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Our 2018 Election Impact
November 8, 2018
Election day is over, the polls have closed, and votes have been (mostly) tallied. It has been a historic midterm election in Florida and across the country with record turnout rates far surpassing 2014 levels. In our state turnout is up 19% from 2014 and in Miami-Dade it’s up 18% based on current reporting (41%…
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Miami-Dade County Charter Amendments, the Long Breakdown
October 26, 2018
Back in April we gave you a rundown of the proposed referenda the County Commission were considering for inclusion on the November ballot. That 300-page document has since been whittled down to six ballot measures. Unlike the statewide ballot amendments, which need a supermajority 60% of voters approval to become law, these referenda only need…
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Constitutional Amendments, the Long Breakdown
October 24, 2018
There are 12 statewide ballot amendments to vote on this November and each one requires 60% of voters’ approval to pass. The official wording in several of these amendments is misleading and difficult to understand. In fact, several of the proposed amendments were challenged in court and one of them—Amendment 8—was thrown out, so don’t…
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YOUR VOTING RIGHTS
October 15, 2018
As a citizen casting your vote, you have certain rights. If you are concerned your right to vote may be questioned or your vote suppressed check out 866 Our Vote so you know all your rights and how to advocate for them. You can always call the Election Protection Hotline at (866) 687-8683 if your…
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Local May Elections
April 30, 2018
There are three elections throughout Miami-Dade this May; don’t miss out on casting your vote. Get to the polls if you’re in one of these districts (check to see where your district is here). May 1: District 114 FL House Representative Special Election This seat (which includes parts of Cutler Bay, Pinecrest, South Miami, and…
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