Miami approves delay of election to 2026, setting up legal battle with state

ust over four months before voters were to choose a new Mayor and two other officials at City Hall, the Miami Commission has narrowly approved postponing its election to November 2026, sparking outcry and a likely challenge from the state.

Commissioners voted 3-2 for the change, with Christine King and Ralph Rosado joining the measure’s sponsor, Damian Pardo, in supporting the election delay.

Joe Carollo and Miguel Gabela, frequent foes on the five-member panel, voted “no.”

The change, if it stands, will confer all Commissioners and Mayor Francis Suarez an extra year in office while denying 17 others running for office a timely conclusion to their efforts.



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