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National Voter Education Week:
October 5th - 9th, 2020

National Voter Education Week is your opportunity to become an empowered voter. By participating in various sessions, you can earn 30+ points on the Civic Action Scorecard! *Attend two sessions to earn up 20 points, and 10 points for attending Make Your Mark Miami! Artists Rally for the Vote. For more Scorecard connections, look at the Scorecard items next to each session description. *Attend 3 sessions and be entered to win a MDC prize!

Monday, 10/5 - Be Election Ready! Webinar - 4pm - 5pm
Tuesday, 10/6 - Decoding the Ballot - 11:15am - 12:15am
Tuesday, 10/6 - Healthcare and Voting -12pm - 1pm
Wednesday, 10/7 - Fake News and Elections - 12pm - 1pm
Wednesday, 10/7 - Analyzing Political Platforms - 3pm - 4pm
Thursday, 10/8 - Building a Better Miami (Engage Miami) - 1pm - 2pm
Thursday, 10/8 - Make Your Mark Miami! Artists Rally for the Vote - 7pm
Friday, 10/9 - PBS’s The Vote Movie Screening - 11am - 12:30pm

Resources for Florida Voters

2020 Florida voting information
Campus vote project
One of the biggest barriers for students to register and vote is the lack understanding of registration deadlines, where to register (their home or school address), ID requirements, and other information on voting. CVP has developed state-specific guides to help students understand their rights and how to register and cast a ballot in their school or home community.
Condado de Miami Dade Guia Electiva para el elector
Elections and Florida Voters registration
Best starting point for local, municipal election information. Register to vote, locate your polling place, and find out how to get election results.
Florida Division. Get ready. Get set. Vote
Florida Election Watch
Konte Miami Dade Gid Enfomasyon pa Vote
Miami Dade County Voter Information Guide
State Student Voting Guides
use the interactive map to learn more voting guidelines for individual states..
Voting by Absentee Ballot

What is a Democracy

Make Good Trouble: Vote

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE

OCTOBER 5, 2020

CLICK HERE:

https://www.mdc.edu/vote/

Get Ready to Vote

Local Candidates

The Florida Department of State's Candidate Tracking System

The Florida Department of State's Candidate Tracking System tracks candidates throughout the elections process presenting candidate status, campaign finance activity, personal photos and contact information.

Candidate Profile Worksheet

Candidate Profile worksheet

Voting and Elections: Get Started