NewsWPLG Local 10November 3, 2026Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County voters decide general election races and ballot questions
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Miami-Dade County voters go to the polls on Tuesday to decide key races including governor, U.S. Senate, congressional seats, and local municipal elections, alongside ballot measures on school property taxes and homestead exemptions. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and in-person voters must present valid photo identification.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
Voters are determining the leadership of state and local government offices as well as approving local tax renewals and constitutional property tax exemptions that impact public school funding and municipal budgets.
Key Facts
- Miami-Dade County voters are casting ballots in general election races and ballot questions on Tuesday.
- Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for in-person voting at assigned precincts.
- In-person voters must bring a current and valid form of photo identification with a signature, such as a driver's license or U.S. passport.
- Voters without acceptable identification may cast a provisional ballot.
- The gubernatorial contest features Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly competing to replace term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis.
- The U.S. Senate race features Republican incumbent Ashley Moody against Democratic challenger Angie Nixon.
- Voters are deciding congressional contests, including newly redrawn districts such as the 24th and 26th Congressional Districts.
- Voters in House District 106 are deciding a state legislative race between Fabián Basabe and Lucia Báez-Geller.
- Municipal elections are taking place for leadership positions in Palmetto Bay, El Portal, and Aventura.
- A ballot measure asks voters to renew an existing property tax supporting Miami-Dade County Public Schools and employees.
- Amendment 3 is a statewide proposed constitutional amendment to increase Florida's homestead property tax exemption.
- County charter questions concerning local government procedures are also on the ballot.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMarco Rubio“Former U.S. Senator and current U.S. secretary of state.”PersonAshley Moody“Republican incumbent U.S. Senator.”PersonTomas Regalado“Miami-Dade Property Appraiser.”PersonByron Donalds“Republican candidate for governor and U.S. Representative.”PersonBryan Ávila“Republican state Senator and candidate for lieutenant governor.”PersonOliver Gilbert“Democratic candidate in Florida’s 24th Congressional District.”locationFlorida“The state where the election is taking place.”PersonRon DeSantis“Term-limited Governor of Florida.”PersonMario Diaz-Balart“Republican incumbent in the 26th Congressional District.”PersonGwen Graham“Former U.S. Representative and lieutenant governor candidate.”PersonFabián Basabe“Republican incumbent in House District 106.”PersonDeborah Hosey“Unaffiliated candidate in the 26th Congressional District.”PersonFrederica Wilson“Longtime U.S. Representative previously holding the 24th District seat.”PersonOmarr C. Nickerson“Incumbent Mayor of El Portal.”PersonAlina Garcia“Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections.”locationMiami-Dade County“The jurisdiction holding the general election.”PersonGeorge Alvarez“Challenger for Mayor of El Portal.”PersonLucia Báez-Geller“Democratic challenger in House District 106.”PersonNicole Locklin“Democratic challenger in the 26th Congressional District.”PersonDaniella Levine Cava“Miami-Dade County Mayor.”PersonAngie Nixon“Democratic challenger in the U.S. Senate race.”PersonDavid Jolly“Democratic candidate for governor and former U.S. Representative.”