Elections 2022

Important Links

For more information on or before Election Day, please take advantage of the links below.   Note that election results will begin posting at 7:15 p.m. on Election Day. 

General Election Results Link

Miami-Dade Elections Department Website

Elections 20222 / Notice of General and Special


Village of Palmetto Bay

Notice of General Election and Qualifying Period

The Village of Palmetto Bay will hold a General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the positions of: Mayor, Councilmember Seat 1, and Councilmember Seat 3. If required, a Run-off Election will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that from noon on August 1, 2022, until noon on August 12, 2022, the Village will hold its qualification period for all persons interested in qualifying as candidates for the 2022 General Election. 

 For further information, interested persons may visit www.palmettobay-fl.gov, or may contact Missy Arocha, Village Clerk, at 305-259-1234.


Municipio de Palmetto Bay

Aviso de Elección General y Período de Calificación

El Municipio de Palmetto Bay llevará a cabo una Elección General el martes 8 de noviembre del 2022 para los puestos de alcalde, concejal del escaño 1, y concejal del escaño 3. De ser necesario, se celebrará una elección de segunda vuelta el martes 29 de noviembre del 2022.

POR EL PRESENTE AVISO SE COMUNICA que a partir del mediodía del 1 de agosto del 2022 hasta el mediodía del 12 de agosto del_2022, el Municipio llevará a cabo su período de calificación para todas las personas interesadas en postularse como candidatos para la Elección General del 2022. 

Para obtener más información, las personas interesadas pueden visitar www.palmettobay‑fl.gov o comunicarse por el 305-259-1234 con Missy Arocha, Secretaria del Municipio.

General Information - Election of November 8, 2022


The Village Clerk serves as the Supervisor of Elections for the Village of Palmetto Bay which includes being the qualifying officer for candidates for all Village offices. Election management includes providing qualifying documents to candidates and accepting campaign financial reports.

The Village contracts with Miami-Dade County Elections Department to print ballots, provide voting equipment and poll workers and tally voting results for all Village elections. Elections for Federal, State and County offices are handled solely by Miami-Dade Elections Department.

Any citizen who is a qualified elector of Miami-Dade County and has resided continuously in the Village of Palmetto Bay for at least two years preceding the date of qualifying is eligible to be a candidate for the office of the Village Council. The Village is divided into three residential areas. Section 2.03 of the Village Charter requires that one Councilmember reside in the Northern Area (Seat 1), one Councilmember reside in the Central Area (Seat 2) and one Councilmember reside in the Southern Area (Seat 3). Candidates for the office of Mayor and Vice Mayor are elected without regard to residence in a particular residential area. Persons running from a particular residential area must be a resident of the residential area which she/he proposes to represent on the Council at the time of qualifying, at the time of his/her election and must continue to reside in such residential area during his/her term of office. A copy of the Village Charter is provided for your information and review regarding Election information and residential areas of the Village. 
 
In the election of November 8, 2022, candidates may qualify for the seat of: Mayor, Councilmember for District 1, and Councilmember for District 3.

A General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Any candidate receiving a number of votes greater than 50% of the total number of ballots cast shall be duly elected to the Council and no run-off shall be required.
 
 Make sure to check with the Miami-Dade County Elections Department or look at your Voter's Registration Card for your assigned precinct. 
 
 

Run-Off Election

If required, a Run-off Election will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The ballot for the run-off election shall contain the names of the candidates for Mayor, Councilmember for District 1, and Councilmember for District 3. The candidates receiving the most votes shall be duly elected to Village office. 


The duly elected Mayor and Councilmembers for District 1 and District 3 shall each serve a four-year term commencing at the next regular scheduled Council meeting after the general election or should a run-off be necessary, at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting following the day of the run-off election.
 
 For more information, please contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234.

Important Dates

Below are important dates to consider regarding the upcoming General Election:

  • The last day to register to vote: October 11, 2022
  • The last day to request a Vote by Mail Ballot: October 29, 2022
  • Early voting begins: October 24, 2022

Pursuant to the Canvassing Board Schedule (attached), the schedule is subject to change.  In addition, below you will find important dates to reference during the election cycle. 

  • Overseas VBM ballot mailing: scheduled for September 23, 2022
  • Domestic VBM ballot mailing: scheduled for October 3, 2022
  • General Election Certification: November 18, 2022