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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures for voters in Florida in 2024.

In 2024, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

Ballotpedia covered electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2024

November 5

Miami-Dade County

See also: Miami-Dade County, Florida ballot measures

• Miami, Florida, Referendum 1, Residency Requirements for City Commissioner and Mayor Candidates Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring candidates for City Commissioner to have continuous residency in their district for at least one year before qualifying, and candidates for Mayor to have continuous residency in the City of Miami for at least one year before qualifying.

A "no" vote opposed requiring candidates for City Commissioner to have continuous residency in their district for at least one year before qualifying, and candidates for Mayor to have continuous residency in the City of Miami for at least one year before qualifying.

• Miami, Florida, Referendum 2, Authorize Sale and Lease of Watson Island for Residential and Commercial Uses Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the sale or lease of 5.4 acres on Watson Island to Ecoresiliency Miami LLC for $135 million for residential and commercial uses, waiving bidding, returning 13 acres to the city for a new waterfront park, canceling an existing theme park and hotel lease, and contributing $15 million for affordable housing and public benefits.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the sale or lease of 5.4 acres on Watson Island to Ecoresiliency Miami LLC for $135 million for residential and commercial uses, waiving bidding, returning 13 acres to the city for a new waterfront park, canceling an existing theme park and hotel lease, and contributing $15 million for affordable housing and public benefits.

• Miami, Florida, Referendum 3, Revise Leases and Sell Property at 888 MacArthur Causeway and Biscayne Bay Development Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the leases at 888 MacArthur Causeway to sell 3.2 acres to the tenant for $25 million, extending the lease by 24 years, reducing development, and including $9 million for affordable housing, office space, and an expanded public promenade along Biscayne Bay.

A "no" vote opposed amending the leases at 888 MacArthur Causeway to sell 3.2 acres to the tenant for $25 million, extending the lease by 24 years, reducing development, and including $9 million for affordable housing, office space, and an expanded public promenade along Biscayne Bay.

• Miami, Florida, Referendum 4, December Runoff Election Date for Mayor and City Commissioner Elections Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported changing the date of runoff elections for mayor and city commissioners from the third Tuesday after the first Monday in November to the second Tuesday in December of odd-numbered years.

A "no" vote opposed changing the runoff election date for City of Miami elections, thereby keeping it on the third Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

• Miami-Dade County, Florida, Free Public Wi-Fi Straw Poll Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising Miami-Dade County to take actions to "expand free public Wi-Fi access countywide, including advocating for any necessary changes to state or federal law."

A "no" vote opposed advising Miami-Dade County to take actions to "expand free public Wi-Fi access countywide, including advocating for any necessary changes to state or federal law."

Pinellas County

See also: Pinellas County, Florida ballot measures

• Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 1, Term Limits for County Commissioners Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting term limits on county commissioners who have held office for the preceding 12 years and requiring a minimum of four years off before serving again.

A "no" vote opposed enacting term limits on county commissioners.

• Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 2, Initiative Process Changes Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported providing for initiative petition drives from September through April before a November general election, requiring monthly submission deadlines for signed petitions, requiring tallies of verified petitions on the Supervisor of Election’s website, and requiring preparation of ballot translations.

A "no" vote opposed providing for initiative petition drives from September through April before a November general election, requiring monthly submission deadlines for signed petitions, requiring tallies of verified petitions on the Supervisor of Election’s website, and requiring preparation of ballot translations.

• Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 3, Reduce Signature Requirement for Charter Amendment Initiative Petitions Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported reducing the number of signatures required for an initiative charter amendment from eight to five percent of registered county voters.

A "no" vote opposed reducing the number of signatures required for an initiative charter amendment to five percent of registered county voters, thereby leaving in place the current requirement of eight percent.

• Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 4, Appointment and Removal of County Attorney by County Attorney Oversight Committee Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported providing that the 12-member County Attorney Oversight Committee can select and appoint a County Attorney by an supermajority vote of eight members, and may remove the County Attorney by a seven-member vote at two consecutive meetings, or by an eight-member supermajority vote at one meeting.

A "no" vote opposed providing that the 12-member County Attorney Oversight Committee can select and appoint a County Attorney by an supermajority vote of eight members, and may remove the County Attorney by a seven-member vote at two consecutive meetings, or by an eight-member supermajority vote at one meeting.

• Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 5, Requiring Ballot Questions to be Voted on During Even-Year General Elections Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring that county charter amendments placed on the ballot through initiative petition or referred to the ballot by the Board of County Commissioners be voted on only during even-numbered general elections.

A "no" vote opposed requiring that county charter amendments placed on the ballot through initiative petition or referred to the ballot by the Board of County Commissioners be voted on only during even-numbered general elections.

• Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 6, Charter Amendment Publication Requirements Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported changing the publication requirements for county charter amendment ballot questions to conform to those required by state law, which requires publication in one news paper in the county in the tenth week and the sixth week preceding the election.

