# Who’s on Your Ballot? A Neutral Guide to the Miami Gardens City Council Candidates --- url: https://miamigardens.com/miami-gardens-2026-candidates-whats-on-ballot/ author: David published: 2026-08-17 modified: 2026-08-17 type: post categories: News tags: Candidates, City Council, Civic Engagement, Election 2026, Miami Gardens, Voting --- > Meet the candidates on the August 18 Miami Gardens ballot. A neutral, side-by-side look at who is running for City Council Seats 2, 4, and 6 and their stated priorities. Early Voting Near Miami Gardens 2026 | Locations, Dates, What to Bring ** Election 2026 # Where to Vote Early Near Miami Gardens for the November 3 Election By MiamiGardens.com Editorial** • October 7, 2026 • 5 min read ![Voters walking into a public library to cast early ballots](/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/early-voting-near-miami-gardens-2026.png) North Dade Regional Library is the early voting site inside Miami Gardens. You don't have to wait until Election Day to vote. Early voting for the November 3 election runs for two full weeks, from Monday, October 19, through Sunday, November 1, and you can vote at any early voting site in Miami-Dade County. Here are the sites closest to Miami Gardens and how to make your visit quick. Early voting at a glance**Dates:** Monday, October 19, through Sunday, November 1, every day. **Hours:** Sites open at 7:00 a.m. daily; confirm closing times with the Miami-Dade Elections Department. **Where:** Any of the county's 28 early voting sites, no matter where you live in Miami-Dade. ## The early voting site in Miami Gardens ### North Dade Regional Library **2455 NW 183rd Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33056.** This is the only early voting site inside city limits, and it is a popular one. During the August primary, it had one of the longer reported wait times among nearby sites, so it pays to plan your timing. ## Other nearby early voting sites Because you can vote at any early voting location in the county, these nearby sites are good alternatives if North Dade is busy or another location is more convenient for work or errands: ### Miami Lakes Community Center 15151 NW 82nd Avenue, Miami Lakes. A short drive west for residents on the west side of the city. ### Arcola Lakes Branch Library 8240 NW 7th Avenue, Miami. A convenient option just south of the city. ### North Miami Public Library 835 NE 132nd Street, North Miami. A nearby option to the east. ### Joseph Caleb Center Community Meeting Room 5400 NW 22nd Avenue, Building A, Miami. A good choice if you work or run errands farther south. ### Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch Library 2930 Aventura Boulevard, Aventura. The county notes that some early voting sites have been temporarily relocated this year, so check the official list before you go. Two weeks, 28 sites, any one you like. Early voting is the easiest way to skip the Election Day lines. ## What to bring Bring a current photo ID with your signature, such as a Florida driver license or Florida ID card. If your photo ID does not include your signature, bring a second ID that does. Reviewing your sample ballot before you go will make the process faster, especially with a property tax amendment and several local runoffs on the ballot. ## Tips to avoid the lines Weekday mornings and midday tend to be calmer than evenings and the final weekend. The Miami-Dade Elections Department posts live wait times for early voting sites during the voting period, so check before you leave home. Lines often build toward the end of early voting, so going in the first week can help. ## Already have a mail ballot? If you requested a vote-by-mail ballot, you can drop off your completed ballot at any early voting site during early voting hours. The deadline to request a mail ballot is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, and completed ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on November 3. ## What's on your ballot Miami Gardens voters will decide the City Council Seat 4 runoff, a School Board runoff, three statewide constitutional amendments including Amendment 3 on property taxes, and county, state, and federal races. Read our [Miami Gardens voter guide](/miami-gardens-voter-guide-november-3-2026/) and our [Amendment 3 explainer](/amendment-3-property-tax-what-it-means-miami-gardens/) before you go. Prefer Election Day?On Tuesday, November 3, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., but you must vote at your assigned polling place. Find it on your voter information card or through the Miami-Dade County Elections Department. ## Frequently asked questions ### When is early voting in Miami-Dade for the November 2026 election? Early voting runs from Monday, October 19, through Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 28 sites across Miami-Dade County. Sites open at 7:00 a.m. daily. ### Where can I vote early in Miami Gardens? North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33056, is the early voting site in Miami Gardens. Voters can use any early voting site in Miami-Dade County. ### Can I vote early at any location in Miami-Dade? Yes. During early voting, registered Miami-Dade voters can vote at any of the county’s early voting sites, not just the one closest to home. ### Can I drop off my mail ballot at an early voting site? Yes. Completed vote-by-mail ballots can be dropped off at any Miami-Dade early voting site during early voting hours. ### What ID do I need to vote early in Florida? Bring a current photo ID with your signature, such as a Florida driver license or Florida ID card. If the photo ID lacks a signature, bring a second ID with your signature. Early voting sites and dates are from the Miami-Dade County Elections Department as of October 7, 2026. Some sites may be relocated; confirm before you go. MiamiGardens.com does not endorse candidates or ballot measures. Published: October 7, 2026. --- *Source: [Miami Gardens](https://miamigardens.com/)*