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NewsThe Haitian Times – FloridaAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

Linda Cothière advances to Miami-Dade School Board District 1 runoff election

Linda Cothière has qualified for a runoff election for the vacant District 1 seat on the Miami-Dade County School Board. The district encompasses North Miami, North Miami Beach, Biscayne Gardens, and Opa-locka.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this election will determine the representative for 1 on the school board that oversees one of the largest public school districts in the United States.

Key Facts

  • Linda Cothière is a candidate for the vacant District 1 seat on the Miami-Dade County School Board.
  • Cothière has officially advanced to a runoff election.
  • District 1 includes the municipalities of North Miami, North Miami Beach, Biscayne Gardens, and Opa-locka.
  • The school board oversees one of the largest public school districts in the United States.

Who's Mentioned

locationBiscayne Gardens“Area within District 1”locationDistrict 1“The electoral district for the school board seat”locationNorth Miami Beach“Area within District 1”personLinda Cothière“Educator and candidate for District 1 school board seat”locationOpa-locka“Area within District 1”locationMiami-Dade County“Jurisdiction of the school board”organizationThe Haitian Times“Source of the news article”locationNorth Miami“Area within District 1”organizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“The school district governed by the board”personKatrina Wilson“Educator and candidate for District 1 school board seat”