Early Voting Begins in Miami-Dade and Broward
Early voting began Monday in Miami-Dade and Broward counties as Election Day is just over two weeks away. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, but if you want to cast your ballot early, now is your chance.
When Can I Vote Early?
In Miami-Dade County, you can vote early in person from October 21 to November 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In Broward County, you can vote early in person from October 21 to November 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more specific information, visit the Supervisor of Elections website.
Where Can I Vote Early?
To see your polling place in Miami-Dade County, visit this link. To see your polling place in Broward County, visit this link.
If I’m Not Registered to Vote, Can I Vote Early?
No. The deadline to register to vote was October 7. If you’re not sure if you’re registered, you can check your status online at this link.
How Else Can I Cast My Ballot?
There are two other ways to vote in Florida.
By Mail
You can request a vote-by-mail ballot so you can fill it out at your convenience and drop it off (at a designated drop box at your county’s Supervisor of Elections office or at an early voting site) or mail it back when you’re ready. But there are important dates to keep in mind:
- Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot: October 24.
- Deadline to return a vote-by-mail ballot: The ballot must be received, regardless of postmark, by the Supervisor of Elections’ office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.
For where to drop off or send your vote-by-mail ballot, go here if you live in Miami-Dade County and here if you live in Broward County.
On Election Day
If you want to vote in person on November 5, you have from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. to report to your voting precinct. Anyone in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Go here to find your polling place.
What If I Need More Help?
If you’re a resident of Miami-Dade County, call 305-499-VOTE (8683) or visit www.miamidade.gov/elections. If you live in Broward County, call 954-357-8683 or go to www.browardvotes.gov.
FAQs
Q: When is the deadline to register to vote?
A: October 7
Q: Can I vote early if I’m not registered?
A: No
Q: What are the dates for requesting and returning vote-by-mail ballots?
A: Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot: October 24, Deadline to return a vote-by-mail ballot: The ballot must be received, regardless of postmark, by the Supervisor of Elections’ office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Q: What are the dates for early voting?
A: October 21 to November 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Q: Can I vote on Election Day?
A: Yes, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on November 5.
