Your guide to November’s election: The candidates and races on South Florida ballots
Miami Herald Staff
It’s back to the ballot box.
South Florida voters will get to choose a U.S. senator, a governor, state legislators and cabinet officers, as well as city leaders, School Board members and local referendums.
Election Day may be Nov. 8, but mail-in ballots hae already arrived and early voting began Oct. 24 at centers in Miami-Dade, Broward and the Keys.
If you want a sample ballot from your precinct, contact your supervisor of elections office.
Below is a guide on what’s on the ballot:
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Florida Amendments
NO. 1 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE VII, SECTION 4 ARTICLE XII, SECTION 42
Limitation on the Assessment of Real Property Used for Residential Purposes
NO. 2 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE II, SECTION 5 ARTICLE XI, SECTIONS 2 AND 5
Abolishing the Constitution Revision Commission
NO. 3 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6 ARTICLE XII
Additional Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Specified Critical Public Services Workforce
Florida
GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
- Ron DeSantis and Jeanette Nuñez
- Charlie Crist and Karla Hernandez
- Hector Roos and Jerry “Tub” Rorabaugh
- Carmen Jackie Gimenez and Kyle “KC” Gibson
ATTORNEY GENERAL
- Ashley Moody
- Aramis Ayala
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Jimmy Patronis
- Adam Hattersley
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
- Wilton Simpson
- Naomi Esther Blemur
U.S. CONGRESS
UNITED STATES SENATOR
- Marco Rubio
- Val Demings
- Dennis Misigoy
- Steven B. Grant
- Tuan TQ Nguyen
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, DISTRICT 20
- Drew Montez Clark
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, DISTRICT 23
- Joe Budd
- Jared Moskowitz
- Mark Napier
- Christine Scott
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, DISTRICT 24
- Jesus G. Navarro
- Frederica Wilson
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, DISTRICT 25
- Carla Spalding
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, DISTRICT 26
- Mario Diaz-Balart
- Christine Alexandria Olivo
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, DISTRICT 27
- María Elvira Salazar
- Annette Taddeo
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, DISTRICT 28
- Carlos A. Gimenez
- Robert Asencio
Florida Legislature
STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 30
- William “Bill” Reicherter
- Tina Scott Polsky
STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 36
- Ileana Garcia
- Raquel Pacheco
STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 38
- Alexis Maria Calatayud
- Janelle Perez
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 96
- Jenna Hague
- Dan Daley
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 100
- Chip LaMarc
- Linda Thompson Gonzalez
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 101
- Guy Silla
- Hillary Cassel
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 103
- George Navarini
- Robin Bartleman
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 105
- Vincent Parlatore
- Marie Woodson
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 106
- Fabián Basabe
- Jordan W. Leonard
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 113
- Vicki Lopez
- Alessandro “A.J.” D’Amico
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 114
- Demi Busatta Cabrera
- Adam Benna
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 115
- Alina Garcia
- Christie Cantin Davis
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 118
- Juan Fernandez-Barquin
- Johnny Gonzalo Farias
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 119
- Juan Carlos Porras
- Gabriel Gonzalez
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 120
- James “Jim” V. Mooney Jr
- Adam Gentle
JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Shall Justice Charles T. Canady of the Supreme Court be retained in office?
- Yes
- No
Shall Justice John D. Couriel of the Supreme Court be retained in office?
- Yes
- No
Shall Justice Jamie Grosshans of the Supreme Court be retained in office?
- Yes
- No
Shall Justice Jorge Labarga of the Supreme Court be retained in office?
- Yes
- No
Shall Justice Ricky Polston of the Supreme Court be retained in office?
