City of Miami Beach

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Election Information


Vote Miami Beach is an ongoing campaign to create and stimulate awareness among Miami Beach residents about voting. To give Miami Beach residents a greater voice in local and national elections, an incentive program has been established to encourage residents to become a registered voter and to vote.

All Miami Beach registered voters will be eligible for a 10% discount at participating restaurants and merchants throughout the City by presenting a valid voter registration card indicating Miami Beach residency. Discounts are valid through December 31, 2008. Some restrictions may apply. Please contact the individual business for details.

Register Your Business to Participate:
Register Online or Download Registration Form (Acrobat) and mail or FAX as indicated on form.


Next Elections

Primary Election: August 26, 2008 (Deadline to Register: July 28)
General Election: November 4, 2008 (Deadline to Register: October 6)

Early Voting
Vote early in person for the Primary Election from August 11-24, 2008
Vote early in person for the General Election from October 20 - November 2, 2008.

For a complete schedule of all early voting sites and times, please click here.

Absentee Voting
Don’t want to stand in line at the polls to vote? Do you want the convenience of voting from home? Then request an absentee ballot. It’s easy! Just click here, select the Absentee Ballot Request Form, fill it out, and mail it to the Miami-Dade Elections Department, P.O. Box 521250, Miami, FL 33152-1250. For more information, please call the Miami-Dade Elections Department at 305-499-8444.


Voter Registration Drives are held on the 1st Saturday of each month at the following locations and times:

  • Books and Books on Lincoln, 10 am – 3 pm
  • Euclid Oval, between the hours of 6 pm - 10 pm
  • Regal Theaters on Lincoln, 6 pm- 10 pm
  • Normandy Fountain, 10 am – 3 pm

Register to Vote at the following City events:

April

  • Arts in the Parks
    North Shore Park & Youth Center - 801 72nd Street
    Sunday, April 13, 2008; 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    An original play for children called “Little Plays for Little People”, in English with original music, puppets and 10 actors, produced by Teatro en Miami.
  • 3rd Annual Relay for Life Fun Fair
    Scott Rakow Youth Center - 2700 Sheridan Avenue
    Wednesday, April 16, 2008; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Ticket prices: $5 for 30 & $1 for 4 Help us raise money for the American Cancer Society while enjoying an afternoon filled with carnival games, an obstacle course and prizes.
  • Captain Planet's Carnival
    Flamingo Park Track - 12th Street & Michigan Avenue
    Friday, April 18, 2008; 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Come celebrate "Planet Earth" with your family, friends and neighbors. Free entertainment and arts & crafts. Carnival rides, games and concessions sold.

May

  • 3rd Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Challenge
    Scott Rakow Youth Center - 2700 Sheridan Avenue
    Saturday, May 3, 2008; 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Cost: $15 per team (up to four players on each team) Children 9 - 12 years old will demonstrate their skills on the court while participating in a basketball challenge. Prizes & trophies awarded!
  • "Go For the Gold" Youth Physical Fitness Challenge
    Flamingo Park - 12th Street & Meridian Avenue
    May 7, 2008 & May 14, 2008
    Come support the Parks & Recreation after school members as they test their endurance and strength and strive for the gold medal.
  • BINGO in the Park
    Flamingo Park Pool Promenade - 12th Street & Michigan Avenue
    Thursday, May 15, 2008; 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    How do you spell fun? B-I-N-G-O! Come join us every 3rd Thursday of the month for family fun night. This FREE event is for children and adults of all ages. Children under 12 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.

June

  • School's Out Fiesta
    Flamingo Park Track - 12th Street & Michigan Avenue
    Thursday, June 5, 2008; 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Celebrate the end of the school year with free entertainment and arts & crafts. Carnival rides, games and concessions will be sold.

Register to Vote at the following INS/Ceremonies:

  • May 28 & 29, 2008
  • June 24, 2008
  • August 4, 5, & 6, 2008

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