MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 Early voting is now underway in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, and Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia is encouraging voters to take advantage of the opportunity while reminding them they have flexibility in where they cast their ballots.<\/p>\n
Garcia reminded voters that during the early voting period, they are not limited to their assigned precinct.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople need to know that they can go to any of our early voting sites,\u201d she said. \u201cThey don\u2019t have to go to their specific precinct. And they can go this week between 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some voters said they attended a candidate forum before voting to learn more about the judicial candidates on the ballot.<\/p>\n
Kendra Howard said hearing directly from the candidates helped her better understand their qualifications and priorities.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wanted a chance to get to know them — get to know a little more about their background,\u201d Howard said. \u201cIt\u2019s one thing to read about the person\u2019s background online, and read on their campaign site. But it\u2019s another thing to hear them answer the questions and hear the passion.\u201d<\/p>\n
Howard said she planned to take time to reflect before making her final choices.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not going to tell you that I know exactly who I\u2019m going to vote for just yet, but I\u2019m going to consider everything that was said here today,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m going to think about it. I\u2019m gonna go home and then I\u2019m going to make my decision.\u201d<\/p>\n
Garcia also sought to reassure voters about the integrity of the election process, emphasizing that Miami-Dade County uses paper ballots.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to remind everyone that we do vote on paper,\u201d she said. \u201cWe don\u2019t vote connected to any internet or anything like that. It\u2019s very safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
Early voting is available daily during the designated voting period, allowing registered voters to cast their ballots at any Miami-Dade County early voting location during operating hours.<\/p>\n