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Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot
The Florida ballot will be a very long one – all the more reason to be sure you can vote at home, taking your time and avoiding lines. Not only will there be a full range of national, state, and local offices on which to vote, there will also be a half-dozen Constitutional Amendments. We’ll be reviewing them all in The Informed Democrat
Proposed Constitutional Amendments By the numbers
Amendment 1: Making school board races partisan introduces unnecessary political elements into our children’s education. Also, partisan races means No Party Affiliation (NPA) and independent voters will not be able to vote in the primaries. Dems say, “No on 1.”
Amendment 2: Makes hunting and fishing the “preferred” method of conservation that can override more established protections. Dems say, “No on 2.”
Amendment 3: Cannabis is relatively harmless (certainly less harmful than already legal tobacco and alcohol). A legal, regulated market for adults (21+) will reduce crime by eliminating the black market (and also reduce taxpayer expense of trying and incarcerating people for simple possession) as well as increase employment and tax revenues. Dems say, “Yes on 3.”
Amendment 4: Individuals have the right to autonomy over their own body. Medical decisions must be made solely by the concerned individual and her physician. Dems say, “Yes on 4.”
Amendment 5: Would increase the burden on renters by easing the taxes on homeowners. Would also potentially reduce city’s revenues from property taxes. Dems say, “No on 5.”
Amendment 6: Repealing the public campaign finance provision for statewide offices would hobble any party without the deep pockets and billionaire donors available to the Republicans. The current law helps to level the playing field. Dems say, “No on 6.”
2024 Constitutional Amendments Talking Points
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Important National Dates in 2024
Electoral College
While Election Day is on Nov. 5, the Electoral College votes are not cast until December. It takes 270 electoral votes out of a possible 538 to win the presidential election.
Electors meet on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December (Dec 17) to cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States.
Full list of major 2024 political dates
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Be Election Ready
- ELECTION INFORMATION – The Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections office has a great website and a friendly, helpful staff. If you have any questions about voter registration, signing up for vote-by-mail, voting, or even the status of your own ballot, please go to:
www.MiamiDade.Gov/Elections or call 305-499-8444.
When you go vote, whether at an early voting site or on Election Day, you must have a current and valid ID that has your name, photo and signature. Acceptable ID includes:
- Florida Driver’s License
- Florida ID card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- United States Passport
- Debit or credit card
- Military ID
- Student ID
- Retirement center ID
- Public assistance ID
- Neighborhood Association ID
- Florida concealed-weapon license
- Veteran Health ID Cards from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Government-issued employee ID
Your ID will only be used to confirm your identity and to make sure the signature matches what’s in the voter system. Your ID will not be used to compare the information to your voter ID number or address.
Miami Dade Voter Information tool allows you to read your customized sample ballot, request a mail ballot, check the status of your mail ballot, and learn when your next election will be and where you must go to vote.
You can also make changes to your voter information, check your voter activity over the last year, and more.
