Voting How-To’s For This November

With so much uncertainty in our lives because of COVID, I wanted to update you with information on your options to vote headed forward. Elections can be complicated and stressful, and I hope you find this information useful. Believe it or not, Vote-by-Mail Ballots will be arriving within the month! And you only have until this month to register.

To be clear, you have THREE options to vote: Vote-by-Mail, In-Person Early Voting, or traditional In-Person Election Day Voting. There is more information on each option below so you can make the best option for yourself given your personal comfort, health considerations, and individual preferences. For your convenience, there are also FAQ’s and Important Dates.

#1: Vote-by-Mail

WHAT
You can enroll in Vote-by-Mail online or over the phone. Requesting a Vote-by-Mail ballot by October 1 does not require you to use this option, but rather sends a ballot to your house. You can then return your Vote-by-Mail ballot in one of three ways:
1. By Mail – A mail ballot may be returned via the Postal Service and must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day
2. Any Early Voting location during the hours of operation via secure drop box
You can bypass the signature validation feature of Vote-by-Mail by showing your ID to someone at the dropbox during Early Voting! This means you are just dropping off your ballot with an ID like in-person voting, except your ballot has been filled in advance
3. In Person: Miami-Dade Elections Department 2700 NW 87th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172 Stephen P. Clark Center Voter Information Center 111 NW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33128
HOW TO USE THIS OPTION
To enroll in Vote-by-Mail and receive ballot alerts, check out Votefromhome.miami
To track the status of your Vote-by-Mail request (or ballot once cast) use checkmyballot.miami.

FAQ: Is postage is required when returning my ballot?
Postage is paid for you during countywide elections. A stamp is not required.

FAQ: Is there a way to track my Vote by Mail ballot?

Yes! Beyond checkmyballot.miami, there is additional info at Trackyourballot.com

Whether you have a request on file
Date the ballot was mailed to you
Date the ballot was received by the Elections Department
If the ballot was counted. If there was a signature deficiency, a link to the Cure

#2: Early Voting
WHAT
Early in-person voting starts Monday October 19th and ends Sunday November 1st. During this time, voters can vote at any early voting location, regardless of precinct.
HOW TO USE THIS OPTION
Although not yet available, miamidade.gov/elections will have early voting hours.

#3: Election Day
WHAT
If you choose to vote in-person on election day, Tuesday November 3rd, you will have to go to your polling location designated for your precinct
HOW
You can find your designated precinct on your voter registration card or online with your voter registration information at checkmyballot.miami

Important Dates

Voter’s should request VBM ballot BY September 30th
First wave of Vote-by-Mail ballots sent from the Supervisor of Elections October 1st
Push deadline for voters to mail in ballots October 17th
Early Voting Mon, Oct. 19th – Sun, Nov. 1st
Election Day Tuesday November 3rd

And remember!
Please reach out with any questions! I am here to help you.

Committed to our Community,
Shannon del Prado