Elections

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.

Candidate and Voter Information 

Next General Election

The next general election for the City will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the following seats:

  • Commissioner Seat Area 01 (Northern Area)
  • Commissioner Seat Area 03 (Southern Area)

The Official Candidate Qualifying Period commenced on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. until Friday, August 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Below are the names of those that officially qualified:

  • Commissioner Seat 1 - Patricia Alvarez, George Bardmesser, Jerry Joseph (incumbent), Iracilda Lichtinger
  • Commissioner Seat 3 - Greg Capra, Fabiola Stuyvesant (incumbent)

A Run-Off Election if necessary, will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

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.

 

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Location

Government Center
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
33160

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