1. Check if you are registered to vote in Miami-Dade
Double check you are registered to vote on this website. (registration.elections.myflorida.com).
2. Register to vote
Register to vote on this website: (registertovoteflorida.gov). It’s easy! The deadline to register to vote for the August 18th election is July 20, 2020.
RECOMMENDED READING: Two Reasons Why You Need To Vote In The August Florida Primary Election
3. Request your ballot to vote by mail
Request your ballot to vote by mail on this website. (miamidade.gov). The deadline to request your vote by mail for the August 18th election is August 9th at 5:00pm EST.
4. Download your custom sample ballot
Download your sample ballot on this website. (miamidade.gov)
RECOMMENDED READING: Florida Primary Election August 2020: Who To Vote For In Coral Gables & Miami-Dade County
5. Research Who To Vote For
Great! Now it’s time to figure out who to vote for. Check out the following voter guides.
Recommended Voter Guides for Miami-Dade 8/18 Election
- Vote Miami (votemiami.org) – Has links to each candidate’s website and social media so you can find out how they stand on different issues.
- ACLU Legislative Scorecard (aclu.org)
- Coral Gables Love Candidate Endorsements (coralgableslove.com)
If you see candidates on your ballot that are not on any voter guide, contact me. I’ll help you with the research to make the best decision.
6. Vote One of These Three Ways
1. Voting by Mail
Now it’s time to mail your ballot back. Drop off your completed ballot at a post office.
Track your ballot’s progress on this website (miamidade.gov).
If there are any issues with your ballot contact the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections here. You have 7 days to fix your problem and MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT.
2. Vote During Early Voting
Early voting starts on Monday, August 3, 2020. If you didn’t vote by mail, go vote early.
Early Voting locations: You can vote in any of these locations during Early voting. I have a list of the voting locations at the bottom of this article too.
Track your ballot’s progress on this website (miamidade.gov). If there are any issues with your ballot contact the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections here. You have 7 days to fix your problem and MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT.
3. Vote on Election Day, August 18, 2020
Election Day is August 18th. If you haven’t sent you mail-in ballot or voted early. Go cast your vote at the polls. Don’t forget to wear a mask and bring hand sanitizer.
Find your polling place on this website. Some polling places have changed because of COVID-19. Look this up! (miamidade.gov)
Track your ballot’s progress on this website (miamidade.gov). If there are any issues with your ballot contact the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections here. You have 7 days to fix your problem and MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT.
7. Share This Checklist
Share this check list with your friends and family; and get them ready to vote! See you at the polls.
Important Dates for August 18th Florida Election
- Voter Registration Closes Monday, July 20, 2020
- Early Voting Begins Monday, August 3, 2020
- Early Voting Ends Sunday, August 16, 2020
Miami-Dade Early Voting Schedule
- August 3rd – August 7th
7:00am – 3:00pm - August 8th & August 9th
8:00am – 4:00pm - August 10th – August 14th
11:00am – 7:00pm - August 15th & August 16th
8:00am -4:00pm
Miami-Dade Early Voting Locations
- Coral Gables Branch Library
3443 Segovia Street
Coral Gables, FL 33134 - Kendall Branch Library
9101 SW 97TH Avenue
Miami, FL 33176 - North Shore Branch Library
7501 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33141 - Coral Reef Branch Library
9211 SW 152ND Street
Miami, FL 33157 - Lemon City Library
430 NE 61ST Street
Miami, FL 33137 - Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch Library
2930 Aventura Boulevard
Aventura, FL 33180 - Elections Department (Main Office)
2700 NW 87TH Avenue
Doral, FL 33172 - Miami Beach City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139 - South Dade Regional Library
10750 SW 211TH Street
Cutler Bay, FL 33189 - Florida International University (Student Academic Success Center)
11200 SW 8TH Street
Miami, FL 33199
(Entrance on SW 107TH Avenue and SW 16TH Street) - Miami Dade College Kendall Campus (The Fascell Conference Center)
11011 SW 104TH Street – Building K
Miami, FL 33176
(Entrance on SW 104TH Street and SW 113TH Place) - Stephen P. Clark Gov’t Center (Elections Branch Office)
111 NW 1ST Street (Lobby)
Miami, FL 33128 - Historic Garage
3250 S Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129
(Same property as the former Museum of Science – as you enter on the right hand side) - Miami Dade College North Campus (Library)
11380 NW 27TH Avenue – Building 2
Miami, FL 33167 - West Dade Regional Library
9445 SW 24TH Street
Miami, FL 33165 - Homestead Community Center (William F. “Bill” Dickinson Community Center)
1601 N. Krome Avenue
Homestead, FL 33030 - Miami Lakes Community Center (Mary Collins Community Center)
15151 NW 82ND Avenue
Miami Lakes, FL 33016 - West Kendall Regional Library
10201 Hammocks Boulevard
Miami, FL 33196 - John F. Kennedy Library
190 W 49TH Street
Hialeah, FL 33012 - North Dade Regional Library
2455 NW 183RD Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056 - West Miami Community Center
901 SW 62ND Avenue
West Miami, FL 33144 - Joseph Caleb Center Community Meeting Room
5400 NW 22ND Avenue – Building A
Miami, FL 33142 - North Miami Public Library
835 NE 132ND Street
North Miami, FL 33161
https://www.miamidade.gov/elections/library/calendars/2020-ev-calendar-primary.pdf