Run-off elections in Miami-Dade for 6% of the county

The November 3 election may be over, but voting isn't finished in Miami-Dade. Nearly 160,000 residents, representing approximately 6% of the county's population, live in six municipalities with upcoming runoff elections.

Voters in Cutler Bay, El Portal, North Miami Beach, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, and Sunny Isles Beach have runoff elections coming up. Do you know someone who lives in one of these communities? Help us spread the word!

These elections will determine who represents residents on their local councils and commissions, including mayoral races in Cutler Bay and Palmetto Bay.

Upcoming Runoff Elections and Candidates

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Pinecrest

Village Council, Seat 4

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Cutler Bay

Mayor

Town Council, Seat 1

• Ricky Fernandez

• Mary Ann Mixon (Endorsed)

North Miami Beach

City Commission, Group 2

• Jay R. Chernoff

• Jasmine Rivera

City Commission, Group 4

• Linda Joseph (Endorsed)

• Dayanara Torres

Palmetto Bay

Mayor

• Karen Baez-Wallis

• Tamara Mourino

Village Council, Seat 3

• Lasaly Changkachith (Endorsed)

• Alan "Al John" Farquharson

Sunny Isles Beach

City Commission, Seat 2

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

El Portal

Village Council, Seat 1

• Kerby J. Altidor

• Edna Edelman

Village Council, Seat 2

• Ashley Lucio

• Edward "Eddie" Odabachian

El Portal's runoff was originally scheduled for November 17 and moved to December 8 at the Village's request. The new date is pending final confirmation.

How to Vote

All municipal runoff elections are nonpartisan. Eligible registered voters residing in these municipalities can participate, regardless of political party affiliation.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Visit the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections to check your registration, find your assigned polling location, view your sample ballot, and get information about voting by mail.

Help Spread the Word

Local leaders make decisions that affect our communities every day, from housing and development to parks, roads, and public safety. Yet runoff elections often attract less attention and fewer voters.

Do you know someone who lives in Cutler Bay, El Portal, North Miami Beach, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, or Sunny Isles Beach? Share this article and encourage them to vote.

The November 3 election may be behind us, but democracy doesn't end on Election Day.