Run for office in Miami, FL.

Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections. Includes Miami-Dade County races open to Miami residents.

Miami has 3 municipal offices on the upcoming ballot. Miami residents are also eligible to run for Miami-Dade County offices — the next filing deadline is April 24, 2026.

Miami municipal races

Office Election date Filing deadline
Miami City Council - District 2 Nov 7, 2028 TBD
Miami City Mayor Nov 6, 2029 TBD

About these offices

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.

School board & local district races

Office Election date Filing deadline
Miami-Dade County School Board - District 3 Nov 7, 2028 TBD

About these offices

Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.

Miami-Dade County races (open to Miami residents)

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Office Election date Filing deadline
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 20 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 16 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 17 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 27 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 30 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 38 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 8 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 9 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 24 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 25 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 31 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 34 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 36 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 3 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 28 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 39 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 13 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 42 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 19 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Group 35 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Miami-Dade County Commission - District 7 Nov 7, 2028 Jun 13, 2028
Miami-Dade County Mayor Nov 7, 2028 Jun 13, 2028
Miami-Dade County Court Clerk/Comptroller Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 1 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 2 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 4 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 6 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 10 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 12 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 14 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 18 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 21 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 22 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 26 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 29 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 32 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 33 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 40 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 41 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Miami-Dade County Court Judge - Seat 43 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030

About these offices

County Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in certain specific areas, such as small-claims court or drug court.

The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.

The County Executive is the chief executive officer of the county. The executive is generally given full responsibility for the total operation of all departments in the county.

The County Clerk and Comptroller is a joint position responsible for maintaining and protecting the county's public records and tax dollars.

The County Assessor or County Appraiser is responsible for determining the value of property within the county.

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