Vote 2025: Election Night Special - Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah Mayoral Races & National Updates

South Florida Election Results

• 🗳️ Steven Miner has won re-election as Mayor of Miami Beach, narrowly defeating challenger Kristen Rosen Gonzalez with 51% of the vote.
• 💡 Miner highlighted his achievements in addressing crime, cleaning up Spring Break, and improving infrastructure during his term.
• 🏆 In Hialeah, Brian Calvo has been elected Mayor, securing over 53% of the vote and making history as the city's youngest mayor at 27.
• 🔑 Calvo's platform included addressing water issues, ending pensions for elected officials, and reducing property taxes.
• 🤝 The race for Miami Mayor is headed to a runoff between Eileen Higgins and Emilio Gonzalez, with both candidates emphasizing a need to restore trust and reduce drama in city hall.
• 📊 Higgins, a county commissioner and engineer, focused on her problem-solving approach, while Gonzalez, a former city manager, positioned himself as an experienced outsider.
• 📉 Joe Carol, a former mayor, conceded his mayoral bid, expressing contentment with his political legacy.

National Election Highlights

• 🇺🇸 In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger made history by becoming the state's first female governor, winning with 57% of the vote.
• 🔵 New Jersey's gubernatorial race saw Democrat Mikey Cherelle projected to win, potentially turning the state blue.
• 🗽 The New York City mayoral race is highlighted, with Democrat Zoran Mandami, a self-proclaimed Democratic socialist, leading polls against independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
• ⚖️ California voters are deciding on a new congressional map, Proposition 50, which could significantly impact the balance of power in Congress.

Local Miami-Dade Races

• 🏘️ Several Miami-Dade and Monroe county cities held municipal elections, with results reported for various council seats and vice mayor positions.
• 📈 Miami Beach Commissioner Christine King overwhelmingly won re-election with 84% of the vote for District 5.
• ⚖️ The Miami Commissioner District 3 race will go to a runoff between Frank Coro and Rolando Escalona.
• 🏡 Homestead saw election results for Vice Mayor and City Council seats, with Jennifer Bailey winning Vice Mayor and Kimberly Ksky, Erica Avila, and Deborah Tiner Stiff winning council seats.