Miami-Dade Elections Headquarters in Doral will remain open until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, to help eligible residents register to vote ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election.<\/p>\n
The registration deadline is Oct. 5. The Elections Headquarters is located at 2700 NW 87th Ave. Staff will be available through midnight to assist residents who have not yet registered and answer questions about the voting process.<\/p>\n
\u201cElections are the bedrock of our democracy, and every eligible citizen should have the opportunity to make their voice heard,\u201d Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia said. \u201cWe are keeping our doors open late so that no one misses the opportunity to register and participate in our democratic process.\u201d<\/p>\n
Garcia also noted that young people can pre-register to vote at age 16 and be ready to cast a ballot once they turn 18.<\/p>\n
Registered voters will have three ways to vote in the general election: by mail, during early voting or on Election Day.<\/p>\n
The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is Oct. 22. Early voting will be available at 28 locations from Oct. 19 through Nov. 1. Election Day is Nov. 3.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour vote is your voice, your right and your opportunity to help shape the future of our community, our state and our nation,\u201d Garcia said. \u201cOur commitment is to conduct elections that are secure, accurate, transparent and accessible to every eligible voter.\u201d<\/p>\n
As election activity increases, residents may also see a greater law enforcement presence around Elections Headquarters and some of the busiest early voting locations.<\/p>\n
According to Miami-Dade Elections, officers will assist with traffic and pedestrian management and help safeguard Elections Headquarters, where ballots are received and secured during the election period. Officers are not stationed inside polling places and do not participate in the voting process.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe encourage all eligible citizens who are not yet registered to vote to do so,\u201d Garcia said. \u201cElection security, access, accuracy and transparency remain our top priorities. We want to ensure the voting process is safe and convenient for every voter.\u201d<\/p>\n