LTC 379-2023 November 7, 2023 General Election Information to be Published in MB MagazineM IA M I BEACH
O FFIC E O F TH E C ITY C LERK
LTC No.: 379-2023
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk 7M
August 29, 2023
SUBJECT: November 7, 2023 General Election Information to be Published in MB Magazine
Attached please find the "Official Actions of the City Commission Calling for November 7, 2023 General
Election and a November 21, 2023 Run-Off Election (if required)" that will be published in English and
Spanish in the Fall edition of the MB Magazine. The article includes general information relating to the
General Election and Run-Off Election (if required); key dates to remember; the three ways to vote; and
info rmation for voters with special needs. The Magazine is distributed to every Miami Beach household.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE: MIAMI BEACH GENERAL ELECTION TO ELECT A
MAYOR AND THREE COMMISSIONERS
Notice Of General Election On November 7, 2023
(And Run-Off Election, If Required On November 21, 2023)
On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the City of Miami Beach will be conducting
its General Election to elect a Mayor and three Commissioners in Groups IV, V, and VI. Should
there be a need for a Run-Off Election, it will be scheduled for November 21, 2023, during the
same hours – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
KEY DATES TO REMEMBER
General Election
• Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 5 p.m.: Deadline by which the Miami-Dade County Elections
Department must receive (not postmarked) a Voter Registration Application.
• Monday, October 23, 2023 through Sunday, November 5, 2023: Early Voting will take place
in the following two sites located in the City of Miami Beach:
o Miami Beach City Hall (1st floor Conference Room), 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami
Beach.
o North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.
For Early Voting times, please visit votemiamibeach.com or contact the Miami Beach Office
of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411 or 711 (TTY).
• Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 5 p.m.: Deadline by which the Miami-Dade County Elections
Department must receive (not postmarked) a request for a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the General
Election.
• Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 7 p.m.: Deadline by which the Miami-Dade County Elections
Department must receive (not postmarked) a completed Vote-by-Mail ballot if returned via the
United States Postal Service. If a voter waits until Election Day to submit their Vote-by-Mail
ballot, they can drop it off at the Miami-Dade County Elections Department (Main Office), 2700
NW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172 by 7 p.m., or the voter can opt to vote in person at their
precinct once the election board confirms that the voter’s Vote-by-Mail ballot has not been
received.
• Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Election Day - vote at the designated precinct
printed on your Voter Information Card issued by Miami-Dade County.
Run-Off Election (If Required)
• Monday, October 23, 2023, at 5 p.m.: Deadline by which the Miami-Dade County Elections
Department must receive (not postmarked) a Voter Registration Application.
• Friday, November 17, 2023 through Sunday, November 19, 2023: Early Voting will take
place in the following two sites located in the City of Miami Beach, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
o Miami Beach City Hall (1st floor Conference Room), 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami
Beach.
o North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.
• Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 5 p.m.: Deadline by which the Miami-Dade County
Elections Department must receive (not postmarked) a request for a Vote-by-Mail ballot for
the Run-Off Election.
• Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 7 p.m.: Deadline by which the Miami-Dade County
Elections Department must receive (not postmarked) a completed Vote-by-Mail ballot if
returned via the United States Postal Service. If a voter waits until Election Day to submit their
Vote-by-Mail ballot, they can drop it off at the Miami-Dade County Elections Department (Main
Office), 2700 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172 by 7 p.m., or the voter can opt to vote in person
at their precinct once the election board confirms that the voter’s Vote-by-Mail ballot has not
been received.
• Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Election Day - vote at the designated
precinct printed on your Voter Information Card issued by Miami-Dade County.
CHOOSE THE WAY TO VOTE THAT WORKS FOR YOU
Some voters like going through the ballot on their own time in the comfort of their own homes and
voting by mail. Others prefer heading out to an Early Voting location on a day that is convenient
for them and casting their ballot before Election Day. Then there are voters who enjoy the tradition
of going to their precinct on Election Day to vote.
VOTE-BY-MAIL
Any registered Miami-Dade County voter can request to vote by mail by going online at
www.iamelectionready.org and selecting “Vote-by-Mail” or by calling 305.499.VOTE (8683) or
305.499.8480 (TTY).
The deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the Tuesday, November 7, 2023 General
Election is 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The deadline for the Miami-Dade County
Elections Department to receive your Vote-by-Mail ballot is 7 p.m. on Election Day – Tuesday,
November 7, 2023.
The deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Run-Off
Election (if required) is 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023. The deadline for the Miami-
Dade County Elections Department to receive your Vote-by-Mail ballot is 7 p.m. on Election Day
– Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
Under Florida Law, a request for a Vote-by-Mail ballot expires after each General Election (every
2 years). To vote by mail in 2023, you must fill out a new Vote-by-Mail request. Go to
www.iamelectionready.org and select “Vote-by-Mail” or call 305.499.VOTE (8683) or
305.499.8480 (TTY).
How to return your Vote-by-Mail Ballot?
By Mail - A Vote-by-Mail ballot may be returned by delivery through the United States Postal
Service. The ballot must be received by the Miami-Dade County Elections Department by 7 p.m.
on Election Day.
At a Secure Vote-by-Mail Drop Box Located at an Early Voting Site - You do not even have
to go inside! Vote-by-Mail ballots can be dropped into a secure Vote-by-Mail Drop Box located
outside any of the two Miami Beach Early Voting locations: Miami Beach City Hall (First Floor
Conference Room), 1700 Convention Center Drive and North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins
Avenue. Just look for the “Official Ballot Drop Box!” banner. Drop boxes are drive-up and are safe.
Please bring your ID with you. A secure Vote-by-Mail Drop Box will be available and staffed at
each Early Voting location during Early Voting hours of operation. For a list of Early Voting dates
and times visit votemiamibeach.com or call the Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411 or 711
(TTY).
At the Elections Department - You may also return your Vote-by-Mail ballot at the Miami-Dade
County Elections Department (Main Office), 2700 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172. The ballot
must be received by the Miami-Dade County Elections Department by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
On Election Day - If a voter waits until Election Day to submit their Vote-by-Mail ballot, they can
drop it off at the Miami-Dade County Elections Department (Main Office), 2700 NW 87 Avenue,
Miami, FL 33172. The ballot must be received by the Miami-Dade County Elections Department
by 7 p.m. on Election Day. The voter can opt to vote in person at their precinct once the election
board confirms that the voter’s Vote-by-Mail ballot has not been received.
After you submit your Vote-by-Mail ballot, you can track your ballot to see when your ballot is
accepted. To do so, visit www.iamelectionready.org and select “Vote-by-Mail.”
VOTE EARLY
Voting early allows you to cast your ballot before Election Day. If you are a registered voter, you
can vote at any of the two Miami Beach Early Voting sites, located at Miami Beach City Hall (First
Floor Conference Room), 1700 Convention Center Drive and North Shore Branch Library, 7501
Collins Avenue.
Early Voting for the General Election is from Monday, October 23, 2023 through Sunday,
November 5, 2023. For Early Voting hours, please visit votemiamibeach.com or contact the Miami
Beach Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411 or 711 (TTY).
Early Voting for the Run-Off Election (if required) will be from Friday, November 17, 2023 through
Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
VOTE ON ELECTION DAY
Even with other options available, many prefer the tradition of voting on Election Day. If you
choose to vote on the General Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, and if required, on the
Run-Off Election Day, Tuesday, November 21, 2023, you must go to your assigned voting
location, which is determined by your home address. Precincts are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on
Election Day. To find your precinct, contact the Miami-Dade County Elections Department at
305.499.VOTE (8683) or 305.499.8480 (TTY), or visit their website at www.iamelectionready.org
and select “Vote on Election Day.”
VOTERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Every voting location in Miami-Dade County meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
standards. Each one is equipped with a paper-based voting system that uses touchscreen and/or
audio technology, which could help voters who have issues with their eyesight, trouble reading,
or disabilities.
GET INFORMED AND PARTICIPATE
Stay informed about the candidates, their platforms, and the issues that matter most to you. Attend
candidate debates, read up on campaign materials, and engage in discussions to make an
informed decision.
Remember, this is your opportunity to shape Miami Beach's future. Every vote counts, so mark
your calendar for the November 7, 2023 General Election and the November 21, 2023 Run-Off
Election (if required) and be part of the democratic process that will determine the city's direction
for years to come.
For more information and resources, visit the City’s Election Website at votemiamibeach.com or
contact the Miami Beach Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411 or 711 (TTY).