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  Find all the information you need to ensure you are election ready.
  - Upcoming and Past Elections
    Take a look at scheduled elections coming up in 2026 and 2027, as well as past elections going back to 2025, with access to older election data.
  - Register to Vote
    Read the requirements to register to vote in Miami-Dade County, as well as how to update your voter information.
  - Voter Information
    Get personalized voter information, including your sample ballot and polling place. You can also request a vote-by-mail ballot, check its status and make changes to your voter information.
  - Three Ways to Vote
    Read about early voting, voting by mail and voting on Election Day.
  - Voter Toolkit
    Understand the voting process and be sure you have everything you need when you go vote.
  - Petition Amendments, Initiatives & Referendums
    Citizens can petition to propose state amendments, as well as Miami-Dade and municipal initiatives and referendums, to go up for a vote if certain requirements are met.
  - Voters with Special Needs
    Voters with disabilities have multiple voting options that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
  - Provisional Voting
    A provisional ballot shall be issued to a person who may not meet voter requirements. The ballot is then reviewed by the Canvassing Board.
  - Overseas and Military Voters
    Overseas and military voters who are Miami-Dade County residents can access resources to participate in local elections.
  - Restoration of Voting Rights
    If you are convicted of a felony, you lose the right to vote in Florida until your voting rights are restored.
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  Resources for anyone who wants to run for office as well as political campaigns.
  - Information for Candidates
    Valuable information for candidates and those looking to run for office, including County candidates’ qualifying documents and campaign finance reports.
  - Candidate Qualifying Handbook
    Read laws and details about running for a Miami-Dade County office.
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    Learn everything you need to know about forming a political committee.
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    Get breakdowns of current voting precincts, districts and municipalities, including municipal codes, after 2023 reprecincting.
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  - Redistricting
    Every 10 years, the Florida Legislature and certain local jurisdictions redraw districts from which Florida voters elect local, state and federal government officials.
  - Reprecincting
    After redistricting, the Supervisor of Elections updates the county’s voting precincts to conform the precinct boundaries to the new district boundaries.
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  - Annual Reports
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Candidate Qualifying Handbook

Read information about running for a Miami-Dade County office.

1. Qualifying Information

1.1 Summary of 2026 Candidate Qualifying Dates (revised 08/15/2025)

1.1(a) 2026 Summary of Qualifying Information (revised 04/09/2026)

1.1(b) 2026 Ballot Issues Deadlines (revised 02/13/2025)

1.1(c) 2026 Ballot Contents (revised 05/05/2026)

1.2 2026 County Court Judge (revised 04/09/2026)

1.3 2026 Board of County Commissioners (revised 04/09/2026)

1.3(a) 2026 Board of County Commissioners, District 5 – Vacancy Election (revised 04/09/2026)

1.4 2026 School Board Members (revised 04/09/2026)

1.5 2026 Community Development District Board Members (revised 05/18/2026)

1.6 2026 Community Council Members (revised 04/09/2026)

1.7 2026 Compilation of Forms (revised 04/10/2026)

1.8 2026 Legal Name Change-Secretary of State’s Directive 2026-02

2. Campaign Finance Reporting

2.1 Electronic Filing of Campaign Treasurer's Reports

2.2 2025-2026 Calendar of Reporting Dates

2.3 Guidelines to a Successful Campaign Report

3. Important Candidate Information

3.1 Poll Watcher Information

3.2 Political Signage Information

3.3 Wearing of Campaign Items While Voting

3.4 Voter Solicitation / Electioneering

3.5 Florida Division of Elections FAQ for Candidates

3.6 Items for Sale through the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections

3.7 List of Municipal Clerks

3.8 Precinct Cross-Reference Report

3.9 Advisory Opinion - DE 16-01 Establishing Residency

3.10 Advisory Opinion - DE 16-02 Incentives for Voting

4. County Laws and Handbooks

4.1 Miami-Dade County Code of Ordinances

4.2 Miami-Dade County Home Rule Amendment and Charter

5. State Laws and Handbooks

5.1 The Florida Election Code

5.2 School District Governance Laws of the State of Florida

5.3 Community Development Districts Laws of the State of Florida

5.4 Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees - Chapter 112

5.5 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook (September 2024)

5.6 Candidate Petition Handbook (January 2024)

5.7 Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees - State of Florida Commission on Ethics

5.8 Guidelines for Determining When Residency Qualifications for Office Must be Met

6. Judicial Information

6.1 Code of Judicial Conduct Supreme Court of Florida

6.2 2026 Judicial Campaign Conduct Forums (Revised 12/10/2025)

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