LTC 494-2025 Art Basel and Early Voting OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
LTC No. 494-2025
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
DATE: November 21, 2025
SUBJECT: ART BASEL AND EARLY VOTING
A Run-Off Election will be held for the City of Miami Beach Group I – Commissioner seat
between candidates Monica Matteo-Salinas and Monique Pardo Pope on Tuesday,
December 9, 2025. View sample ballot here.
Early Voting for the City of Miami Beach Run-Off Election will take place from Friday,
December 5, through Sunday, December 7, 2025, coinciding with Art Basel Miami
Beach, one of the city’s largest and most internationally attended events. With increased
activity citywide, voters are encouraged to plan ahead and choose the voting method that
works best for them.
What’s New for 2025 Run-Off Early Voting?
• Four early voting sites across Miami Beach, strategically located in South Beach,
Mid Beach, and North Beach, to ensure easy access for all residents. The following
locations will be available:
South Shore Community Center - 833 6 Street (South Beach)
Miami Beach City Hall - 1700 Convention Center Drive, First Floor Conference Room
(South Beach)
Muss Park - 4300 Chase Avenue (Mid Beach)
North Shore Branch Library - 7501 Collins Avenue (North Beach)
• Extended Hours – During the Run-Off Election, all Early Voting locations will be open
from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Vote-by-Mail Drop Boxes – A secure and staffed Vote-by-Mail drop box will be available
at each Early Voting location during all early voting hours.
Important: Miami Beach City Hall is located across the street from the Miami Beach
Convention Center, the epicenter of Art Basel. Expect heavy traffic around the Convention
Center. Voters may wish to consider Muss Park, North Shore Library, or South Shore
Community Center for a smoother experience.
More information regarding Early Voting is available here.
Voting Options During Art Basel
• Vote-by-Mail: Voters can avoid crowds by requesting a Vote-by-Mail ballot by
Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 5 p.m. Since the deadline falls on Thanksgiving
Day, it is recommended that requests be submitted well in advance to avoid holiday-
related delays. Voted Vote-by-Mail ballots must be received by the Miami-Dade
Supervisor of Elections no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, December 9,
2025. Request a Vote-by-Mail ballot here.
• Vote on Election Day: Voters who prefer to vote in person on Election Day may do
so at their assigned precinct on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Voters can find their precinct online, by calling 311, or by checking their voter
information card.
• Vote Early: Voters can take advantage of the expanded Early Voting window and
locations. Additional travel time is recommended due to increased citywide activity.
For more information, visit www.votemiamibeach.com or contact the Office of the City
Clerk by phone at 305.673.7411 or email at CityClerk@miamibeachfl.gov.