Miami-Dade County Mayor Faces New Challenges After Election Results
Daniella Levine Cava will serve another four years as Miami-Dade County’s mayor, but last week’s general election results leaves the strong mayor in a political bind.
Republicans Sweep Constitutional Races
Republicans won all the county’s constitutional races, and the Democrats only hold a one-seat advantage on the county commission.
Mayor Levine Cava’s Response
“I am going to be the mayor; I’ve always been working across the aisle,” Levine Cava told NBC 6 Friday.
It’s the first time Levine Cava addresses election night results with NBC 6.
Newly Elected Constitutional Officers
Juan Fernandez-Barquin won the clerk of courts race with 55 percent of the vote.
Tomas Regalado was elected the county’s property appraiser with 57 percent of the vote.
In the race for tax collector, Dariel Fernandez beat his opponent with 55 percent of the vote.
Florida State Representative Alina Garcia won the Supervisor of Elections race with 55 percent of the vote.
For the first time in decades, Miami-Dade County has an elected sheriff in Rosie Cordero-Stutz, who was endorsed by Trump and won her race by 55 percent.
Political Analysis
Political analysts point out all these candidates won their races with numbers that almost mirror the gap between Trump and Democratic Candidate Kamala Harris. Trump won Miami-Dade with 55 percent of the vote.
Mayor’s Future Plans
The mayor, a Democrat, will now have to work with all these newly elected officers.
“I’m in a nonpartisan seat, and I have a lot of support across all sectors. And that is how I will continue,” Levine Cava said Friday.
County Commission Majority
While the County Commission is supposed to be non-partisan, of the 13 commissioners, seven are Democrats and hold a slight majority.
Conclusion
As Miami-Dade County’s mayor, Levine Cava will face new challenges in working with the newly elected constitutional officers, who are mostly Republicans. Despite the political differences, Levine Cava remains committed to her nonpartisan approach and vows to continue working for the people of Miami-Dade County.
FAQs
Q: What is the significance of the election results for Mayor Levine Cava?
A: The election results leave the mayor in a political bind, as Republicans won all the county’s constitutional races and the Democrats only hold a one-seat advantage on the county commission.
Q: What are the implications for the County Commission?
A: The County Commission is supposed to be non-partisan, but with seven Democrats holding a slight majority, it may lead to more partisan divisions.
Q: How will Mayor Levine Cava approach her new term?
A: Levine Cava has vowed to continue working across the aisle and for the people of Miami-Dade County, regardless of political party affiliation.
Q: What does the election results say about the Democratic Party?
A: Political analysts point out that the election results suggest the Democratic Party needs to rethink its approach to reaching out to voters and building support.
