REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTIONS NO. R-24-0283, R-24-0282, R-24-0281, AND R-24-0280

                              
Miami Referendum 1
Referendo 1 de Miami
Referandòm 1 Miami

Charter Amendment to Require Continuous Residency Immediately Preceding Qualifying for Mayor and City Commissioner

Shall Section 4 of the City Charter be amended to require continuous residency in the district in effect at the time of qualifying for a minimum of one year immediately preceding qualifying for candidates running for City Commissioner and require continuous residency in the City of Miami for a minimum of one year immediately preceding qualifying for candidates running for Mayor?

Enmienda a la Carta Constitucional para exigir la residencia continua inmediatamente anterior a la cualificación para los cargos de alcalde y comisionado de la Ciudad

¿Deberá enmendarse la Sección 4 de la Carta Constitucional de la Ciudad con el fin de exigir que los candidatos que se postulen para comisionados de la Ciudad hayan residido de manera continua en el distrito en el momento de su cualificación durante al menos un año inmediatamente anterior a ese proceso y exigir que los candidatos que se postulen para alcalde hayan residido de manera continua en la Ciudad de Miami durante al menos un año inmediatamente anterior a la cualificación?

Amannman Konstitisyonèl pou Egzije Rezidans Kontinyèl Imedyatman Anvan Kalifikasyon pou Majistra ak Komisyonè Vil

Èske yo ta dwe amande Seksyon 4 Konstitisyon Vil la pou egzije rezidans kontinyèl nan distrik la ki va an vigè nan moman kalifikasyon an pou yon minimòm yon ane imedyatman anvan kalifikasyon pou kandida ki nan kous elektoral pou Komisyonè Vil epi egzije rezidans kontinyèl nan Vil Miami pou yon minimòm yon ane imedyatman anvan kalifikasyon pou kandida ki nan kous elektoral pou Majistra?

O  Yes/Sí/Wi                                 290
O  No/No/Non                              291

Miami Referendum 2
Referendo 2 de Miami
Referandòm 2 Miami

Charter Amendment: Partial Conveyance for Revised Development at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail on Watson Island

Shall Miami's Charter be amended authorizing sale and/or lease of 5.4 acres on Watson Island based upon fair market value of $135,000,000 to Ecoresiliency Miami LLC for residential and commercial uses pursuant to applicable zoning, waiving bidding, and requiring:

• Returning 13 acres to City to construct new public waterfront park at no cost to City;
• Cancelling existing theme park and hotel lease; and
• Contributing $15,000,000 for affordable housing, infrastructure, and other public benefits?

Enmienda a la Carta Constitucional: transferencia parcial para modificar los planes de desarrollo de 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail en Watson Island

¿Deberá enmendarse la Carta Constitucional de Miami con el fin de autorizar la venta y/o el arrendamiento de 5.4 acres en Watson Island, sobre la base de un valor justo de mercado de $135,000,000, a Ecoresiliency Miami LLC para usos residenciales y comerciales de conformidad con la zonificación pertinente, eximir de licitación y exigir:

• la devolución de 13 acres a la Ciudad para construir un nuevo parque público frente al mar sin costo alguno para la Ciudad; 
• la cancelación del actual contrato de arrendamiento del parque temático y el hotel; y
• la contribución de $15,000,000 para viviendas asequibles, infraestructura y otros beneficios públicos?

Amannman Konstitisyonèl: Transfè Pasyèl pou Devlopman Revize nan 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail sou zile Watson Island

Èske yo ta dwe amande Konstitisyon Miami pou otorize lavant ak/oswa lokasyon 5.4 kawo sou zile Watson Island baze sou yon valè jis mache a $135,000,000 bay Ecoresiliency Miami LLC pou itilizasyon rezidansyèl ak komèsyal konfòmeman a zonaj aplikab, retire apèl dòf e ki egzije:

• Retounen 13 kawo bay Vil la pou konstwi yon nouvo pak piblik bò dlo san sa pa koute Vil la anyen;
• Anile lokasyon aktyèl pak a tèm ak otèl la; epi
• Kontribye $15,000,000 pou lojman abòdab, enfrastikti ak lòt asistans piblik?

