Post election thoughts by Miami-Dade Dems Chair Juan Cuba
I have been here before. The exhaustion that you've been ignoring starts to catch up with you and despair starts to creep in. How could the majority of voters choose DeSantis over Gillum? I don't know. This I do know. We have a choice.
Read moreMiami-Dade Democrats recommendations for 2018 ballot amendments
Early voting is taking place daily from 7am to 7pm and the 2018 ballot will be packed with a number of amendments for voters to decide on. Many of which have been loaded with additional provisions. We’ve had a team review the amendments and the entire Democratic Executive Committee voted on the below recommendations after lengthy discussion. We hope that you find our recommendations useful.
Print out the PDF of the amendment recommendations
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Read moreFree & Discounted Rides to the Polls on Election Day
Lyft and Uber are offering 50% off rides to polling stations on Election Day as part of its voting access program.
The rideshare apps say people without cars are less likely to vote.
According to a report released by Lyft, a one mile increase in distance to a polling site can reduce voter turnout by 20%.
The longest drives to a polling site average 5.8 miles in Texas.
Lyft users can take advantage of the discount by preloading the code VOTE24 into their app until November 5.
Uber also announced it will offer half-off rideshare costs of up to $10 on Election Day for users in most states.
Beware of Fake Slate Cards
Be on the look out for misinformation on Election Day. Organizations are out trying to mislead voters. Please be sure to look for the Democratic Party recommendations for candidates and amendments.
Print out the PDF of the amendment recommendations
Read more2018 Election Night Watch Parties in Miami-Dade
We are hoping that after the last voters cast their ballots on Tuesday, November 6, we will be able to celebrate with our Democratic candidates in victory. Make your plans to join one of the many watch parties taking place throughout the county, open to the public.
Andrew Gillum &
United Teachers of Dade
7:30 pm
UTD Headquarters
2200 Biscayne Blvd
RSVP Required
Make a quick video and join the #VoteItForward Campaign for Andrew Gillum and Bill Nelson
Record yourself saying you voted for Mayor Gillum, Senator Nelson, and Democrats down the ballot and why. Then challenge 5 other folks to vote! Making this challenge go viral is in your hands. Below are instructions and info on where to send your video.
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