August 18, 2020 ballot measures in Florida
Voters in Miami decided an advisory question about whether there should be a COVID-19 screening program at the Miami International Airport.
In 2020, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2020 local ballot measure coverage includes Miami, Florida. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.
Local ballot measures, by county
Miami-Dade County
A "yes" vote supports advising in favor of a COVID-19 screening program at the Miami International Airport. |
A "no" vote opposes a COVID-19 screening program at the Miami International Airport. |
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Florida
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Florida.
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Poll timesIn Florida, all polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Florida is divided between the Eastern and Central time zones. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[1] Registration requirements
To vote in Florida, one must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a legal resident of Florida and the county in which he or she intends to vote. Pre-registration is available beginning at 16 years of age.[2][3] Voters may retrieve registration applications at the following locations:[2]
A registration form is also available online. The form can be printed and submitted via mail.[3] Click here to find your county Supervisor of Elections. Automatic registrationFlorida does not practice automatic voter registration. Online registration
Florida has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Voters may also apply for or modify their voter registration status while renewing their driver's license through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ online renewal system here. Same-day registrationFlorida does not allow same-day voter registration. Residency requirementsTo register to vote in Florida, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible. Verification of citizenshipFlorida does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, "it is a 3rd degree felony to submit false information." [4] All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[5] Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registrationThe page Voter Information Lookup, run by the Florida Department of State, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirementsFlorida requires voters to present photo identification with a signature while voting.[6][7] The following list of accepted ID was current as of October 2025. Click here for the Florida Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.
A voter who presents an ID without a signature must show a second form of identification that includes the voter’s signature. |
See also
- Local ballot measure elections in 2020
- Local advisory vote on the ballot
- Local healthcare on the ballot
- Local transportation on the ballot
Footnotes
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "FAQ - Voting," accessed July 23, 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Florida Division of Elections, "National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)," accessed July 23, 2024
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Florida Division of Elections, "Register to Vote or Update your Information," accessed July 23, 2024
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Florida Voter Registration Application Instructions and Form," accessed November 1, 2024
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Election Day Voting," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Florida History: Voter ID at the Polls," accessed October 6, 2025
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