O  Yes/Sí/Wi                                              292
O  No/No/Non                                           293

Miami Referendum 3
Referendo 3 de Miami
Referandòm 3 Miami

Charter Amendment to Revise Mixed-Use Leases on Watson Island

Shall City Charter be amended to revise existing leases at 888 MacArthur Causeway, sell 3.2 acres of leased property to tenant for fair market value of not less than $25,000,000, reduce overall development, extend term 24 years, waive bidding and authorize, at no cost to City:

• $9,000,000 contribution to affordable housing plus infrastructure improvements;
• Timeshare units become condominiums;
• Mixed-uses to include office; and
• Expanded public waterfront and pedestrian promenade along Biscayne Bay?

Enmienda a la Carta Constitucional para modificar contratos de arrendamiento de usos mixtos en Watson Island

¿Deberá enmendarse la Carta Constitucional de la Ciudad con el fin de modificar los contratos de arrendamiento existentes de la propiedad ubicada en 888 MacArthur Causeway, vender 3.2 acres de propiedad arrendada al inquilino por un valor justo de mercado de no menos de $25,000,000, reducir su desarrollo en general, extender en 24 años el plazo, eximir de licitación y autorizar lo siguiente, sin costo alguno para la Ciudad:

• contribución de $9,000,000 para viviendas asequibles y mejoras de infraestructura;
• conversión de las unidades de tiempo compartido en condominios;
• usos mixtos que incluyan oficinas; y
• ampliación del paseo marítimo público y peatonal a lo largo de la bahía de Biscayne?

Amannman Konstitisyonèl pou Revize Lokasyon a Itilizasyon Miks sou Zile Watson Island

Èske yo ta dwe amande Konstitisyon Vil la pou revize lokasyon aktyèl yo nan 888 MacArthur Causeway, vann 3.2 kawo pwopriyete ki lwe bay lokatè pou yon valè jis mache a ki pa mwens pase $25,000,000, redui devlopman jeneral, pwolonje dire tan an a 24 ane, retire apèl dòf epi otorize, san sa pa koute Vil la anyen:

• $9,000,000 kontribisyon pou lojman abòdab plis amelyorasyon enfrastrikti;
• Inite a dwa pataje yo tounen kondominyòm;
• Itilizasyon miks yo ap genyen biwo ladan yo; epi
• Ekspansyon espas piblik ak espas pou pwomnad pyeton bò dlo toutolon Biscayne Bay?
  
  

O  Yes/Sí/Wi                                 294
O  No/No/Non                              295

Miami Referendum 4
Referendo 4 de Miami
Referandòm 4 Miami

Charter Amendment to Change Runoff Date to Allow More Time Between General and Runoff Election

Shall Section 7 of the City Charter be amended to allow more time for the Miami-Dade Elections Department to better prepare and conduct a runoff election for City of Miami elections involving the Mayor and City Commissioners by changing the date of a runoff election from the third Tuesday after the first Monday in November to the second Tuesday in December, in odd-numbered years?

Enmienda a la Carta Constitucional para cambiar la fecha de las elecciones de segunda vuelta con el fin de ampliar el tiempo entre las elecciones generales y las de segunda vuelta

¿Deberá enmendarse la Sección 7 de la Carta Constitucional de la Ciudad con el fin de conceder más tiempo al Departamento de Elecciones de Miami-Dade para preparar mejor y celebrar elecciones de segunda vuelta de la Ciudad de Miami para los cargos de alcalde y comisionados de la Ciudad, cambiando la fecha de las elecciones de segunda vuelta del tercer martes después del primer lunes de noviembre al segundo martes de diciembre, en años impares?

