US EditionMiami approves delay of election to 2026, setting up legal battle with state
- Miami City Commissioners voted 3-2 on Thursday to delay the city's November 2025 election until November 2026, extending officials' terms by one year and switching elections to even years.
- The postponement follows a May 20 decision to align city elections with federal contests and impose lifetime term limits, but critics argue it illegally bypasses required voter approval under city and county charters.
- Supporters claim the change will boost turnout and save money, citing typical turnout of approximately 10-15% in special or off-year elections and aiming for 60-70% with alignment to federal races.
- Attorney General James Uthmeier warned the city cannot reschedule elections without a ballot referendum and vowed to consider all legal actions to stop the change, while Governor Ron DeSantis called it an unacceptable scheme extending officials’ terms without elections.
- The postponement has triggered legal challenges including an emergency injunction filed by Denise Galvez Turros, and opponents expect courts to resolve whether the move violates constitutional and voter rights.
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City of Miami commissioners postpone November election to 2026, defying state opinion - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI (WSVN) - City of Miami commissioners have voted to cancel the city’s November election and delay it until 2026.In a 3-2 vote pn Thursday,
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