Miami Heat, election officials to bring voting experience to more than 20 Miami-Dade high schools
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- More than 20 high schools in Miami-Dade County will take part in a nonpartisan civic engagement event next week aimed at encouraging young people to participate in the electoral process ahead of the Nov.
- The Miami-Dade County Office of the Supervisor of Elections, the Miami Heat, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami Dade College will host the event on Oct.
- 29 at Miami Dade College’s Kendall Campus.
- The initiative, pioneered by the Miami Heat, will bring together high school students, community leaders, education officials and current and former Heat players to highlight the importance of civic participation.
- Eligible students who previously registered to vote through outreach events conducted by the elections office at participating schools will have the opportunity to cast their ballots during school hours.
More than 20 high schools in Miami-Dade County will take part in a nonpartisan civic engagement event next week aimed at encouraging young people to participate in the electoral process ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
The Miami-Dade County Office of the Supervisor of Elections, the Miami Heat, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami Dade College will host the event on Oct. 29 at Miami Dade College’s Kendall Campus.
The initiative, pioneered by the Miami Heat, will bring together high school students, community leaders, education officials and current and former Heat players to highlight the importance of civic participation.
Eligible students who previously registered to vote through outreach events conducted by the elections office at participating schools will have the opportunity to cast their ballots during school hours.
Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia said the partnership aims to make voting more accessible and encourage young people to recognize the importance of participating in elections.
“By bringing the voting experience directly to our students, we are not only making voting more accessible, but also empowering a new generation of voters to recognize the importance of their voice and the responsibility that comes with casting a ballot,” Garcia said.
The program will feature keynote remarks from Heat leadership and legends, Garcia, the superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega.
Organizers said the event will focus exclusively on civic education and voter participation, with no political candidates, campaigns or partisan activities included.
The event comes as Miami-Dade County voters prepare for the Nov. 3 general election. Early voting is underway at 28 locations across the county, including Miami Dade College’s Kendall Campus, and will continue through Nov. 1.
Early voting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Registered Miami-Dade County voters may cast their ballots at any of the county’s 28 early voting locations, regardless of where they live in the county.
Voters can find early voting locations and additional election information at Vote Miami-Dade or by calling 305-499-8683.
The Oct. 29 event is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Fred Shaw Memorial Plaza at Miami Dade College’s Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104th St., Miami.