Amannman Konstitisyonèl pou Chanje Dat Dezyèm Tou Eleksyon pou Pèmèt Gen Plis Tan Ant Eleksyon Jeneral ak Dezyèm Tou Eleksyon

Èske yo ta dwe amande Seksyon 7 Konstitisyon Vil la pou pèmèt gen plis tan pou Depatman Eleksyon Miami-Dade kapab pi byen prepare e òganize dezyèm tou eleksyon pou eleksyon Vil Miami ki enplike Majistra a ak Komisyonè Vil yo, lè nou chanje dat yon dezyèm tou eleksyon de twazyèm madi apre premye lendi an novanm a dezyèm madi an desanm, nan ane a chif enpè?

O  Yes/Sí/Wi                                              296
O  No/No/Non                                           297

Election Related Resolutions

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, SETTING FORTH, AND SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED (“CHARTER”); AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED “FORM OF GOVERNMENT; NOMINATION AND ELECTION,” TO REQUIRE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING QUALIFYING FOR THE OFFICES OF MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONER; CALLING FOR AND PROVIDING THAT THE CHARTER AMENDMENT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2024; DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NO FEWER THAN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH ELECTION; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.

• R-24-0283 - Charter Amendment - Continuous Residency Immediately Preceding Qualifying for Mayor and Commissioner

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, SETTING FORTH, AND SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED (“CHARTER”); AMENDING SECTION 29-C OF THE CHARTER, TITLED “SAME – WATSON ISLAND,” TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY COMMISSION BY FOUR-FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE SALE AND/OR LEASE OF +5.4 ACRES OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1111 PARROT JUNGLE TRAIL ("PROPERTY") BASED UPON FAIR MARKET VALUE OF $135,000,000 TO ECORESILIENCY MIAMI LLC, FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USES, REQUIRING  CANCELLATION OF THE EXISTING LEASE, PAYMENTS TO CITY, DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW +13.3-ACRE PUBLIC WATERFRONT PARK ON THE REMAINDER OF PROPERTY AT NO COST TO THE CITY, CONTRIBUTING $15,000,000 FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OF OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS; CALLING FOR AND PROVIDING THAT THE CHARTER AMENDMENT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2024; DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOT LESS THAN FORTY FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH ELECTION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO USE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO BRING BEFORE THE COMMISSION FOR 4/5THS APPROVAL A FULLY NEGOTIATED PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND RELATED AGREEMENTS, ALL GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DRAFT TERM SHEET ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A (“TERM SHEET”), AND IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, ON OR BEFORE THE FEBRUARY 27, 2025 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING,SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND BY THE ELECTORATE ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024; PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS RESOLUTION.

• R-24-0282 - Charter Amendment: Partial Conveyance for Revised Development at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail on Watson Island

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, SETTING FORTH, AND SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED (“CHARTER”); AMENDING SECTION 29-C OF THE CHARTER, TITLED “SAME – WATSON ISLAND,” TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY COMMISSION BY FOUR-FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND EXECUTE AMENDMENTS (“AMENDMENTS”) TO CERTAIN DOCUMENTS (“AGREEMENTS”) GOVERNING THE PROPERTY ON WATSON ISLAND LOCATED AT 888 MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA ("PROPERTY”), WITH THE EXISTING TENANT, BH3 IG DEVELOPER LLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES (“TENANT”), TO EXTEND THE TERM OF CERTAIN OF THE LEASES BY 24 YEARS, TO SELL THE LANDLORD’S POSITION IN CERTAIN OF THE LEASES TO TENANT CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 3.2 ACRES, FOR FAIR MARKET VALUE NOT LESS THAN $25,000,000, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS INCLUDING A $9,000,000 CONTRIBUTION TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, AN EXPANDED PUBLIC WATERFRONT AND PEDESTRIAN PROMENADE ALONG BISCAYNE BAY, TO PERMIT FEE SIMPLE CONDOMINIUM FORM OF OWNERSHIP, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OFFICE SPACE AS A PERMITTED USE, AND RETENTION BY THE CITY OF ALL OTHER EXISTING CITY RIGHTS; CALLING FOR AND PROVIDING THAT THE CHARTER AMENDMENT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2024; DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOT LESS THAN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH ELECTION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO USE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO BRING BEFORE THE COMMISSION FOR 4/5THS APPROVAL FULLY NEGOTIATED AMENDMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY ON OR BEFORE THE FEBRUARY 27, 2025 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND APPROVAL BY THE ELECTORATE ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024; PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS RESOLUTION.

