The 2026 Miami-Dade County Commission general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Miami-Dade County Commission. Several districts are expected to be contested, with commissioners serving four-year terms overseeing county policy, budget, and services for Florida's most populous county.
About This Race
The 2026 Miami-Dade County Commission general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Miami-Dade County Commission. Several districts are expected to be contested, with commissioners serving four-year terms overseeing county policy, budget, and services for Florida's most populous county.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 6, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 19, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026
How to Vote
To vote in Florida, residents must register by October 6, 2026, either online through the Florida Division of Elections website, by mail, or in person at a county supervisor of elections office. Voters can cast ballots in person during early voting from October 19 to November 2, 2026, or on Election Day at their assigned polling place, and must bring a valid photo and signature ID; vote-by-mail ballots must be requested by October 29, 2026, and returned by 7 p.m. on November 3, 2026.
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Incumbent
Democratic
Oliver Gilbert III
Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 1
Biography
Oliver Gilbert III is a current Miami-Dade County Commissioner serving District 1 since 2020, previously a Florida state representative and mayor of Miami Gardens. He is running for re-election to continue his work on economic development, public safety, and equity initiatives in the district.
Marleine Bastien is a community activist and founder of Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami (FANM), advocating for Haitian immigrant rights and social justice in Miami-Dade County. She is running for County Commissioner to bring grassroots representation and address issues like affordable housing, immigration, and environmental resilience in District 2.
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