Colombia Elections 2026: Miami and Houston Change Venues for Early Voting in Runoff

Colombians living in the United States are advised of last-minute changes to early voting locations for the upcoming presidential runoff election. The Colombian consulates in Houston and Miami have announced modifications affecting several polling sites where citizens can cast their ballots between June 15 and June 21.

In Houston, the Consulate General of Colombia has informed residents in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas that early voting will proceed similarly to the first round. Five voting stations, authorized by the National Civil Registry, will be available from June 15 to June 20, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. However, the consulate building itself cannot be used for early voting due to a request from the building's administration, citing issues and disorder from the previous election day on May 25. Another potential venue, the Metropolitan Multiservice Center, was also ruled out due to pre-scheduled academic and sports activities.

The consulate was instructed to find a new location that would not incur additional costs for the election process. The specific new venue for the Houston early voting has not been detailed in the provided text, but citizens registered in any of the six electoral districts within the consulate's jurisdiction can vote there. Those who do not vote during the early period must do so on the official election day, Sunday, June 21, in their registered city.

Similarly, in South Florida, the Colombian Consulate General in Miami has also announced significant changes to the main voting post for the runoff election. The office received a directive from the City of Coral Gables authorities on June 10, necessitating logistical adjustments. The most substantial change affects the polling station originally planned for the Colombian consulate in Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum.