NewsThe Miami HurricaneAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County holds primary elections for Commission and judicial seats
Miami-Dade County primary elections have concluded for various local offices, including County Commission seats and judicial positions. Candidates for the County Commission must secure more than 50% of the vote to win outright and avoid a runoff or general election.
Read the full story at The Miami HurricaneWhy It Matters
The results of these elections determine the local officials responsible for county-wide policy, budget oversight, and judicial administration in Miami-Dade.
Key Facts
- Miami-Dade County Commission races are nonpartisan.
- Candidates for the Miami-Dade Commission must receive over 50% of the vote to win the seat.
- If no candidate receives over 50% of the vote, a runoff or general election is required.
- Judicial seats were also included in the primary election ballot.
Who's Mentioned
personDaniel Perez“U.S. Ambassador to Brazil”organizationThe Miami Hurricane“The news publication reporting on the elections.”personDestiny Alvarez“Winner of judicial race”personMonica Colucci“Re-elected School Board member District 8”personDanielle Cohen Higgins“Re-elected as District 8 County Commissioner”personVicki Lopez“District 5 Commissioner heading to a runoff”personEileen Higgins“Mayor of Miami”personLinda Cothiere“School Board District 1 candidate in runoff”locationMiami-Dade County“Jurisdiction where the elections are taking place.”personSteve Gallon III“Resigned School Board member”personMavel Ruiz“Incumbent judge defeated in election”personRob Piper“Challenger for District 5 Commissioner seat”organizationMiami-Dade Commission“Local governing body with seats up for election.”personKatrina Wilson“School Board District 1 candidate in runoff”personMarleine Bastien“Re-elected as District 2 County Commissioner”