Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has determined that the City of Miami cannot postpone its upcoming municipal elections from November 2025 to 2026 without voter approval. This decision, articulated in response to Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela's inquiry, emphasizes that changes to the city charter related to election dates must go through a ballot referendum, countering the city's previous reliance on a Florida statute allowing such changes via ordinance for synchronization with statewide elections. The proposal aims to increase voter turnout by aligning city elections with higher participation years, but it could extend the current officials' terms.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier stated that the City of Miami cannot reschedule its municipal elections for 2026 without first obtaining voter approval.
Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela inquired about moving the election date, leading to Uthmeier's assertion that any charter amendment must be approved by a vote.
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