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)
See all Miami-Dade County races →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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Election data sourced from BallotReady / CivicEngine and updated weekly.