2026 City of Miami Bond Referendum and Special Election - Nov. 3, 2026

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The 2026 Countywide Primary Election and City of Miami Referendum Special Election will be held on November 3, 2026.

ELECTION RELATED RESOLUTIONS

Election Related Resolutions

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SUBJECT TO THE ELECTION HEREIN PROVIDED FOR, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($450,000,000.00) OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ("BONDS") OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("CITY"), IN ONE OR MORE SEPARATE SERIES, TO REPAIR AND REPLACE CRITICALLY DETERIORATING FIRE AND POLICE FACILITIES, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING NEW FIRE STATIONS AND A NEW PUBLIC SAFETY HEADQUARTERS FOR POLICE AND FIRST RESPONDERS, WITH INTEREST PAYABLE AT RATES NOT EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM RATE ALLOWED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES TO PAY SUCH BONDS, PROVIDED THAT THE DEBT MILLAGE NOT EXCEED THE RATE OF 0.5935 MILLS, WITH SAID BONDS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY’S INDEPENDENT ANNUAL AUDIT CONDUCTED BY THE CITY’S EXTERNAL AUDITOR; CALLING FOR A BOND REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION AND MAKING PROVISIONS FOR PUBLIC NOTICES AND HOLDING A BOND REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE AT SAID ELECTION, WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS; DESCRIBING THE REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS MAINTAINED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF FLORIDA AND OF THE CHARTER AND CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, WHICH THE CITY HAS ADOPTED AND DESIRES TO USE FOR HOLDING SUCH BOND REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION; DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION AND THE PROVISIONS HEREOF PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW NOT LESS THAN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH BOND REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS RESOLUTION.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CHARTER"), FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2026, PROPOSING, UPON APPROVAL OF THE ELECTORATE, TO AMEND SECTION 47, OF THE CHARTER TITLED "[RESERVED.]," TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO MONITOR AND PUBLICLY REPORT ON THE STATUS, COST, TIMELINE, AND REMAINING OR AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR ALL ACTIVE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDED WITH GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, SETTING FORTH, AND SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CHARTER"); AMENDING SECTION 47, TITLED "[RESERVED.]," TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO MONITOR AND PUBLICLY REPORT ON THE STATUS, COST, TIMELINE, AND REMAINING OR AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR ALL ACTIVE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDED WITH GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI; CALLING FOR AND PROVIDING THAT THE CHARTER AMENDMENT BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2026; DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOT LESS THAN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH SPECIAL ELECTION; PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, SETTING FORTH, AND SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL THE FOLLOWING REFERENDUM BALLOT QUESTION: “SHALL THE CITY BE AUTHORIZED TO LEASE APPROXIMATELY 27.5 ACRES OF LAND ON VIRGINIA KEY TO VIRGINIA KEY, LLC FOR A 45-YEAR INITIAL TERM WITH TWO 15 YEAR RENEWALS; MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEED RENT OF $2,200,000.00 (WITH ESCALATIONS) TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $203,984,060 OVER THE INITIAL TERM; 6% OF GROSS REVENUES; APPROXIMATELY $80,000,000.00 PRIVATELY FUNDED INVESTMENT TO REDEVELOP THE MARINAS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE MANNER, INCLUDING BOAT STORAGE, RESTAURANTS, RETAIL, AND PUBLIC PARKING?”; CALLING FOR AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH BALLOT QUESTION WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2026; DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOT LESS THAN FORTY FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS RESOLUTION.

EARLY VOTING SITES, SCHEDULE AND NOTICE


EARLY VOTING DATES FOR THE
GENERAL ELECTION AND CITY OF MIAMI BOND REFERENDUM AND SPECIAL ELECTION
OCTOBER 19, 2026 TO NOVEMBER 1, 2026

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Important dates and/or deadlines:

REPORTING DATES FOR CAMPAIGN REPORTS

2026 Deadlines for Campaign Reports

 Political Committees
MAKING Contributions or Expenditures in Support or in Opposition to Issues Appearing on the August 18, 2026 City of Miami Special Election

Campaign Reports: Per Sections 106.07(1)(d)2 Florida Statutes - When an election is called for an issue to appear on the ballot at a time when no candidates are scheduled to appear on the ballot, all political committees making contributions or expenditures in support of or in opposition to such issue shall file reports on the 18th and 4th days before such election. [See also: Florida Statutes Sections 106.07(1) 106.07(3)].

Due Date

Report

From

To

Notes

07.10.2026

2026-Q02

04.01.2026

06.30.2026

Quarter 2 – Quarterly Report

07.31.2026

2026-S01

07.01.2026

07.24.2026

18th Day Prior to Special Election

08.14.2026

2026-S02

07.25.2026

08.13.2026

4th Day Prior to Special Election

10.13.2026

2026-Q03

08.14.2026

09.30.2026

Quarter 3 – Quarterly Report

01.11.2027

2026-Q04

10.01.2026

12.31.2026

Quarter 4 – Quarterly Report

 
Political Committees NOT MAKING Contributions or Expenditures in Support or in Opposition to Issues Appearing on the August 18, 2026 Special Election

Except for the third calendar quarter immediately preceding a general election, reports must be filed on the 10th day following the end of each calendar quarter from the time the campaign treasurer is appointed, except that, if the 10th day following the end of a calendar quarter occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the report must be filed on the next following day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. F.S. 106.07(1). See also: F.S. 106.07(3).

