MIAMI —Early Voting for the August 18, 2020 Primary Election begins Monday, August 3 and runs for 14 consecutive days through Sunday, August 16 at 23 convenient locations throughout Miami-Dade County. The full list of Early Voting sites, including hours of operation and addresses can be found on the 2020 Elections Early Voting page.

Miami-Dade County – On July 21, 2020,County Commissioners unanimously adopted legislation sponsored by Vice Chairwoman Sosa, supporting additional federal and state emergency funding relief for the Public Health Trust, which manages the Jackson Health System, during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

TALLAHASSEE, Fl. - Yesterday, ahead of a closely watched voting rights trial set to begin on July 20, a coalition of racial justice organizations submitted a trial brief documenting the gross inaction of the state of Florida in making voting changes amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The case against the state of Florida to ensure free, fair and safe elections was filed last spring by Advancement Project National Office, Demos, and LatinoJustice PRLDEF on behalf of Dream Defenders, New Florida Majority, and Organize Florida.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26), member of the Judiciary Committee and the first member of Congress from South America, questioned Attorney General Bill Barr about the Trump administration’s response to the protests in Portland; blocking states from implementing COVID-19 precautions; attempt to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA); and election interference. During her testimony, she shared back-to-back footage of Maduro’s security cracking down on peaceful protests with footage of U.S. officers cracking down on peaceful protesters in Portland. 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, voting rights advocates held a press conference delineating the details of a major legal settlement with the state of Florida, requiring the state to make voting changes amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The case against the state of Florida to ensure free, fair and safe elections was filed in March 2020 prior to the Presidential Preference Primary by Advancement Project National Office, Demos, and LatinoJustice PRLDEF on behalf of Dream Defenders, New Florida Majority, and Organize Florida. The terms of settlement will increase access to voter registration, force the state to inform citizens of their options in casting a vote-by-mail ballot, encourage Supervisors of Elections (SOEs) to use funding options to provide  prepaid postage for mail-in ballots, and require the Secretary of State to develop and execute a public relations campaign to inform voters of their options in casting a ballot, especially among communities of color, college-aged voters and seniors. 

NEW YORK – Caribbean American Diana Richardson scored a resounding victory in a primary election race for New York Assembly.

Miami-Dade County – On July 27, 2020, County Commissioners unanimously adopted legislation sponsored by Vice Chairwoman Sosa, urging the State of Florida to provide relief to residents struggling to pay their property taxes in the wake of COVID-19 and the resulting economic impacts. 

MIAMI, FL – Today, Transportation Workers’ Union Local 291 (TWU Local 291), the union for more than 2,800 Miami-Dade County Transit employees, announced its support for Alex Penelas for Miami-Dade County Mayor. TWU Local 291 leaders highlighted Penelas’ experience and solid track record in successfully working hand in hand with labor as well as his bold agenda to improve mass transportation in Miami-Dade as reasons for their support. 

The state of Florida voter registration and party change deadline for the August 18, 2020 Primary Election is Monday, July 20. Voters are encouraged not to wait and register to vote or make party changes today in one of the following ways:

Recently, the Florida Education Association formally endorsed House District 117 candidate Kevin Chambliss for State Representative. “FEA’s biggest asset is our members and their dedication to electing pro-public education candidates,” said Fredrick Ingram, President in his letter of endorsement. “As such we will be recommending your candidacy to the members who live in your district and urge them to help you achieve victory this cycle.”

Dear Friends, 

The daughter of Jamaican immigrants appears on course to again represent the Democratic Party in the race for a seat in the United States Congress.