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Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Announces 2026 Candidate Qualifying Periods for County Commission, School Board, and Community Development District and Community Council

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/global/elections/home.page 2026-05-18 2026-05-18T14:00:00.000Z 10 00 am Juan Mendieta [email protected] 305-495-7557 Mark A. Gomez [email protected] 645-207-7665 Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Announces 2026 Candidate Qualifying Periods for County Commission, School Board, and Community Development District and Community Council Candidates interested in seeking elected office are encouraged to review all qualifying requirements and deadlines carefully Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia is reminding prospective candidates of the upcoming pre-qualifying and official qualifying periods for several offices scheduled to appear on the 2026 election cycle ballot in Miami-Dade County. Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia is reminding prospective candidates of the upcoming pre-qualifying and official qualifying periods for several offices scheduled to appear on the 2026 election cycle ballot in Miami-Dade County. The Office of the Supervisor of Elections encourages all interested candidates to begin preparing documentation early and to closely review all qualifying procedures, filing requirements, and deadlines. County Commissioner Pre-Qualifying Period: <ul> <li>Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Friday, May 22, 2026</li> </ul> Official Qualifying Period: <ul> <li>Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Noon, Tuesday, June 9, 2026</li> </ul> Please note: Monday, May 25, 2026, is a county holiday. School Board Member Pre-Qualifying Period: <ul> <li>Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Friday, June 5, 2026</li> </ul> Official Qualifying Period: <ul> <li>Noon, Monday, June 8, 2026 – Noon, Friday, June 12, 2026</li> </ul> Please note: Monday, May 25, 2026, is a county holiday. Community Development District Member Pre-Qualifying Period: <ul> <li>Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Friday, June 5, 2026</li> </ul> Official Qualifying Period: <ul> <li>Noon, Monday, June 8, 2026 – Noon, Friday, June 12, 2026</li> </ul> Please note: Monday, May 25, 2026, is a county holiday. Community Council Member Pre-Qualifying Period: <ul> <li>Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Friday, June 5, 2026</li> </ul> Official Qualifying Period: <ul> <li>Monday, June 8, 2026 – Noon, Tuesday, June 9, 2026</li> </ul> Please note: Monday, May 25, 2026, is a county holiday. “Running for public office is one of the most direct ways individuals can serve their community and strengthen our democracy,” said Alina Garcia, Supervisor of Elections. “We encourage all prospective candidates to familiarize themselves with the qualifying process and deadlines to ensure they are fully prepared. 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Candidates interested in seeking elected office are encouraged to review all qualifying requirements and deadlines carefully

MIAMI-DADE ( May 18, 2026 )–

Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia is reminding prospective candidates of the upcoming pre-qualifying and official qualifying periods for several offices scheduled to appear on the 2026 election cycle ballot in Miami-Dade County.

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections encourages all interested candidates to begin preparing documentation early and to closely review all qualifying procedures, filing requirements, and deadlines.

County Commissioner

Pre-Qualifying Period:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Friday, May 22, 2026

Official Qualifying Period:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Noon, Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Please note: Monday, May 25, 2026, is a county holiday.

School Board Member

Pre-Qualifying Period:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Friday, June 5, 2026

Official Qualifying Period:

Noon, Monday, June 8, 2026 – Noon, Friday, June 12, 2026

Please note: Monday, May 25, 2026, is a county holiday.

Community Development District Member

Pre-Qualifying Period:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Friday, June 5, 2026

Official Qualifying Period:

Noon, Monday, June 8, 2026 – Noon, Friday, June 12, 2026

Please note: Monday, May 25, 2026, is a county holiday.

Community Council Member

Pre-Qualifying Period:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Friday, June 5, 2026

Official Qualifying Period:

Monday, June 8, 2026 – Noon, Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Please note: Monday, May 25, 2026, is a county holiday.

“Running for public office is one of the most direct ways individuals can serve their community and strengthen our democracy,” said Alina Garcia, Supervisor of Elections. “We encourage all prospective candidates to familiarize themselves with the qualifying process and deadlines to ensure they are fully prepared. Our office remains committed to conducting elections that are secure, transparent, accessible, and fair for all.”

Candidates are encouraged to visit www.VoteMiamiDade.gov for additional information regarding qualifying procedures, candidate resources, and election deadlines.

Those candidates qualifying for municipal offices qualify directly with the municipality. For qualifying dates and additional information, contact the respective Municipal Clerk at:

For questions regarding candidate qualifying, individuals may contact the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Office directly at 305-499-VOTE.

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