Information for Candidates

Read reports from the Miami-Dade County Commission, Judicial, School Board and other candidates going back to 2006.

• Current candidates
• 2016 Democratic Executive Committee candidates
• 2016 Republican Executive Committee candidates
• Previous candidates (Use the drop down menu to view County elections back to 2002.)

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• Search for campaign contributors and expenditures
• Research State candidates
• 2012 Democratic Executive Committee candidates
• 2012 Republican Executive Committee candidates

Read Florida's FAQ for Campaign Finance.

All Miami-Dade County candidates must file their Campaign Treasurer's Reports with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections through the Online Reporting system. You'll need to get a login ID and password from us to file.

We must receive your report no later than midnight on the day designated, per Florida Statute 106.0705(3). If we receive it late, you will be fined, per Florida Statute 106.07(8)(b).

To review the reporting schedule, visit the Candidate Qualifying Handbook.

Vote-by-Mail Ballot Campaign Reports

Per Section 12-14.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code, candidates running for the offices of Miami-Dade County Mayor, Commissioner, Property Appraiser, Clerk of the Circuit Courts and Community Council must file a Vote-by-Mail Ballot Campaign Report to reveal the names of paid campaign workers who take part in vote-by-mail ballot activities.

Once the report has been completed, send a signed electronic copy to campaigns@miamidade.gov.

For quicker processing, make sure the email header includes the name of the candidate, the report name and references the type of report submitted (i.e. Jane Doe, 18-M03 VBM Campaign Report).

Candidates for office are required to submit financial disclosure forms.

Effective January 1, 2017 and in accordance with Sections 12-14.2 and 12-14.2.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County and Municipal Elected Officers, and Candidates, must file form MD-ED 28 to publicly disclose when they commence solicitation activities for Political Committees, Electioneering Communications Organizations, Political Parties, and/or 501(c)4 organizations.

• View the list of Miami-Dade County Officers and Candidates who have filed
• MD-ED 28 Frequently Asked Questions

The Candidate Qualifying Handbook has important information that you must know before deciding to be a candidate. You'll find detailed information for each County office up for election in 2018, information on campaign finance, County and state laws, and a lot of other valuable resources.

August 28, 2018

• Primary Election
  • State Candidate Qualifying Information
  • County Candidate Qualifying Information
• Miami Gardens General Election (June 4, 2018 – June 11, 2018)

November 6, 2018

• Aventura General Election (August 13, 2018 – August 17, 2018)
• Bal Harbour General Election (August 13, 2018 – August 17, 2018)
• Biscayne Park General Municipal Election (August 13, 2018 – August 27, 2018)
• Cutler Bay General and Special Elections (July 27, 2018 – August 10, 2018)
• Doral General and Special Elections (July 10, 2018 – July 24, 2018)
• El Portal General Election (August 13, 2018 – August 24, 2018)
• Key Biscayne Municipal and Special Elections (August 13, 2018 – August 23, 2018)
• Medley General Election (July 10, 2018 – August 8, 2018)
• Miami Lakes General and Special Elections (July 30, 2018 – August 8, 2018)
• North Bay Village General Election (July 19, 2018 – August 17, 2018)
• North Miami Beach General Election (August 20, 2018 – August 25, 2018)
• Opa-locka General Election (August 6, 2018 – August 17, 2018)
• Palmetto Bay General and Special Elections (August 6, 2018 – August 17, 2018)
• Pinecrest General Election (August 6, 2018 – August 17, 2018)
• Sunny Isles Beach General Election (August 14, 2018 – August 17, 2018)

Every now and then, election laws in local and state government are revised. As the laws change, candidates should stay informed. Read some of the legislative changes that have occurred over the years, and check back to see if there have been any updates since you last checked.

Electronic filing of campaign treasurer's reports

Reports; Certification and Filing