On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the City of Miami Beach will be conducting its General Election to elect a Mayor and three Commissioners in Groups IV, V, and VI. Should there be a need for a Run-Off Election, it will be scheduled for November 21, 2023, during the same hours – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Key Dates to Remember

General Election

Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 5 p.m.: Deadline by which the Miami-Dade County Elections Department must receive (not postmarked) a Voter Registration Application.

Monday, October 23, 2023 through Sunday, November 5, 2023: Early Voting will take place in the following two sites located in the City of Miami Beach:

• Miami Beach City Hall (First Floor Conference Room), 1700 Convention Center Drive
• North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins Avenue

For Early Voting times, please visit votemiamibeach.com or contact the Miami Beach Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411 or 711 (TTY).

Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 5 p.m.: Deadline by which the Miami-Dade County Elections Department must receive (not postmarked) a request for a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the General Election.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 7 p.m.: Deadline by which the Miami-Dade County Elections Department must receive (not postmarked) a completed Vote-by-Mail ballot if returned via the United States Postal Service. If a voter waits until Election Day to submit their Vote-by-Mail ballot, they can drop it off at the Miami-Dade County Elections Department (Main Office), 2700 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172 by 7 p.m., or the voter can opt to vote in person at their precinct once the election board confirms that the voter’s Vote-by-Mail ballot has not been received.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Election Day - vote at the designated precinct printed on your Voter Information Card issued by Miami-Dade County.

Run-Off Election (If Required)

Monday, October 23, 2023, at 5 p.m.: Deadline by which the Miami-Dade County Elections Department must receive (not postmarked) a Voter Registration Application.

Friday, November 17, 2023 through Sunday, November 19, 2023: Early Voting will take place in the following two sites located in the City of Miami Beach, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

• Miami Beach City Hall (First Floor Conference Room), 1700 Convention Center Drive
• North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins Avenue

Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 5 p.m.: Deadline by which the Miami-Dade County Elections Department must receive (not postmarked) a request for a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the Run-Off Election.

Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 7 p.m.: Deadline by which the Miami-Dade County Elections Department must receive (not postmarked) a completed Vote-by-Mail ballot if returned via the United States Postal Service. If a voter waits until Election Day to submit their Vote-by-Mail ballot, they can drop it off at the Miami-Dade County Elections Department (Main Office), 2700 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172 by 7 p.m., or the voter can opt to vote in person at their precinct once the election board confirms that the voter’s Vote-by-Mail ballot has not been received.

Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Election Day - vote at the designated precinct printed on your Voter Information Card issued by Miami-Dade County.

Vote-By-Mail

Any registered Miami-Dade County voter can request to vote by mail by going online at www.iamelectionready.org and selecting “Vote-by-Mail” or by calling 305.499.VOTE (8683) or 305.499.8480 (TTY).

The deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the Tuesday, November 7, 2023 General Election is 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The deadline for the Miami-Dade County Elections Department to receive your Vote-by-Mail ballot is 7 p.m. on Election Day – Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

The deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Run-Off Election (if required) is 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023. The deadline for the Miami-Dade County Elections Department to receive your Vote-by-Mail ballot is 7 p.m. on Election Day – Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

Under Florida Law, a request for a Vote-by-Mail ballot expires after each General Election (every 2 years). To vote by mail in 2023, you must fill out a new Vote-by-Mail request. Go to www.iamelectionready.org and select “Vote-by-Mail” or call 305.499.VOTE (8683) or 305.499.8480 (TTY). 

How to return your Vote-by-Mail Ballot?

By Mail - A Vote-by-Mail ballot may be returned by delivery through the United States Postal Service. The ballot must be received by the Miami-Dade County Elections Department by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

At a Secure Vote-by-Mail Drop Box Located at an Early Voting Site - You do not even have to go inside! Vote-by-Mail ballots can be dropped into a secure Vote-by-Mail Drop Box located outside any of the two Miami Beach Early Voting locations: Miami Beach City Hall (First Floor Conference Room), 1700 Convention Center Drive and North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins Avenue. Just look for the “Official Ballot Drop Box!” banner. Drop boxes are drive-up and are safe. Please bring your ID with you. A secure Vote-by-Mail Drop Box will be available and staffed at each Early Voting location during Early Voting hours of operation. For a list of Early Voting dates and times visit votemiamibeach.com or call the Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411 or 711 (TTY).

At the Elections Department - You may also return your Vote-by-Mail ballot at the Miami-Dade County Elections Department (Main Office), 2700 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172. The ballot must be received by the Miami-Dade County Elections Department by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

On Election Day - If a voter waits until Election Day to submit their Vote-by-Mail ballot, they can drop it off at the Miami-Dade County Elections Department (Main Office), 2700 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172. The ballot must be received by the Miami-Dade County Elections Department by 7 p.m. on Election Day. The voter can opt to vote in person at their precinct once the election board confirms that the voter’s Vote-by-Mail ballot has not been received.

After you submit your Vote-by-Mail ballot, you can track your ballot to see when your ballot is accepted. To do so, visit www.iamelectionready.org and select “Vote-by-Mail.”

Vote Early

Voting early allows you to cast your ballot before Election Day. If you are a registered voter, you can vote at any of the two Miami Beach Early Voting sites, located at Miami Beach City Hall (First Floor Conference Room), 1700 Convention Center Drive and North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins Avenue.

Early Voting for the General Election is from Monday, October 23, 2023 through Sunday, November 5, 2023. For Early Voting hours, please visit votemiamibeach.com or contact the Miami Beach Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411 or 711 (TTY).

Early Voting for the Run-Off Election (if required) will be from Friday, November 17, 2023 through Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vote on Election Day

Even with other options available, many prefer the tradition of voting on Election Day. If you choose to vote on the General Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, and if required, on the Run-Off Election Day, Tuesday, November 21, 2023, you must go to your assigned voting location, which is determined by your home address. Precincts are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. To find your precinct, contact the Miami-Dade County Elections Department at 305.499.VOTE (8683) or 305.499.8480 (TTY), or visit their website at www.iamelectionready.org and select “Vote on Election Day.”

Voters with Special Needs

Every voting location in Miami-Dade County meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Each one is equipped with a paper-based voting system that uses touchscreen and/or audio technology, which could help voters who have issues with their eyesight, trouble reading, or disabilities.

Get Informed and Participate

Stay informed about the candidates, their platforms, and the issues that matter most to you. Attend candidate debates, read up on campaign materials, and engage in discussions to make an informed decision.

Remember, this is your opportunity to shape Miami Beach's future. Every vote counts, so mark your calendar for the November 7, 2023 General Election and the November 21, 2023 Run-Off Election (if required) and be part of the democratic process that will determine the city's direction for years to come.

For more information and resources, visit the City’s Election Website at votemiamibeach.com or contact the Miami Beach Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411 or 711 (TTY).