• R-24-0281 - Charter Amendment  to Revise Mixed-Use Leases on Watson Island

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, SETTING FORTH, AND SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED (“CHARTER”); AMENDING SECTION 7 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED “ELECTION OF CITY COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR,” TO CHANGE THE DATE OF A RUNOFF ELECTION FOR MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONER FROM THE THIRD TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER TO THE SECOND TUESDAY IN DECEMBER, IN ODD-NUMBERED YEARS; CALLING FOR AND PROVIDING THAT THE CHARTER AMENDMENT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2024; DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOT LESS THAN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE .

• R-24-0280 - Charter Amendment to Change Runoff Date to Allow More Time Between General and Runoff Election

EARLY VOTING SITES AND SCHEDULE FOR THE
NNOVEMBER 5, 2024  GENERAL ELECTION AND CITY OF MIAMI REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION

Miami-Dade County Early Voting Sites and Schedule 

Early Voting for the November 5, 2024 General Election and City of Miami Referendum Special Election has been scheduled for the designated sites, dates, and times referenced below. City of Miami registered voters may choose to vote at any of the Early Voting sites on the dates and times in which they are open.   

During Early Voting you may vote at any of the Countywide Early Voting sites. For a list of Countywide Early Voting locations visit: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/elections/home.page

PLEASE NOTE THAT MIAMI CITY HALL WILL NOT BE USED AS AN EARLY VOTING SITE DUE TO ITS LIMITED CAPACITY TO HANDLE THE LARGE TURNOUT EXPECTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024  STATE OF FLORIDA GENERAL ELECTION AND CITY OF MIAMI SPECIAL ELECTION. THE HISTORIC GARAGE LOCATED ON THE SAME PROPERTY AS THE FORMER MUSEUM OF SCIENCE WILL BE USED.  ADDITIONALLY, THE LITTLE HAITI CULTURAL COMPLEX WILL BE USED INSTEAD OF THE LEMON CITY BRANCH LIBRARY DUE TO RENOVATIONS (SEE BELOW*). 

Early Voting sites located within the City of Miami include the following:

A secure ballot intake station (Vote-by-Mail Drop Box) will be available and staffed at each Early Voting location during Early Voting hours of operation.

When voting at any voting location, whether at an Early Voting site or on Election Day, be sure to bring a current and valid identification that contains your name, photograph and signature.  While it is not required that you bring your voter information card to the polling place, it will expedite your check-in process. 

For more information, please contact the City of Miami Office of the City Clerk at Clerks@miamigov.com, 305-250-5361 or http://miamigov.com/elections

Important dates and/or deadlines:

• General Election and City Miami Referendum Special Election: November 5, 2024

• Deadline to register to vote: October 7, 2024  (Register to Vote or update or Voter information)

• Deadline to request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot: October 24, 2024  (Request Vote-By-Mail Ballot)

• Early Voting Period: October 21, 2024 through November 3, 2024 (Early Voting Schedule and Sites)

Campaign Reports: Per Florida Statute Sections 106.07(1) and 106.0703(1)(a), Campaign Treasurer's Reports shall be filed on the 10th day following the end of a calendar quarter, except that if the 10th day following the end of a calendar month occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the report shall be filed on the next following day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.  Additionally, per [F.S.106.07(1)(d)2], political committees making contribution or expenditures in support or opposition of the ballot issue, shall file reports on the 18th and 4th days before the Ballot Issue Special Election.

