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Federal, State & County Elections

For details on Federal, State, and County elections, visit Miami-Dade Elections.

Local Municipal Election – Sunny Isles Beach

Eligibility: Sunny Isles Beach residents who are qualified electors of the State and registered to vote in Miami-Dade County can participate in City elections.

Election Type: Elections for Mayor and City Commission are nonpartisan, meaning no party designations appear on the ballot.

Timing: General elections are held in even-numbered years alongside Miami-Dade County Elections.

Voter Information

Candidate and Voter Information

Results from the Tuesday, November 5, 2024, General Election are available to view at the link below.

Miami-Dade County General Election Results

Sunny Isles Beach General Election Results

A General Election was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for Commission Seats 1 and 3. Below are the unofficial* results:

Commission Seat 1

Patricia Alvarez - 2,628 (35.53%)
George Bardmesser - 1,355 (18.32%)
Jerry Joseph - 2,852 (38.56%)
Iracilda Lichtinger - 561 (7.59%)

Commission Seat 3

Greg Capra - 3,582 (48.71%)
Fabiola Stuyvesant - 3,772 (51.29%)

A run-off election will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, to elect one of the following candidates for Commission Seat 1:

Patricia Alvarez
Jerry Joseph

*Election results are unofficial until certified by the Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board.

Qualifying Period

The qualifying period for both offices commenced on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 9 a.m. to Friday, August 16, 2024, at 4 p.m. Any person who wishes to run for Commission Seat 01 or Commission Seat 03, must meet the requirements below and submit all required documentation within the qualifying period.

Election & Candidacy Requirements

Term Length: The Mayor and each Commissioner serve four-year terms, elected at-large by the City’s electors. [Municipal Charter § 2.3(a)]

Residency Requirement: Candidates must reside in the area the represent at the time of qualifying, during the election, and throughout their term. [Municipal Charter § 2.3(b)]

Eligibility: Candidates must have resided in the City and their respective area from which they seek election for at least one year before qualifying. [Municipal Charter § 2.4]

Campaign Finance

Section 106.021, F.S., states that “A person may not accept any contribution or make any expenditure with a view to bringing about his or her nomination, election, or retention in public office, or authorize another to accept such contributions or make such expenditure on the person’s behalf, unless such person has appointed a campaign treasurer and designated a primary campaign depository.”

For more information on becoming a candidate and obtaining the necessary documents, please contact the Office of the City Clerk.

What is "at-large" voting?

All registered voters in the City can vote for any seat, regardless of their residential area. Every resident can vote for each commissioner or mayor.

For qualifying requirements and other necessary documentation, contact the Office of the City Clerk.