- Yes
- No
Miami-Dade Referendums
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REFERENDUM 1
Charter Amendment Creating Local Oath of Office for County Commissioners and the County Mayor
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REFERENDUM 2
Charter Amendment Requiring Voter Approval for Changes to Governing Structure of County Transportation Assets
SCHOOL BOARD REFERENDUM
Referendum to Approve Ad Valorem Levy for Teachers, Instructional Personnel, Student Safety and Security
Miami-Dade County
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 2
- Marleine Bastien
- Philippe Bien-Aime
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 6
- Kevin Marino Cabrera
- Jorge Fors
CUTLER CAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - SEAT 1
- Leo D. Corradini
- Lois Rubin
FONTAINBLEAU LAKES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - SEAT 3
- Miguel Ignacio Garcia Sanchez
- Luis Gonzalez
BAL HARBOUR COUNCIL MEMBER - DISTRICT 5
- Neca M. Logan
- David Wolf
BISCAYNE PARK COMMISSIONER
- Veronica Amsler
- Mario E. Carozzi
- Ivette L. Corredero
- Jonathan Groth
- Judi Hamelburg
- Veronica L. Olivera
- Daniel Samaria
- Maxwell Stiss
DORAL COUNCILMEMBER - SEAT 1
- Susie Castillo
- Francisco “Frank” Gamez
- Carlos Pereira
- Rafael A. Pineyro
DORAL COUNCILMEMBER - SEAT 2
- Ivette Gonzalez Petkovich
- Maureen Porras
- Juan Manuel Sucre
HIALEAH REFERENDUM
- Charter Amendment to Article V Entitled “Elections”, Providing for Transfer of Administration between Succeeding Mayors
KEY BISCAYNE VILLAGE COUNCIL
- Andy Herrera
- Ed London
- Nicolas Lopez-Jenkins
- Oscar Sardiñas
- Fernando Vazquez
KEY BISCAYNE REFERENDUM 1
- Capital Project Ordinance Threshold Requirements
KEY BISCAYNE REFERENDUM 2
- Village Debt Limit Calculation
KEY BISCAYNE REFERENDUM 3
- Allowing Voters to Approve Debt that Exceeds the Debt Limit
KEY BISCAYNE REFERENDUM 4
- Approval Required for Amendments to Land Development Regulations
KEY BISCAYNE REFERENDUM 5
- Establishing Councilmember Primaries
KEY BISCAYNE REFERENDUM 6
- Establishing Courtesy Electronic Public Notice
KEY BISCAYNE REFERENDUM 7
- Establishing Supplemental Open Meeting Requirements
MEDLEY COUNCIL MEMBER
- Edgar Ayala
- Lizelh Ayala
- Ariel Francisco Carballo Consuegra
- Yenny Lorenzo
- Stephanie Otero
MIAMI REFERENDUM
- Lease Extension to Redevelop Existing Hyatt Hotel and Knight Center at 400 SE Second Ave.
MIAMI BEACH GROUP II - COMMISSIONER
- Sabrina Cohen
- Stephen Cohen
- Laura Dominguez
- Isaiah Mosley
- Mitch Novick
MIAMI BEACH REFERENDUM 1
- North Beach Oceanside Resort Overlay District (the “Overlay”) Floor Area Ratio (“FAR”) Increase
MIAMI BEACH REFERENDUM 2
- General Obligation Bond Issue For Arts and Cultural Facilities
MIAMI BEACH REFERENDUM 3
- Amend Charter Section 1.03(b): Require Voter Approval of Sale/Lease of Certain City-Owned Propert
MIAMI BEACH REFERENDUM 4
- Approval of Use of Rent Payments Received by City from Lincoln Road Parking Lot Leases
MIAMI BEACH REFERENDUM 5
- City Charter approval: Lease of City Property at 1664 Meridian Ave.
MIAMI BEACH REFERENDUM 6
- City Charter Approval: Lease of City Property at 1080 Lincoln Lane North/1688 Lenox Ave.
