Early Voting for Recall Election Begins
Mayor Alvarez and Commissioner Seijas put their fate in voters' hands
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MIAMI - SEPTEMBER 17: Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez speaks during a press conference as he defends his budget policies before a commission meeting to come up with a final budget for Miami-Dade county on September 17, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The Mayor used the opportunity to defend himself and lash out at some of the media on reports that he gave raises to executives, police and firefighters as the county faces a budget crunch. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carlos Alvarez
Voters are getting a head start Monday in the recall election against Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez and Commissioner Natacha Sejas.
20 early voting sights across Miami-Dade opened at 7 a.m. as Alvarez and Seijas put their fates in the hands of the people.
Over 20,000 absentee ballots have already been turned in ahead of the March 15 election date.
It's been a long, bitter fight for both elected officials, who filed failed lawsuits to block the recall efforts against them.
On Friday, a judge threw out Alvarez's suit after the petitions gathered in the recall process were deemed valid. Sejas decided to drop her lawsuit a day before.
The number of signatures submitted to begin the recall process against the Alvarez doubled the number needed.
Both officials now calling on their supporters to head to the polls to keep them in office.
Don't forget to bring an ID to avoid any problems at the polls. You can vote until 3 p.m.
Click here for early voting locations and times.
