Miami Lakes Referendum 5 — Election Procedure: November General Election with December Runoff (Miami-Dade County)
Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Voters in the city of Miami Lakes
- What it does
- Shall the Town Charter be amended so that: (1) if in a general election no candidate receives more than fifty percent of the votes, a runoff between the top two candidates shall be held the second Tuesday of December; (2) the 21-day runoff provision is repealed; and (3) the Council shall hold no meetings between election and swearing-in except for emergencies?
- Needed to pass
- A simple majority
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Quick answers
- How many votes does Miami Lakes Referendum 5 need to pass?
- A simple majority
- Should I vote yes or no on Miami Lakes Referendum 5?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
- When is the vote?
- The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.