The March 19 Presidential Preference Primary is a Republican only election

For this election, it is particularly important for voters to know their party affiliation because Florida is a closed primary State, meaning that only voters who are registered members of a political party may vote in their respective party primary election. 

What is unique about this year’s Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) is that only the Republican Party will hold a PPP Election on March 19, 2024.  The Florida Democratic Party only provided one candidate nominee. Therefore, a PPP ballot for the Florida Democratic Party is not needed to determine party voters’ preferred party candidate nominee.  

In addition, all registered voters residing in the municipalities of South Miami and Surfside are eligible to vote on their municipal ballot content.

Important Dates and Information for the PPP Election:

• New voters must be registered or change party affiliation by Tuesday, February 20, 2024
• The last day to request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot is 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024
• Early Voting will be available from Monday, March 4, 2024, through Sunday, March 17, 2024.  Schedule available online.
• Election Day is Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For more information, review the PPP Sample Ballot, visit www.miamidade.gov/elections or call 311.