The city of Miami’s decision to postpone the scheduled November 2025 election to 2026 without voter approval was unconstitutional, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal has ruled, siding with a lower court.

Multiple credible news sources report that the Florida Third District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling that Miami's ordinance to delay the November 2025 mayoral and commission elections until 2026 was unconstitutional. The court found that the city violated both its own charter and the Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter by postponing the election without voter approval. This ruling came after a legal challenge by mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez, who argued that the delay was unlawful.

The appellate court's decision was detailed in a 27-page opinion and was described as a victory for voters, emphasizing adherence to election laws and voter rights. The city commission had passed the ordinance on a narrow 3-2 vote, with Mayor Francis Suarez signing it, but the courts have now blocked this delay. This is current and verified information as of July 2025.