Early voting for the Primary Election will take place at 23 sites across Miami-Dade County. Each location will have a staffed Secure Ballot Intake Station during voting hours.

Democrats will have some major choices, with early voting starting on Monday, August 3, 2026. This guide highlights the key federal, state, county, and school board races in the August 18, 2026 election for Miami-Dade Democratic voters. As additional information becomes available, we'll continue updating. We have linked Democratic candidate names to their websites where available.

• Request your mail ballot

• View your sample ballot

• Early voting hours and locations

• UPDATE YOUR PARTY AFFILIATION

"Our hearts are with the people of Venezuela and the many Venezuelan families here in Miami-Dade who are anxiously waiting to hear from loved ones. The loss of life, widespread destruction, and uncertainty facing so many families is heartbreaking, and our community mourns alongside them. These earthquakes come at a time when Venezuela has already endured years of extraordinary hardship, making the road to recovery even more difficult." - Miami-Dade Democratic Party Chair Laura Kelley

The Venezuelan community needs your support. Whether you're near Doral or Homestead, there are convenient drop-off locations where you can bring donations of essential supplies.

This Fourth of July is no ordinary Independence Day. It marks 250 years since the founding of the United States, and Miami-Dade County has a full slate of events to honor the occasion. From historic document exhibitions to waterfront fireworks, here's how our community is celebrating.

While you're at it, make sure you're signed up to vote in the upcoming August 2026 elections.

Miami Beach Primary Forum to Bring Together U.S. Senate, Governor, Congressional, and State House Candidates on June 18

RSVP for the Miami Beach Primary Forum

Voters from across Miami-Dade County will have a unique opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking some of Florida's most important elected offices at the upcoming Miami Beach Dems Primary Forum on June 18, 2026, at the historic Hotel Marseilles in Miami Beach.

Mark your calendar! Join us on Saturday, September 19th (NEW DATE) after the August primary elections. For table and sponsorship inquiries, please email [email protected].

Stay tuned for further information on individual tickets and the guest speakers.

Miami-Dade Democratic Party Chair Laura Kelley issued the following statement following Congresswoman Frederica Wilson's announcement that she will conclude her historic tenure in public office:

"For decades, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson has been a fearless champion for Miami-Dade County and a voice for communities that too often went unheard. She has spent a lifetime fighting for working families, children, seniors, students, and those who needed someone willing to stand up and speak on their behalf. For generations of families across our community, she has represented something even greater: hope, opportunity, and the belief that public service can still change lives.”