Due Date

Report

From

To

Notes

07.10.2026

2026-Q02

04.01.2026

06.30.2026

Quarter 2 – Quarterly Report

10.13.2026

2026-Q03

07.01.2026

09.30.2026

Quarter 3 – Quarterly Report

01.11.2027

2026-Q04

10.01.2026

12.31.2026

Quarter 4 – Quarterly Report

 

Candidates and Electioneering Communication Organizations


Campaign Reports:
Per Sections 106.07(1) and 106.0703(1)(a), Florida Statutes, Campaign Treasurer's Reports shall be filed on the 10th day following the end of a calendar quarter, except that if the 10th day following the end of a calendar quarter occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the report shall be filed on the next following day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.  

Due Date

Report

From

To

Notes

01.12.2026

2025-Q04

10.01.2025

12.31.2025

Quarter 1 - Quarterly Reports

04.10.2026

2026-Q01

01.01.2026

03.31.2026

Quarter 2 - Quarterly Reports

07.10.2026

2026-Q02

04.01.2026

06.30.2026

Quarter 3 - Quarterly Reports

10.13.2026

2026-Q03

07.01.2026

09.30.2026

Quarter 4 - Quarterly Reports

01.11.2027

2026-Q04

10.01.2026

12.31.2026

Quarter 5 - Quarterly Reports

 

In any reporting period during which a candidate, PC or ECO has not received any contributions or expended any reportable funds, a candidate, PC or ECO must electronically file a Waiver of Report on or before the due dates listed above with the Office of the City Clerk.

Campaign Treasurer’s Reports shall be filed through the City’s Electronic Filing System using the Online Reporting Application. 

For additional information visit: (http://www.miami.gov/elections)

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305-250-5361 or the Elections Coordinator, at 305-250-5369 or via email at city-campaigns@miamigov.com.

Dates are subject to change. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk for updates. 

VOTER INFORMATION

VOTER INFORMATION FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026
GENERAL ELECTION AND CITY OF MIAMI BOND REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION AND REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION

Voters with Special Needs

Every voting location in Miami-Dade County meets Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards. Each one is equipped with a paper-based voting system that uses touchscreen and/or audio technology, which could help voters who have issues with their eyesight, trouble reading or disabilities

Find My Voter Information and View Voter Information Guide

  • Miami-Dade County Elections online Voter Information Tool allows you to read your customized sample ballot, request a mail ballot, check status of your mail ballot, learn when your next election will be, where to vote on election day and make changes to our voter information. 

Voter Registration

Deadline to Register to Vote (Book Closing):

  • October 5, 2026 - Deadline to register to vote for Primary Election and City of Miami Referendum Special Election that will be held on November 3, 2026

Vote Early 
There will be a Secure Ballot Intake Station (Vote-By-Mail Ballot Drop Box) available and staffed at each of the Early Voting locations during the Early Voting hours of operation.

  • General Election and City of Miami Bond Referendum and Special Election - Early Voting: Monday, October 19, 2026  through Sunday, November 1, 2026

City of Miami registered voters may choose to vote at any of the Early Voting Sites on the dates and times in which they are open.

Vote-By-Mail Information (VBM)
Per state law, any voter who wishes to have a mail ballot sent to their home must submit their request no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day specified below. Requests may be submitted to Miami-Dade County Office of the Supervisor of Elections. 

  • General Election and City of Miami Bond Referendum and Referendum Special Election: Last day to request VBM is October 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m

Miami-Dade County Office of the Supervisor of Elections is located at  2700 NW 87th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172 and will be open until 5:00 p.m.

Note: A vote-by-mail ballot must be returned and received by the Supervisor of Elections no later than 7:00 p.m. (local time) on election day for the respective election, in order to be counted.

If a voter forgets to sign their vote-by-mail envelope or their signature does not match, state law allows voters the opportunity to submit an affidavit to cure their vote-by-mail ballot. The affidavit must be completed and submitted to Miami-Dade Office of the Supervisor of Elections, along with a copy of their identification, by 5:00 p.m. on the second day after an election.

Vote by Provisional Ballot
Provisional Ballot - A person casting a provisional ballot shall have the right to present written evidence supporting their eligibility to vote to the Supervisor of Elections by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the second day following the election.

Voter Information, Voter Information Guides, and Precinct Locator

Know where to vote - It’s important that all voters view their assigned voting location before going to the polls.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – On Election Day, polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and voters must go to their assigned voting location. Voters whose polling place are changed will be notified by mail and signage will be placed at the original location redirecting the voter to the new location, consistent with Florida Statute. 

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