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Miami-Dade tests voting machines for primary elections

Miami-Dade tests voting machines for primary elections

MIAMI. – As part of its standard procedures, the Miami-Dade County Elections Department will conduct a comprehensive test of voting machines in preparation for the upcoming primary election on August 20.

The logic and accuracy test is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, at 10 a.m. at the Department of Elections main office, located at 2700 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172.

During the election, each step of the voting and tabulation process will be meticulously examined. It includes issuing ballots according to a predetermined result, followed by tabulation and reconciliation to ensure the accuracy of the vote count, the county elections department said in a news release.

The process will involve everything from machine initialization to the transmission and finalization of results. This public test is one of several measures implemented to ensure the readiness and reliability of the voting equipment.

The results of the check will be announced in a press release on Wednesday afternoon, July 31.

In this context, voters are reminded that due to a change in Florida law, all applications for mail-in ballots expired on December 31, 2022. Those wishing to vote by mail for the 2024 election cycle must renew their application.

According to the Department of Elections, the renewal process is quick and can be completed online in less than three minutes. Voters are encouraged to renew their mail-in ballot applications immediately by accessing this page: mail-in ballot application .

For more information, visit the elections department website: hereor call 311.

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