City of Miami Elections in 2019

The City of Miami, Florida will hold general elections for the districts 1, 2, and four seats on November 5th, 2019, with an additional runoff election on the slate for November 19th, 2019. Candidates for these City of Miami elections must file by September 21st, 2019.

Confused about districts 1, 2, and 4 as well as the pertinent information like how to vote, or what these elections entail? Not to worry, Reach Voters is here to help by providing the following information on these City of Miami elections.

2019 General Municipal Election Information for Commission Districts 1, 2, & 4

The City of Miami will hold candidate qualifying for Commission Districts 1, 2, & 4 at the Office of the City Clerk, Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133. This qualifying period begins on September 6th, 2019, and runs through September 21st, 2019.

To obtain qualification for the City of Miami Commissioner, candidates must maintain legal residency in Miami for a minimum of one year in the Commission District where they run their election campaign. Additionally, qualified candidates reflect registered voters and qualified electors in the City of Miami as well.

For more information on qualifying for these City of Miami elections, the city provides this handy guide on the necessary and applicable qualifying documents, as well as the Candidate Qualifying Handbook for Miami-Dade County.

Voting in the 2019 Municipal City of Miami Elections

The last day for voter registration is October 7th, 2019. Voters can register to vote here. Additionally, voters can elect to vote-by-mail as late as October 30th, 2019.

Registering to vote in any election is right, not a privilege. This right remains available to any individual over the age of 18 as a legal United States citizen, so long as they meet the following requirements:

• Individuals at least 18 years of age can legally vote in Miami-Dade. However, they can pre-register for voting at age 16.
• Nevertheless, voters must maintain legal citizenship in the United States. In fact, individuals may register to vote right after becoming legal citizens.
• To register to vote in Miami-Dade County, including City of Miami elections for Commission Districts 1,2, & 4, voters must reside within Miami-Dade County. There is no length of time voters must reside in the county, as long as they register 29 days before the election.

Non-United States citizens cannot vote in a Miami-Dade election. Additionally, individuals who remain adjudicated mentally incapacitated in regard to voting without the restoration of their rights cannot vote. Felony convicts also may not vote without a restoration of their civil rights.

Information on City of Miami Elections from Reach Voters

Reach Voters works to help South Florida residents, as well as voters and candidates all over the country, obtain the information they need to run a campaign, get informed, get elected, or get their voice heard.

Voting represents one of the best ways to voice opinions on a variety of political-oriented topics at various levels of government and the courts. We take pride in the role we serve in helping voters and politicians on elections, campaigns, and candidacy.

To learn more about the General Municipal Elections Commission in Districts 1, 2, & 4 as well as a variety of other elections topics, contact Reach Voters today or direct your attention to the following articles:

Primary Elections are Right Around the Corner, Here’s What You Need to Know

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1.  “Qualifying Documents – City of Miami.” http://archive.miamigov.com/city_clerk/Pages/Elections/CampaignReports15/QualifyingDocuments_Seth%20Sklarey_Sep19_2015_REDACTED.pdf. Accessed 30 Apr. 2020.
2.  “Candidate Qualifying Handbook – Miami-Dade County.” https://www.miamidade.gov/global/elections/candidate-qualifying-handbook.page. Accessed 30 Apr. 2020.
3.  “Voter Registration – Miami-Dade County.” https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1482258761076685. Accessed 30 Apr. 2020.
4.  “Vote by Mail – Miami-Dade County.” https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1512065909614490. Accessed 30 Apr. 2020.