2024 Campaign Reports - Calendar of Reporting Dates for
Political Committees Making Contributions or Expenditures in Support or in Opposition of the Ballot Issues on the November 5, 2024 Special Election

2024 Campaign Reports - Calendar of Reporting Dates for
Political Committees that are NOT Making Contributions or Expenditures in Support or in Opposition of the Ballot Issues on the November 5, 2024 Special Election

2024 Campaign Reports - Calendar of Reporting Dates
for Candidates and Electioneering Communications Organizations

VOTER INFORMATION FOR THE AUGUST 20, 2024
GENERAL ELECTION AND CITY OF MIAMI REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION

Miami-Dade County Election Notice - Important Voter Information

• November 5, 2024 - General Election (Countywide)
• November 5, 2024 - City of Miami Referendum Special Election
  
  

Voters with Special Needs

Every voting location in Miami-Dade County meets Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards. Each one is equipped with a paper-based voting system that uses touchscreen and/or audio technology, which could help voters who have issues with their eyesight, trouble reading or disabilities

Find My Voter Information and View Voter Information Guide

• Miami-Dade County Elections Department online Voter Information Tool allows you to read your customized sample ballot, request a mail ballot, check status of your mail ballot, learn when your next election will be, where to vote on election day and make changes to our voter information. 

Voter Registration

Deadline to Register to Vote (Book Closing):

• October 7, 2024 - Deadline to register to vote for General Election and City of Miami Referendum Special Election that will be held on November 5, 2024

Vote Early 
There will be a Secure Ballot Intake Station (Vote-By-Mail Ballot Drop Box) available and staffed at each of the Early Voting locations during the Early Voting hours of operation.

• General Election and City of Miami Referendum Special Election - Early Voting: Monday, October 21, 2024  through Sunday, November 3, 2024

City of Miami registered voters may choose to vote at any of the Early Voting Sites on the dates and times in which they are open.

Vote-By-Mail Information (VBM)
Per state law, any voter who wishes to have a mail ballot sent to their home must submit their request no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day specified below. Requests may be submitted to Miami-Dade County Election's office. 

• General Election and City of Miami Referendum Special Election: Last day to request VBM is October 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. 

Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Department is located at  2700 NW 87th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172 and will be open until 5:00 p.m.

Note: A vote-by-mail ballot must be returned and received by the Supervisor of Elections no later than 7:00 p.m. (local time) on election day for the respective election, in order to be counted.

If a voter forgets to sign their vote-by-mail envelope or their signature does not match, state law allows voters the opportunity to submit an affidavit to cure their vote-by-mail ballot. The affidavit must be completed and submitted to the Miami-Dade County Elections Department, along with a copy of their identification, by 5:00 p.m. on the second day after an election.

Update your Signature for your Vote-By-Mail Ballot

Vote by Provisional Ballot
Provisional Ballot - A person casting a provisional ballot shall have the right to present written evidence supporting their eligibility to vote to the Supervisor of Elections by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the second day following the election.

Voter Information, Voter Information Guides, and Precinct Locator

Know where to vote - It’s important that all voters view their assigned voting location before going to the polls.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – On Election Day, polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and voters must go to their assigned voting location. Voters whose polling place are changed will be notified by mail and signage will be placed at the original location redirecting the voter to the new location, consistent with Florida Statute. 

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Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board Schedule for the November 5, 2024 Election

The Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board will convene at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, 2700 NW 87th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172. For updated Canvassing Board schedule information, visit @MDCElections or iamelectionready.org

Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board Schedule (English, Spanish and Creole) 

Elections Notices for the November 5, 2024 City of Miami Special Election

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November 5, 2024 General Election