Local10.com wants to make it easy for you to vote in this important election year.
Below is a county-by-county guide for information on how to register, where to vote, and what you’ll need to know about the democratic process. Also, questions answered regarding voting during a coronavirus pandemic.
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Election Day
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with the polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Any voters waiting in line at 7 p.m. will have the opportunity to cast a ballot.
In order to vote, you must provide a Florida driver’s license, identification card, U.S. passport or some other form of photo identification with a signature.
Click here to see what to expect and how to prepare before you go to your polling place.
How do I know if I’m registered?
Check your status using the Voter Information Lookup Tool on the Florida Division of Elections website.
The deadline has passed to register for this election. The last day to register for the 2020 general election was Oct. 5.
Vote-by-mail drop-offs
If you still have a vote-by-mail ballot it is likely too late to mail it in time to be counted — but you can bring it to a specific drop-off location:
Miami-Dade County has 4 drop-off locations
(7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.)
- Elections Department, Supervisor of Elections office, 2700 Northwest 87th Ave., Doral, 33172
- Stephen P. Clark Government Center, Supervisor of Elections office, 111 Northwest 1st St., (Lobby), Miami, 33128
- North Dade Regional Library, 2455 Northwest 183rd St., Miami Gardens, 33056
- South Dade Regional Library, 10750 Southwest 211th St., Cutler Bay, 33189
Broward County has 2 drop-off locations
(7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.)
- Lauderhill Mall, Supervisor of Elections Office, 1519 Northwest 40th Ave., Lauderhill, 33313
- Broward County Administration Building, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 102, (Brickell Avenue Entrance) Fort Lauderdale, 33301
Monroe County has 3 drop-off locations
(7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday Nov, 3)
Supervisor of Elections Offices:
- 530 Whitehead St #101, Key West
- 10015 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
- 102050 Overseas Hwy #137, Key Largo
Take a look at how various states handle early voting, mail voting and absentee ballots, including which ones have made significant changes because of COVID-19.
Find Out If Your Mail-In Ballot Was Rejected
You still have time to fix any mistakes. Find out how.
Check the status of your mail-in ballot
Any voter who has requested a vote-by-mail ballot can track online the status of his or her ballot through a link within the Division of Elections’ Voter Information Lookup.
Or directly at your county Supervisor of Elections website.
In Miami-Dade County, click here.
In Broward County, click here.
In Monroe County, click here.
The United States Postal Service also provides a free service called Informed Delivery that allows you to digitally preview the address side of certain mail pieces such as a requested vote-by-mail ballot that will arrive soon at your address.
If your mail-in ballot has been rejected for some reason, here’s some information on how to get it “cured.”
Who are the candidates running, and what will be on my ballot?
Click here for a list of local races across Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties.
Click here for complete candidate listings in Florida for the 2020 general election.
Sample ballots and precincts
Broward County
Miami-Dade County
Monroe County
Palm Beach County
Understanding Florida amendments
On November’s ballot, there are six constitutional amendments that can be complicated and confusing.
Local 10′s Glenna Milberg’s breaks down all six amendments with an explanation to ultimately help you make and informed decision.
See the explanation of all six amendments: Click here.
Or view them one by one:
Amendment 1: Citizenship Requirement to Vote
Amendment 2: Raising Florida’s Minimum Wage
Amendment 3: All Voters Vote in Primary Elections for State Legislature, Governor and Cabinet.
Amendment 4: Voter Approval of Constitutional Amendments
Amendment 5: Limitation on Homestead Assessments
Amendment 6: Tax Discount for Spouses of Certain Deceased Veterans
All constitutional amendments need a supermajority 60% support to pass.
Who is my Supervisor of Elections?
In Miami-Dade County, Christina White, supervisor of elections
2700 NW 87th Ave., Miami, FL 33172
Phone: (305) 499-8501
email: soedade@miamidade.gov
website: Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections
Mail your voter registration application form to:
Supervisor of Elections
P.O. Box 521550
Miami FL 33152
In Broward County, Peter Antonacci, supervisor of elections
115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 102, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 357-7050
email: elections@browardsoe.org
website: Broward County Supervisor of Elections
Mail your voter registration application form to:
Supervisor of Elections
P.O. Box 029001
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302 -9001
In Monroe County, Joyce Griffin, supervisor of elections
530 Whitehead Street, Suite 101, Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 292-3416
email: info@keys-elections.org
website: Monroe County Supervisor of Elections
Mail application form directly to the above address.
In Palm Beach County, Wendy Sartory Link, supervisor of elections
240 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Phone: (561) 656-6200
email: info@pbcelections.org
website: Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
Mail your voter registration application form to:
Supervisor of Elections
P.O. Box 22309
West Palm Beach, FL 33416 -2309
Are there precautions being taken for COVID-19?
The Miami Dade County Elections Department has released a health and safety fact sheet regarding in-person voting amidst the coronavirus pandemic. See the fact sheet here.
See Broward County’s fact sheet and recommendations on what voters should do to prepare for in-person voting. Click here.
Previewing important local races
Miami-Dade Mayor: Esteban “Steve” Bovo Jr. vs. Daniella Levine Cava
Broward Sheriff: Gregory Tony vs. H. Wayne Clark
Congressional District 20: Alcee Hastings vs. Greg Musselwhite
Congressional District 22: Ted Deutch vs. James Pruden
Congressional District 23: Debbie Wasserman Schultz vs. Carla Spalding
Congressional District 24: Frederica Wilson vs. Lavern Spicer
Congressional District 26: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell vs. Carlos Gimenez
Congressional District 27: Donna Shalala vs. Maria Elvira Salazar
Miami Gardens Mayor: Rodney Harris vs. Sharon Pritchett
Broward School Board: Debra Hixon vs. Jeff Holness
Broward Supervisor of Elections: Joe Scott vs. Catherine McBreen
Presidential race
Republican President Candidate
Democratic Presidential Candidate
Click here for complete candidate listings for the 2020 primary and general elections.