Election Day is just over two weeks away, but starting today, registered voters in several South Florida communities can head to the polls to cast their ballots early — including all voters in Miami Beach.
Early voting began Monday in parts of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties ahead of the November 4 election. In Miami-Dade, voters in Hialeah, Miami, Miami Beach, Surfside, and Homestead will participate, while residents of Marathon in Monroe County will also be voting.
In Miami Beach, voters will decide not only three city commissioner seats but also who will become the city’s next mayor. Incumbent Mayor Steven Meiner faces City Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez in a race largely defined by public safety concerns.
Meiner has emphasized his “law and order” record, citing his efforts to curb spring break chaos and address homelessness. Rosen Gonzalez, on the other hand, argues that the city is less safe than it was a year ago and says she wants to rebuild the city’s tourism image and create more affordable housing.
In nearby Miami, the mayoral race has drawn more than a dozen contenders as current Mayor Francis Suarez is term-limited. Among the frontrunners are Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins, Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo, former City Manager Emilio Gonzalez, and former City Commissioner Ken Russell. Early voting in Miami begins October 25.
Hialeah voters will also select their next mayor, with early voting there starting October 27. In Monroe County, Marathon residents are casting ballots for City Council members, with early voting running from October 20 to October 31.
Early Voting Locations and Hours:
Miami Beach
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Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, First Floor Conference Room
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North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins Ave.
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Oct. 20–24: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Oct. 25–26 and Nov. 1–2: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
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Oct. 27–31: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Miami
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Carrie P. Meek Senior and Cultural Center, 1300 NW 50th St.
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City of Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive
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Gerry Curtis Park Community Center, 1901 NW 24th Ave.
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Hispanic Branch Library, 1398 SW First St.
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Legion Memorial Park Community Center, 6447 NE Seventh Ave.
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Shenandoah Branch Library, 2111 SW 19th St.
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Stephen P. Clark Center (SOE Branch Office), 111 NW First St.
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West Flagler Branch Library, 5050 W. Flagler St.
Hours: Oct. 25–Nov. 2 — 8 a.m.–4 p.m. on weekends; 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday–Friday.
Hialeah
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John F. Kennedy Library, 190 W. 49th St.
Hours: Oct. 27–Nov. 2, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Homestead
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William F. Dickinson Community Center, 1601 N. Krome Ave.
Hours: Oct. 30–31, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Nov. 1, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Marathon (Monroe County)
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Marathon Branch Office, 10015 Overseas Highway
Hours: Oct. 20–31, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
For additional details, visit the Miami-Dade County Elections or Monroe County Supervisor of Elections websites.