MIAMI BEACH REFERENDUM 7
- RPS4 District - South of Fifth Street FAR Incentive to Convert Existing Hotels into Residential Use
MIAMI BEACH REFERENDUM 8
- FAR Incentive for Residential and Office Uses on Washington Avenue Between First and Second streets
MIAMI LAKES COUNCILMEMBER - SEAT 2
- Ray Garcia
- Ian Anthony Medina
- William G. Perez
MIAMI LAKES REFERENDUM
- Town of Miami Lakes General Obligation Bonds for Miami Lakes Optimist Park
NORTH BAY VILLAGE AT-LARGE COMMISSIONER
- Goran Cuk
- Robert Hamilton McKnight
NORTH BAY VILLAGE REFERENDUM
- Bond Referendum For Stormwater And Roadway Improvements To Mitigate Sea Level Rise And Flooding Impacts
NORTH MIAMI BEACH GROUP 2 - COMMISSIONER
- Jay Chernoff
- Hubert Dubé
- Paule Villard
NORTH MIAMI BEACH GROUP 6 - COMMISSIONER
- Wrendly Mesidor
- Phyllis Smith
- Mark St. Vil
OPA-LOCKA MAYOR
- Christine Banks
- Chris Davis
- Justo R. Rodriguez
- John Taylor
OPA-LOCKA COMMISSIONERS
- Randolph Aikens
- Sherelean Bass
- Audrey Dominguez
- Natasha L. Ervin
- Sandra Espinal
- Dorothy “Dottie” Johnson
- Jannie L. Russell
- George Suarez Jr
OPA-LOCKA REFERENDUM 1
- Amending compensation to provide for life insurance, medical insurance and monthly vehicle stipend
OPA-LOCKA REFERENDUM 2
- Amending compensation for Mayor and City Commissioners, providing for life insurance and medical insurance
PALMETTO BAY MAYOR
- Karyn Cunningham
- Alan “AlJohn” Farquharson
- Eugene Flinn
PALMETTO BAY COUNCIL MEMBER - SEAT 1
- Patrick Fiore
- Pam Gorman
PALMETTO BAY COUNCIL MEMBER - SEAT 3
- Russell Jones
- Marsha Matson
SOUTH MIAMI REFERENDUM 1
- Establishment of a supermajority Commission voting requirement for less restrictive Citywide land use/development regulations
SOUTH MIAMI REFERENDUM 2
- Reduction in the number of required Commission meetings each month
SOUTH MIAMI REFERENDUM 3
- Establishment of a four-year term of office for the City Mayor
SOUTH MIAMI REFERENDUM 4
- Authorizing City Offices and Departments internal fund transfers throughout the Fiscal year with Commission approval
SOUTH MIAMI REFERENDUM 5
- Establishing that installation of elected officials is 6 p.m. the business day following election certification
SUNNY ISLES BEACH MAYOR
- Anita Funtek
- Dana Goldman
- Larisa Svechin
SUNNY ISLES BEACH - RESIDENTIAL AREA
- Stephanie Henry
- Jeniffer Viscarra
THIRD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
Shall Judge Alexander Spicola Bokor of the 3rd District Court of Appeal be retained in office?
- Yes
- No
Shall Judge Edwin A. Scales of the 3rd District Court of Appeal be retained in office?
