VOTING INFO: Early Voting runs through Sunday at 7 p.m., at 28 locations across the county. A full list of locations is here www.votemiamidade.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n One reason: the island has way more independents, percentage-wise, than the rest of Miami-Dade County.\u00a0 In fact, if \u201cNPA\u201d \u2014- no party affiliation \u2014 were a political party, it would be the #1 party in Key Biscayne.\u00a0<\/p>\n Independent\/NPA voters in Key Biscayne stand at 43% of the electorate, compared to 30% countywide.<\/p>\n More interestingly, the island\u2019s independent streak is led by Hispanic voters. Hispanic voters account for 4,529 registrants (57%) , including 2,042 NPA, 1,582 Republican and 798 Democratic voters. Indeed, nationally, analysts have said Hispanic voters are the \u201cswing\u201d voters that will likely decide contests in many communities, a New York Times analysis<\/a> found last month. \u00a0<\/p>\n Here are some other interesting demographics among registered voters in Key Biscayne:<\/p>\n Never miss a story! Sign up for our FREE newsletter<\/p>\n Age: Key Biscayne exhibits a \u201cvalley\u201d in early adulthood\/mid-30s (ages 26\u201340), with voter concentration spiking among youngest adults (18\u201325) and older demographics (51+).<\/p>\n Race: Key Biscayne stands out for its lack of black voters. It is a two-group electorate (91.6% are either Hispanic or White). Compare that to the fact Black voters represent over 13% of the broader County electorate.\u00a0<\/p>\n Partisanship: In Miami, Hispanic voters skew strongly Republican (43.07% Rep \/ 31.53% NPA \/ 22.60% Dem). But in Key Biscayne, as mentioned, Hispanics are more likely to be Independent.\u00a0 <\/p>\n Municipal elections are officially nonpartisan, but in Miami-Dade, parties regularly promote County, city, and village candidates. In Key Biscayne, candidates Oscar Sardi\u00f1as and Silvia Tarfa are registered Republicans. Fernando Vazquez and Luis de la Cruz have no party affiliation. Claire London \u2014 who said she was quitting, then withdrew \u2014 is the lone Democrat.\u00a0<\/p>\n But while campaigns and candidates have historically eyed the island for wealthy donors for statewide and federal races, the local Democratic club did not endorse any Council candidates, a sharp contrast with other Miami localities where both parties publish \u201cvoter cards\u201d to guide voters and take to the polls that often include local races. <\/p>\n The local Democratic club did recommend a \u201cno\u201d vote on the stormwater ballot question.\u00a0<\/p>\n A question to the County GOP about Key Biscayne local endorsements was not responded to.\u00a0<\/p>\n NEXT: Who are KB residents giving money to?<\/p>\n Invest in Local News for Your Town. Your Gift is tax-deductible<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sardinas-campaign-1024x683.jpg\")
Council Member Oscar Sardi\u00f1as points to a motorist as he campaigns in Key Biscayne, Oct. 28, 2026 (KBI Photo\/Tony Winton)<\/p>\n
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