Some Florida voters will be heading to the polls to vote in two special elections and the Miami mayoral race. Here's what to know.

Joe Casello. Long, a Democrat and longtime ally of Casello, easily defeated Republican Maria Zack and independent candidate Karen Yeh with 63% of the vote in a three-way race that drew voters from across Delray Beach,

Democrat Rob Long is the newest member of the Florida House of Representatives, after winning an overwhelming victory over a MAGA Republican in a Palm Beach County special election.

Five weeks before the start of the 2026 Florida legislative session, voters in part of Palm Beach County will vote in a Dec. 9 special election to fill a vacancy in the state House of

Florida Democrats outperform President Donald Trump’s margins in final round of 2025 voting. Is it the canary in the coal mine for Florida Republicans in 2026?

As Republicans and Democrats look ahead to next year’s midterms, both parties are keeping an eye on a series of state and local special elections to close the year out. Democrats are seeking

Whether these trends hold remains to be seen — a lot can change in a little less than a year — but operatives in both parties agree on one thing: South Florida is suddenly back on the map, and Democrats head into 2026 with more wind at their backs than they’ve felt in years.

Rob Long won Tuesday’s special election for Florida House District 90, filling the seat left vacant after state Rep. Joe Casello’s death in July. The district includes Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and nearby coastal communities.

Democrat Eileen Higgins won Miami’s mayoral race on Tuesday night, defeating her Republican opponent Emilio González.