How to Vote in Miami’s 2021 Municipal Elections

En español | Miami’s general municipal election will be held on Nov. 2. Voters can cast a ballot early and in person or submit a mail-in ballot to vote safely from home.

• You can check your voter registration status and find your voting precinct on the Miami-Dade County website.

• Early, in-person voting began on Saturday, Oct. 23.

Here’s what else you need to know.

How do I register to vote?

The deadlien to register online, by mail or in person was Oct. 4, and the deadline to register for a possible runoff was Oct. 18.

How do I vote by mail? Are there important deadlines?

Your request for a mail ballot needed to be received by election officials by Oct. 23. Ballots must be received by the election office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Mail your completed ballot or drop it off in person Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Miami-Dade Elections Department. A postage stamp is not required. Or take it to an early voting location’s drop box during the hours of operation.

You can also designate someone to request and drop off a completed ballot for you. Designees are limited to two ballots per election and to only one ballot for people who are not spouses, parents, children, legal guardians, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren or in-laws.

Track the status of your mail ballot through the Miami-Dade County website.

You cannot drop your mail-in ballot off at your voting precinct on Election Day. Instead, take it to the Elections Department or opt to vote in person at your precinct once the election board confirms your ballot has not been received.

When is Election Day? When are polls open?

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Use Miami's voter information tool to find a precinct near you.

Can I vote in person before Election Day?

Yes, early voting began on Saturday, Oct. 23 at these locations:

• Allapattah Branch Library, 1799 NW 35th Street
• Hispanic Branch Library, 1398 SW 1st Street
• Lemon City Branch Library, 430 NE 61st Street
• Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive
• Shenandoah Branch Library, 2111 SW 19th Street
• Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street
• West Flagler Branch Library, 5050 West Flagler Street

Hours vary by day:

• Saturday, Oct. 23: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Sunday, Oct. 24: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Monday, Oct. 25: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Tuesday, Oct. 26: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Wednesday, Oct. 27: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Thursday, Oct. 28: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Friday, Oct. 29: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Saturday, Oct. 30: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Sunday, Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Do I need identification to vote?

Yes. Florida law requires voters to show a photo and signature ID, such as a Florida driver’s license, military ID or passport. A full list of acceptable IDs can be found on the Miami-Dade County website. Without a valid ID, a voter may cast a provisional ballot, which will be presented to the canvassing board to determine eligibility.

What races and candidates are on the ballot?

• Mayor: Incumbent Francis X. Suarez, Anthony Melvin Dutrow, Mayra Joli, Maxwell Manuel Martinez
• City Commissioner District 3: Incumbent Joe Carollo, Andriana M. Oliva, Rodney Quinn Smith
• City Commissioner District 5: Francois Jr. Alexandre, Zico Fremont, Michael A. Hepburn, Christine King, Revran Shoshana Lincoln, Stephanie S. Thomas

This guide, published July 26, was updated Oct. 26 with more information about early voting.

Also of Interest:

• Follow AARP's political coverage at aarp.org/elections
• Find events and volunteer opportunities near you through local.aarp.org/miami-fl