Opa-locka voters will choose a mayor and fill two city commission seats Nov. 3. The election puts financial management, neighborhood investment and responsive government before residents as candidates make their case for leading the city.

Natasha L. Ervin and Rose Tydus are running for mayor. Randolph Aikens, Sherelean Bass, Brian Dennis and Audrey Dominguez are competing for the commission seats. Residents may vote for one mayoral candidate and up to two commission candidates.

Mayor: Natasha L. Ervin

Natasha L. Ervin is a sitting Opa-locka commissioner and local business owner who has lived in the city since childhood. Elected in 2022, she has also served as vice mayor. Her public-service record includes support for stormwater improvements, sidewalk repairs, youth employment and recreational programming.

Ervin is campaigning on continuing the city’s recent work, with leaving state financial oversight among her leading priorities. She has said the city should retain effective financial controls after supervision ends. Her agenda also includes infrastructure, housing, public safety and supporting residents and businesses.

Mayor: Rose Tydus

Rose Tydus is a former Opa-locka commissioner and city clerk with decades of municipal experience. She became the city’s first Black city clerk in 1976 and later served three four-year commission terms, including time as vice mayor. Her community work has included neighborhood cleanups and youth literacy activities.

Tydus is seeking to improve Opa-locka’s public image and evaluate how city resources are used. Her platform includes maintaining parks and youth programs, supporting businesses, repairing streets, cleaning alleys and improving transparency. She also advocates equitable code enforcement and directing more resources toward programs that benefit residents.

City commission: Randolph Aikens

Randolph Aikens is a qualified candidate for Opa-locka City Commission. His connection to municipal government includes previous employment with the city; public records identify him in a facilities-management role. Historical reporting also documents his long tenure as a city employee.

A detailed 2026 platform could not be verified from the materials reviewed. A published September candidate questionnaire listed his responses as pending. His background should therefore be distinguished from current campaign commitments, which require an updated statement from Aikens before this profile can offer readers a fuller comparison.

Campaign Website: https://www.aikens-for-opa-locka.org/

City commission: Sherelean Bass

Sherelean Bass is a sitting Opa-locka commissioner with a background in education, community advocacy and ministry. Her city biography lists work as a community liaison specialist with Miami-Dade County Public Schools and service with school advisory councils, parent organizations and community groups.

Bass identifies infrastructure, affordable housing, social wellness and economic vitality as leading concerns. In published candidate responses, she said she wants to continue shaping policies that affect residents’ daily lives. She presents her record of service and stated commitment to transparency and integrity as reasons voters should return her to office.

Campaign Website: https://www.bassforopalocka.com/

City commission: Brian Dennis

Brian Dennis brings experience serving on Opa-locka’s charter review board and chairing its community relations, parks and recreation and activities board. In published candidate responses, he pointed to those roles as preparation for the commission and emphasized his connection to residents.

Dennis identifies long-term financial stability as a leading priority. He says the city needs transparent spending, accountability for taxpayer dollars and investment in infrastructure, city services and safe neighborhoods. His campaign also emphasizes expanding opportunity and improving communication between residents and City Hall.

City commission: Audrey Dominguez

Audrey Dominguez is a former Opa-locka commissioner seeking to return to the dais. In published candidate responses, she highlighted her previous engagement with residents and businesses and described accountability and listening as central to her approach.

Dominguez identifies ending state financial oversight as a leading priority. She says she wants to help move the city forward while addressing concerns raised by families and business owners. Her campaign emphasizes a city where residents feel safe, businesses can grow and local leadership works with the community on solutions.

Opa-locka voters will also consider two charter questions involving compensation and insurance benefits for the mayor and commissioners. Those questions are separate from selecting candidates.

Voter Information Box

Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Poll Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Registration Deadline: The deadline to register for this election was Oct. 5, 2026.
Where to Vote: On Election Day, voters must vote at their assigned precinct. Confirm your polling location through your county supervisor of elections.

Early Voting: Miami-Dade County offers early voting Oct. 19 through Nov. 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Miami-Dade voters may use any designated early voting location in the county. Elsewhere in Florida, dates, hours and locations vary; all counties offer early voting Oct. 24–31.

Vote by Mail: Requests for a ballot to be mailed must be received by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Completed domestic vote-by-mail ballots must reach the county supervisor of elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Postmarks do not count. In Miami-Dade, ballots may also be returned at designated secure ballot intake stations during early voting hours. Do not drop a mail ballot at an Election Day precinct.

Voting Resources: Visit Florida’s Division of Elections or Miami-Dade Elections for sample ballots, polling locations and additional information.