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NewsThe Haitian TimesAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

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

Linda Cothière has qualified for a runoff election to fill 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 manages one of the largest public school districts in the United States.

Key Facts

  • Linda Cothière has advanced to a runoff election for the District 1 seat on the Miami-Dade County School Board.
  • The District 1 seat is currently vacant.
  • District 1 includes the areas of North Miami, North Miami Beach, Biscayne Gardens, and Opa-locka.
  • The district contains a significant Haitian American population.

Who's Mentioned

personBernard W.H. Jennings“Former candidate in the primary.”locationBiscayne Gardens“Area within District 1”personJoy L. Jackson“Former candidate in the primary.”locationNorth Miami Beach“Area within District 1”personLinda Cothière“Educator and candidate for District 1 school board seat.”locationOpa-locka“Area within District 1”personThera Johnson“Former candidate in the primary.”personWrendly Mesidor“Former candidate in the primary.”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.”personErhabor Ighodaro“Former candidate in the primary.”organizationMiami-Dade County School Board“Governing body for public schools in Miami-Dade County”locationSt. Thomas University“Alma mater of Linda Cothière.”personJames Wright“Former candidate in the primary.”