Don’t wait, Vote Early this week

Don’t wait until Election Day to vote on the March 19th Presidential Preference Primary Election. Voters are encouraged to take advantage of early voting now. It is a convenient option with little to no wait times and sites will be open late this week, providing voters with more flexibility. Voters can visit any of the 23 locations throughout Miami-Dade County this week. 

The full list of early voting sites, including hours of operations, and addresses can be found on the Elections Department early voting page. Wait times will be updated throughout the day, so voters can make an informed decision as to when and where is most convenient for them.

Voters are also encouraged to review their customized sample ballot to prepare before heading out to vote.

For this election in particular, voters need 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’s primary election. 

This year, only the Republican Party will hold a Presidential Preference Primary Election to select their presidential nominee on March 19th. 
 
The Florida Democratic Party provided only one candidate as their presidential nominee. Therefore, a primary election ballot for the Florida Democratic Party is not needed. Consequently, Democrats and voters with no party affiliation are not eligible to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary Election.
 
However, all registered voters residing in South Miami and Surfside are eligible to vote on March 19th on their municipal ballot content, regardless of party affiliation.

For more information, review the March 19th Presidential Preference Primary Election Sample Ballot, visit www.miamidade.gov/elections or call 311.