Voters Guide: 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.

• Voters can cast a ballot early and in person starting Saturday, Oct. 23.

Here’s what else you need to know.

How do I register to vote?

Register to vote online, by mail or in person by Oct. 4 to cast a ballot in the Nov. 2 general election. Or register by Oct. 18 to vote in a possible runoff election.

• Online: Use Florida’s online voter registration system.

• By mail: Download, print and mail a completed registration application to Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections, P.O. Box 521550, Miami FL 33152-1550.

• In person: Register to vote at your local elections department, at any county government office or public assistance agency, at Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s license offices, at a public library or at an armed forces recruiting office.

When you register to vote, the law requires that you include a residential address. A P.O. box or business address is allowed only as a mailing address — not as a home address.

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

Request a mail ballot by calling 305-499-8444 or by printing a request form and emailing it to votebymail@miamidade.gov. You can also submit your request online or mail it to the Supervisor of Elections at P.O. Box 521250, Miami, FL 33152.

Your request must be received by 5 p.m. on Oct. 23 to get a ballot for the general election. Completed 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 begins 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, so be sure to vote early when polls are open

• 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 July 30 with more information about how to vote by mail.

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