Miami-Dade and Broward Counties Prepare for Crucial 2026 Primary Elections
Miami-Dade and Broward counties are preparing for their primary elections on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, which will determine candidates for federal, state, and local offices. These primaries are particularly significant as they will decide who makes decisions on critical local issues such as schools, transportation, taxes, housing, and public safety. In Miami-Dade, voters will encounter varied ballots depending on their address and political affiliation. Key local races include contests for the Miami-Dade Commission, which oversees county public transit, the budget, urban development, and housing, with three districts up for election. The Miami-Dade School Board, governing the nation's fourth-largest school district, also has seats on the ballot. Additionally, City of Miami residents will vote on municipal questions, including a proposal to align municipal elections with state or county elections and a management agreement for the Miami Marine Stadium. Broward County will also hold elections for its County ... 