A "no" vote opposed changing the publication requirements for county charter amendment ballot questions to conform to those required by state law, which requires publication in one news paper in the county in the tenth week and the sixth week preceding the election.

• Pinellas County, Florida, Charter Amendment 7, Remove Obsolete Language and Gender References from County Charter Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported removing from the county charter certain one-time provisions that have already occurred or expired, remove gender references, update organization names, and remove references to organizations that no longer exist.

A "no" vote opposed removing from the county charter certain one-time provisions that have already occurred or expired, remove gender references, update organization names, and remove references to organizations that no longer exist.

• Pinellas County, Florida, Pinellas County School District Millage Increase Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the Pinellas County School District ad valorem millage from one-half mill per year to one mill per year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, to fund school district operating expenses, recruiting and retaining quality teachers and support staff; funding music, art and reading classes; providing current technology; and sharing funds with public charter schools proportionate to student enrollment, with oversight by an independent citizens financial oversight committee.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the Pinellas County School District ad valorem millage to one mill per year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, thereby allowing the current one-half mill levy to expire on June 30, 2025.

August 20

Miami-Dade County

See also: Miami-Dade County, Florida ballot measures

• Miami, Florida, Referendum 1, Replace the Office of the Independent Auditor General Amendment (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported eliminating the Office of the Independent Auditor General and transferring duties and responsibilities to the Office of the Independent Inspector General.

A "no" vote opposed eliminating the Office of the Independent Auditor General and transferring duties and responsibilities to the Office of the Independent Inspector General.

• Miami, Florida, Referendum 2, Create the Independent Office of Inspector General Amendment (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported creating an Independent Office of Inspector General for Miami.

A "no" vote opposed creating an Independent Office of Inspector General for Miami.

• Miami, Florida, Referendum 3, Gym Equipment at Maurice A. Ferré Park Measure (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported keeping installed outdoor gym equipment at Maurice A. Ferré Park.

A "no" vote opposed keeping installed outdoor gym equipment at Maurice A. Ferré Park.

• Miami-Dade County, Florida, Expand the Rapid Mass Transit System Straw Poll Measure (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising Miami-Dade County to expand the existing rapid mass transit system, including elevated Metrorail, passenger rail, and Metromover.

A "no" vote opposed advising Miami-Dade County to expand the existing rapid mass transit system, including elevated Metrorail, passenger rail, and Metromover.

• Miami-Dade County, Florida, New Fire Station at Flamingo Park in Miami Beach Measure (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported constructing a new fire station at Flamingo Park in Miami Beach.

A "no" vote opposed constructing a new fire station at Flamingo Park in Miami Beach.

Pinellas County

See also: Pinellas County, Florida ballot measures

• Pinellas County, Florida, Tax Exemptions for New Businesses and Businesses Expansions Expected to Generate Jobs Referendum (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners to renew the ADVTE (ad valorem tax exemption) program, first approved by voters in 2014 for a period of 10 years, to grant property tax exemptions to new businesses and expansions of existing businesses expected to create new, full-time jobs with pay above the average wage in Pinellas County, for a period of 10 years.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners to grant property tax exemptions to new businesses and expansions of existing businesses expected to create new, full-time jobs in Pinellas County.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Florida

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Florida.

How to vote in Florida

Poll times

In 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. Anyone in line when the polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

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. A person must also not be deemed mentally incapacitated with respect to voting, nor have been convicted of a felony without having their voting rights restored. Pre-registration is available beginning at 16 years of age.

Voters may retrieve registration applications at the following locations:

• Local elections offices
• Public assistance agencies
• Disability services agencies
• Independent living centers
• Military recruitment offices
• Public libraries
• Driver's license office
• Tax collector's office
• The office of any entity authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to issue fishing, hunting, or trapping permits

A registration form is also available online. The form can be printed and submitted via mail.

Click here to find your county Supervisor of Elections.

Automatic registration

See also: Automatic voter registration

Florida does not practice automatic voter registration.

Online registration

See also: Online voter 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 registration

See also: Same-day voter registration

Florida does not allow same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

To 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 citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Florida 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 under state and federal laws to falsely swear or affirm or otherwise submit false information."

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. 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 registration

The page Voter Information Lookup, run by the Florida Department of State, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Florida requires voters to present photo identification with a signature while voting.

The following list of accepted ID was current as of November 2025. Click here for the Florida Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

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Whether voting during early voting or on Election Day, you must bring a current and valid photo ID with signature. Any one of the following photo IDs will be accepted: Florida driver’s license Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles United States passport Debit or credit card Military identification Student identification Retirement center identification Neighborhood association identification Public assistance identification Veteran health identification card issued by the United States Department of *Veterans Affairs License to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued pursuant to s. 790.06 Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality.

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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 2024