Florida City sets January 27 Date for Biennial and Special Elections
Key Points(5)
- Under Florida law, all Vote-by-Mail requests expire after a general election, so voters must ensure they have a current request on file.
- The Supervisor of Elections' office can confirm whether a voter will receive a mail ballot.</p> <p data-start="1010" data-end="1187">There will be no Early Voting for this election.
- On Election Day, all voters must cast their ballots at their assigned precincts, with polls open from 7 a.m.
- to 7 p.m.</p> <p data-start="1189" data-end="1704">“Local elections play a critical role in shaping the future of our neighborhoods and communities,” said Alina Garcia, Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections.
- “These elections determine leadership decisions that directly affect residents’ daily lives.
The Miami-Dade County Office of the Supervisor of Elections has announced key dates and voting information for the Florida City Biennial and Special Elections, which will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
The deadline for voters to be eligible to participate was December 29, 2025.
For residents wishing to vote by mail, the deadline to request a ballot is 5:00 p.m. on January 15, 2026. Under Florida law, all Vote-by-Mail requests expire after a general election, so voters must ensure they have a current request on file. The Supervisor of Elections' office can confirm whether a voter will receive a mail ballot.
There will be no Early Voting for this election. On Election Day, all voters must cast their ballots at their assigned precincts, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
“Local elections play a critical role in shaping the future of our neighborhoods and communities,” said Alina Garcia, Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections. “These elections determine leadership decisions that directly affect residents’ daily lives. Our office is committed to providing clear information and secure, accessible voting options so that every eligible voter in Florida City can confidently participate. I encourage voters to review the deadlines, make a plan, and ensure their voices are heard.”
Voters can check their sample ballot, verify registration status, request a Vote-by-Mail ballot, and locate their precinct by visiting votemiamidade.gov or calling 305-499-VOTE (8683).
Candidates for the 2026 Florida City elections
Mayoral Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Israel J. Andrews
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Alphonso D. Bryant
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Sharon “Sheep” Smith‑Butler
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Charlotte Thompson
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Walter P. Thompson Sr.
City Commissioner Candidates (Regular 4-Year Terms — Vote for up to 2)
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Richard Brown Jr.
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Ronda Ferguson Cobb
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Heniy L. Dixon
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Verlene Tenner
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Clifford Waterman Sr.
City Commissioner (Special Election — 2-Year Term — Vote for 1)
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James Brady
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Takevess C. Hatcher
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Trina Wilborn
These candidates qualified during the official filing period that closed in December 2025 and will appear on the ballot for the upcoming local election.
