In the elections held on November 3, 2026, Miami-Dade County favored the Democratic candidates for both the Florida governor race and the U.S. Senate, even as Decision Desk HQ projects Republican victories statewide. According to preliminary results from the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections, David Jolly secured 415,100 votes (52.84%) for governor, while Angie Nixon garnered 415,732 votes (53.00%) for the federal Senate. These figures reflect only the votes from Miami-Dade County.
Democratic Victory in Governor's Race
In the governor's race, Democrat David Jolly, running alongside Gwen Graham, received 415,100 votes (52.84%), outperforming Republican Byron Donalds, who, along with running mate Bryan Avila, gained 360,000 votes (45.83%). This gave Jolly a lead of 55,100 votes, or 7.01 percentage points.
The calculation is based on 785,526 total votes for this contest, including those for minor candidates and write-ins, which collectively received 10,426 votes (1.33%). The official portal shows all 768 reporting units for this election have been accounted for. A detailed breakdown of the governor's race in Miami-Dade, including voting methods, is available from CiberCuba.
Senate Race Sees Nixon Leading
Angie Nixon captured 415,732 votes (53.00%) in the race for the U.S. Senate seat from Florida, surpassing Republican Ashley Moody who received 359,887 votes (45.88%). Nixon's margin over Moody was 55,845 votes, or 7.12 percentage points. An independent candidate, Neil J. Gillespie, collected 8,804 votes (1.12%).
This race's total vote count is 784,423, with all 773 reporting units accounted for. These results specifically pertain to the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C., not the Florida state Senate. CiberCuba's electoral special provides additional insights into these outcomes.
Contrasting County and Statewide Results
While Jolly and Nixon emerged as leaders in Miami-Dade, Decision Desk HQ forecasts statewide victories for Byron Donalds as governor and Ashley Moody for the Senate. These projections are statewide and are not confirmations of victories in Miami-Dade.
According to the statewide Senate tally released by DDHQ at 3:00 AM Eastern on November 4, Moody has 4,207,774 votes (50.87%), compared to Nixon's 3,968,811 (47.98%). This statewide count is separate from Miami-Dade's and should not be confused with county-specific numbers.
Voter Turnout and Voting Method Disparities
The Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections reported 794,583 ballots cast out of 1,313,268 registered voters, marking a 60.50% turnout. The number of votes for each candidate is calculated independently for each contest.
Jolly led over Donalds in mail-in ballots (118,815 to 71,591) and early voting (178,473 to 169,257), while Donalds had a slim lead in election day votes (119,152 to 117,812). Nixon surpassed Moody across all voting methods: mail-in, early, and election day.
All reporting units being accounted for does not imply certification of results. The electoral authority emphasizes that these are preliminary results, pending review of provisional ballots and remedial declarations before official certification. The data does not indicate how specific demographic groups, such as Cuban or Cuban American voters, cast their ballots, as the results cover the entire county.
CiberCuba continues to offer a comprehensive special comparing Miami-Dade's results with other Florida counties, complete with tables, data sources, and electoral outcomes.
Key Insights on Miami-Dade's Election Results
Why did Miami-Dade favor Democrats while the state leaned Republican?
Miami-Dade has historically been a Democratic stronghold due to its diverse population and urban setting, which often contrasts with the more conservative rural areas of Florida that influence the statewide results.
What is the significance of preliminary election results?
Preliminary results provide an early indication of election outcomes but are subject to change as provisional ballots and other uncounted votes are reviewed before final certification.
How does voter turnout in Miami-Dade compare to previous elections?
The 60.50% voter turnout in Miami-Dade is consistent with past elections, reflecting a robust engagement among its residents, although turnout can vary depending on the election cycle and issues at stake.