Request deadline
5:00pm, Thursday, October 22, 2026
The twelfth day before the election.
Source: Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections, vote-by-mail page, verified September 1, 2026.
Miami-Dade School Board • District 1 • Runoff Election
How to vote in the November 3 runoff
Linda Cothiere Aristide faces Katrina Wilson in the runoff. Here's how to register, vote by mail, or vote on Election Day.
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Last verified: September 1, 2026
01 / Early voting
Early voting is open now: October 19 to November 1
Early voting runs Monday, October 19 through Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 7:00am to 7:00pm every day. Any registered Miami-Dade voter can vote at any of the 28 early-voting sites. See all 28 sites, hours, and request a free ride to the polls.
A Secure Ballot Intake Station is staffed at every early-voting site during voting hours, so you can drop off a vote-by-mail ballot in person instead of mailing it.
Early-voting sites, hours, and ride request →
Source for the November schedule: Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections, early voting page. Early-voting schedule: Miami-Dade Elections PDF, last checked October 19, 2026.
02 / Vote by mail
Request early. Return by 7:00pm.
Vote-by-mail requests do not carry over automatically between elections in most cases. Even if you voted by mail in August, request again for November and confirm it's active. Use the county's Voter Information tool to track the ballot after you request it.
Return deadline
7:00pm on Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. A postmark by Election Day is not enough. It has to be received.
Ways to return your ballot
- By mail. No postage is required for countywide elections.
- At a Secure Ballot Intake Station or vote-by-mail drop box at any early-voting location, during early-voting hours only.
- In person at the Main Office, 2700 NW 87th Avenue, or the Branch Office, 111 NW 1st Street, Lobby, Stephen P. Clark Center, before 7:00pm on Election Day.
Track your ballot
Use the Voter Information tool
Check when your ballot was mailed, received, and counted with the county's Voter Information tool.
Verified September 1, 2026.
03 / Election Day
Tuesday, November 3
Polls are open 7:00am–7:00pm. Find your assigned precinct and polling location with the official Miami-Dade Voter Information tool. The registration deadline to vote in this election is Monday, October 5, 2026.
Where to go
Your assigned precinct
Use the official Miami-Dade Voter Information tool to find your polling location.
What to bring
Current and valid photo ID with signature
If you don't have one, you can still vote a provisional ballot. It counts once your eligibility, precinct, and signature are confirmed.
Source: Florida Division of Elections, Election Day voting, verified September 1, 2026.
04 / FAQ
Questions voters ask
Use these answers with the official county and state sources linked on this page.
When and where is early voting for the November 2026 election?
Early voting runs Monday, October 19 through Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 7:00am to 7:00pm every day, at 28 sites. Any registered Miami-Dade voter can vote at any of them. See the full list of sites and hours.
What is the deadline to register to vote for the November election?
Monday, October 5, 2026. Register or check your registration with the Voter Information tool.
What is the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot?
5:00pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the twelfth day before the election. See the Miami-Dade vote-by-mail page.
By when must my vote-by-mail ballot be received?
By 7:00pm on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026. A postmark by that date is not enough — the ballot must be received by the deadline.
What time do polls open and close on Election Day?
Polls are open from 7:00am to 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. See the Florida Division of Elections details.
What ID do I need to vote in person?
Florida law requires a current and valid photo ID with signature at early voting or on Election Day. If you don't have one, you can vote a provisional ballot, which counts if your eligibility, precinct, and signature match. See the Florida Division of Elections details.
Am I in Miami-Dade School Board District 1?
Confirm your district status with the official Miami-Dade Voter Information tool rather than guessing by zip code. Reference documents: Precincts within School Board Districts and School Board Districts with Precincts and Zip Codes.
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