Miami-Dade County Candidates 2026

County government, city races, and local elections

About Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County is Florida's second-largest county with approximately 2.7 million residents. It includes major cities like Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Hialeah, and many others. County elections determine leadership for county government, municipal mayors, and city councils.

2026 Races in Miami-Dade

County Commission

Elected officials representing county districts

Mayor & City Races

Miami Beach, Miami, and other city mayoral offices

City Councils

Council members from major Miami-Dade cities

School Board

M-DADE school district governance

Major Cities in Miami-Dade

  • Miami — County seat, largest city
  • Miami Beach — City with independent elections
  • Coral Gables — Upscale residential city
  • Hialeah — Second-largest city in county
  • Palmetto — South-central city
  • Doral — Western city with growing population
  • Aventura — Northern city

Find Your Ballot

Enter your Miami-Dade address to see which candidates and races appear on YOUR ballot:

Official Miami-Dade Resources