FutureGM Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Just so everyone is aware, early voting in Florida started on Monday. It will run from October 20-24th, and then next week from Oct 26th to November 1st. Run a Google search for your county's department of elections to find out where you can vote. I have the Leon County information in front of me if anyone needs it for the Tallahassee area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 To anyone in the downtown Miami area -- is it worth it? Are the lines really that long on Election Day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullDurham Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Reports in other states (like WV and NC) say that voters who choose the straight-ticket option did not have their vote for President count, because it was as if they didn't vote for President. Vote for each individual race and don't rely on the straight-ticket option, because straight-ticket might not mean what you think it means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Rays Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I don't know if they do this elsewhere, but... In Orange County, make sure you bring your sample ballot with you. It has barcodes on it that will give you expedited check-in. Just have it and your ID out, they'll scan the sample ballot, and your ballots will be sent right to the printer. So much nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yenta Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Here's a link for both Miami-Dade: Miami-Dade Early Voting Wait Times and Broward County: Broward County Wait Times I found these to be very helpful. We were going to go to Miramar- the closest to our home; but when I saw the wait times yesterday (Saturday) were 5-6 hours, we went to Hallendale. Turned out to be 3 hours. The wait times are pretty accurate. A note: If you go to the Hallendale site, it is inside (Air conditioned) and there are chairs to sit in the entire time. We will definitely go there from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanleylicious Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 South Dade Regional library has indoor seating in the air conditioning. It's a lot better sitting down inside then standing outside in the heat. I was done in about 2 hours. Just a heads up to anyone in the area who's planning on voting early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureGM Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 Wow, 5-6 hours?? Up here in Tallahassee I was in and out in 30 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prinmemito Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Took me half an hour in Miami-Dade - the elections department in Doral. Felt great voting for Obama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetle Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I passed by the Stephen Clark building around 4:30 today... and the line was HUGE. I think I'll wait to vote on Election Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullDurham Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Took me half an hour in Miami-Dade - the elections department in Doral. Felt great voting for Obama. Yeah, it did, didn't it? Already sent in my absentee ballot and felt great about it. Well, with the exception of the House race. Let's just say I made my selection before a big story came out. I mean, what the hell is it with my district and elections? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureGM Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Took me half an hour in Miami-Dade - the elections department in Doral. Felt great voting for Obama. Yeah, it did, didn't it? Already sent in my absentee ballot and felt great about it. Well, with the exception of the House race. Let's just say I made my selection before a big story came out. I mean, what the hell is it with my district and elections? LOL, I want to know the same thing. Nobody can keep their pants on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 early voted up in Jax, only about a 20 minute wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbethan Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I'm going tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombones Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 As bad as wait times may be in early voting lines, I guarantee you it is waaaay better than waiting endlessly on the 4th. Bring a water in a bottle with you to drink and then after it is empty you can pee in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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