Election Info

Upcoming Miami-Dade Elections
The next election for our area is the general election is November 3, 2026. 
This is our chance to turn Miami blue! 
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​Explore resources below to learn more:

Voter Info

Review important dates for Voter Registration and Vote-By-Mail, as well as the Early Voting schedules.

Candidates & Slates

Learn more about the Democrats running in the November Election.
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Referendums

Learn about the state, county and city amendments and referendums on this this year's ballot.​

​Check your Voter registration

Use this link to check your voter registration status. When you enter your information you’ll see your registration, voting eligibility, whether you have requested a mail-in ballot, and precinct information. Click “view office holders” to check your districts and representatives.

Register to vote

Register to vote or update your information here. Remember you must register 30 days before an election. The deadline to register for the next election is October 5, 2026.

​Request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot

Vote-by-Mail requests reset after each general election cycle. If you’ve voted by mail in the past you will need to sign up for this option again if you have not done so since January 1, 2025. The deadline to register for vote-by-mail for the next  election is October 22, 2026.

Voting Schedule

Early Voting Period: Monday, October 19 - Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Polls will be open on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you wait until Election Day to vote, you must vote at your designated voting location per your precinct. Check your Vote Information Card for the address or look it up here. 
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Candidates & Slates

County Race

Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 5
​Rob Piper

Learn More:
https://www.robpiperheretoserve.com/
Endorsed by the Democrats of Coral Way!

Local State House and Senate Races

Florida State Representative for District 113
Gloria Romero Roses

Florida State Senator for District 36
George Lavin

Statewide races

Florida Governor and Lieutenant Governor
David Jolly & Gwen Graham

Florida Attorney General
​Jose Javier Rodriguez

Learn more: 
​https://jjr.vote/

Florida Chief Financial Officer
Annette Taddeo

Florida Agriculture Commissioner
Joey Mendoza Atkins

Federal Races

US Senate
Angie Nixon

US House of Representatives
Eliott Rodriguez

Learn more:
​https://eliottrodriguez.com/
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Amendments & Referendums

Citywide Amendments

ReFerendum 3 — Virginia Key New Development: Vote NO
This represents a bad deal for the City of Miami. This bid was originally made in 2017 and the terms for the city were set at that time despite the fact that the value of the space has increased drastically in the last decade. This would create a 75 years lease at rates that are already below market before it begins. The proposal would also oust local businesses including Gramps Getaway who have come out against the referendum. It would make way for more megayachts and price out smaller boat businesses. The renderings also bare no resemblance to the reality of the existing space and would create significant environmental damage and habitat loss through dredging. 

Countywide Amendments

School Referendum: Vote YES
Referendum Renewal of Existing Ad Valorem Levy for Teachers, Instructional Personnel, Student Safety and Security
Independent Salary Commission: Vote YES
Miami-Dade’s charter currently fixes a county commissioner’s base salary at $6,000 per year, a figure unchanged since 1957. This amendment would remove that fixed salary and give an independent five-member commission authority to set commissioner salaries annually.
Synchronizing vacancy elections: Vote YES
This addresses vacancies created when a county mayor or commissioner resigns to run for another office. If an official submits an irrevocable prospective resignation, the County Commission could arrange the replacement election to coincide with an already scheduled election. The winner would take office when the resignation becomes effective and serve the remainder of the term. The amendment would also establish minimum standards for municipal candidate-qualifying periods, making it more feasible to coordinate municipal and county elections.
Elected constitutional offices: Vote No
Florida’s Constitution required Miami-Dade to restore independently elected constitutional officers beginning in 2025: (1) Sheriff, (2) Tax collector, (3) Property appraiser, (4) Supervisor of elections, and (5) Clerk of the circuit court and comptroller. Miami-Dade’s charter still contains provisions written under the former system, when several of these functions operated as county departments. The amendment would update the charter to reflect the new structure. It would also: (1) Clarify the division of finance and budget responsibilities between the county government and the clerk/comptroller, and (2) Require a Miami-Dade County employee to take a leave of absence when running for an elected constitutional office.
Miscellaneous and technical changes: Vote YES ​
What it would change: (1) Update outdated names of county facilities and locations (2) Replace gender-specific or inconsistent language (3) Correct numbering, capitalization and grammar (4) Allow legally required notices to be published through any method authorized by state law, rather than specifically requiring a daily newspaper (5) Allow county commissioners to establish a quorum or participate electronically when Florida law permits it (6) Permit ordinances to be identified at meetings by a unique legislative number rather than necessarily being read by title
Expanded advertising in parks: Vote NO
What it would change: The charter currently allows commercial advertising in protected parks only when connected to sponsorship of a park event or facility. This amendment would remove that connection requirement. The county could sell other types of advertising in parks if: (1) It does not unreasonably interfere with public use. (2) It does not damage the park. (3) All revenue is used exclusively for the park system.

Statewide Amendments

Amendment 1 — Budget Stabilization Fund: Vote NO
What it would change: Florida’s Budget Stabilization Fund is the state’s “rainy-day fund.” The Constitution currently limits its balance to 10% of annual general-revenue collections. Amendment 1 would: (1) Increase the maximum balance from 10% to 25%. (2) Require the Legislature to deposit up to $750 million annually until the fund reaches the 25% maximum. (3) Permit the Legislature to suspend a deposit under specified conditions. (4) Allow withdrawals for a “critical state need” if the fund exceeds 15%. (5) Require a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers for a critical-need withdrawal. (6) Prohibit those withdrawals from reducing the balance below 10%. The fund could continue to be used for emergencies and general-revenue shortfalls. The amendment would take effect January 5, 2027.
Amendment 2 — Agriculture or Agritourism Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption: Vote NO
What it would change: Florida currently provides a general exemption for the first $25,000 in assessed value of a taxpayer’s tangible personal property. Tangible personal property generally includes equipment, tools, machinery, furniture and other physical business property. Amendment 2 would fully exempt tangible personal property from local property taxes when it is: (1) Regularly located on land officially classified as agricultural, (2) Used to produce agricultural products or conduct agritourism activities, (3) Owned by the agricultural landowner or the person leasing the agricultural land. The Legislature could establish additional definitions, conditions and limitations. The exemption would first apply to the tax year beginning January 1, 2027. The state Revenue Estimating Conference projects a recurring statewide reduction of approximately $31 million annually in local-government revenue beginning in fiscal year 2027–28.
Amendment 3 — Homestead Exemption Increase & Non-Homestead Assessment Cap: Vote NO
What it would change for current residents: For homeowners who maintain Florida permanent residence by December 31, 2026, the amendment would increase the homestead exemption for taxes other than school taxes to: (1) As much as $150,000 in assessed value beginning in 2027 (2) As much as $250,000 beginning in 2028 (3) Annual inflation adjustments beginning in 2029. School-district taxes would remain subject to the existing $25,000 homestead exemption. Therefore, the amendment would primarily reduce taxes levied by counties, cities and certain special districts—not school-board property taxes. What it would mean for newer residents: Someone who becomes a Florida resident on or after January 1, 2027, would initially receive the existing exemption—generally up to $50,000 for non-school taxes. That homeowner would become eligible for the increased exemption beginning in the fifth year of homestead status, to the extent that this distinction is permitted by the U.S. Constitution. Beginning in 2030, a county or municipality could shorten that waiting period for a critical local need with a two-thirds vote of its governing body.
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