- Yes
- No
Broward Charter Questions
Broward County Charter Question 1
- Amends County Charter to Be Consistent With Constitutional Amendment and Special Law Regarding County Offices
Broward County Charter Question 2
- Amends County Charter to Consolidate Central Examining Boards and to Ensure Consistency With State Law
BROWARD COUNTY
Broward County Commissioner, District 2
- Mark D. Bogen
- Write-in
Cooper City City Commissioner, District 1
- Joshua Giancarlo
- Jeremy Katzman
Cooper City City Commissioner, District 2
- Lisa Mallozzi
- Howard Meltzer
Coral Springs City Commissioner, Seat 2
- Shawn Michael Cerra
- Daniel Penha Foganholi
Dania Beach City Commissioner, At Large
- Chickie Brandimarte
- Morris Goldwire
- Lori Lewellen
- Luis Rimoli
- A. J. Ryan
- Jessica Speirs
- Jonathan L. Thomas
Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner, District 1
- Christina Nicole Disbrow
- John Charles Herbst
- Ken Keechl
- Chris Williams
Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner, District 3
- Pam Beasley-Pittman
- Yvette DuBose
- Donna Guthrie
- Nadine Hankerson
Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner, District 4
- Kevin Cochrane
- Ted Inserra
- Mike Lambrechts
- Kathleen A. “Kitty” McGowan
- Ed Rebholz
- Jacquelyn “Jackie” Scott
- Warren Sturman
Hallandale Beach City Commissioner, At Large, Seat 1
- Mike Butler
- Keith S. London
- Matthew “Matt” Lorenzo
- Galina D. Urman
Hallandale Beach City Commissioner, At Large, Seat 2
- Joy D. Adams
- Qunea Gordon
- Greg Waters
Hollywood City Commissioner, District 3
- Traci L. Callari
- Alan Darder
Hollywood, City Commissioner, District 5
- Kevin Biederman
- Francisco Vargas
Lauderdale Lakes City Commissioner, Seat 1
- Floyd Amos
- Marilyn Davis
- Mark Anthony Spence
Lauderdale Lakes City Commissioner, Seat 2
- Sandra Davey
- Nethel L. Stephens
- Sharon Thomas
Lauderhill Mayor, Seat 5
- Richard Campbell
- Ken Thurston
Lauderhill City Commissioner, Seat 4
- Denise D. Grant
- Miguelaille “Migy” Pierre
Margate City Commissioner, Seat 3
- Antonio V. Arserio
- Theresa Book
Margate City Commissioner, Seat 5
- Nina Culver
- Joanne Simone
North Lauderdale Mayor, At Large
- Samson Borgelin
- Ana M. Ziade
North Lauderdale City Commissioner, District A
- Luke Lewis
- Martinus D. Rolle
- Lorenzo Charles Wood
Oakland Park City Commissioner, At Large
- Steven R Arnst
- Fitzgerald Budhoo Sr
- Coby King
- Tim Lonergan
- Kedner Maxime
- Letitia “Tish” Newbold
Plantation Mayor, At Large
- Nick Sortal
- Lynn Stoner
Plantation Council Member, At Large, Group 1
- Erik Anderson
- Carol Sword
Plantation Council Member, At Large, Group 2
- James Michael Frommert
- Denise Horland
Plantation Council Member, At Large, Group 5
- H. Wayne Clark Jr
- Dylan Cole
- Louis Reinstein
Pompano Beach City Commissioner, District 2
- Barbara “BJ” Coons
- Luiz Dasilva
- Rhonda Eaton
- Thomas Terwilliger
- David van der Most
Pompano Beach City Commissioner, District 3
- Alison Fournier
- Tom Heinrich
- Tom McMahon
Pompano Beach, City Commissioner, District 4
- Kevin Eason Sr
- Beverly Perkins
- Mary Scofield-Phillips
Pompano Beach City Commissioner, District 5
- Cyndy Floyd
- Barry Moss
Southwest Ranches Council Member, At Large, District 1
- Bob Hartmann
- Carlos Hernandez
Sunrise City Commissioner, Seat D
- Jacqueline A. Guzman
- Niccole Pazos
Tamarac Mayor, At Large
- Mike Gelin
- Michelle J. Gomez
Tamarac City Commissioner, District 2
- Alexandra Alvarez
- Joseph M. Lanouette
- Stuart R. Michelson
- Tyneka M. Rene
- Morey Wright
Tamarac City Commissioner, District 4
- Kicia Daniel
- Carol Mendelson
- David W. Mountford
West Park City Commissioner, Seat 1
- Tangi Lunette Bates
- Katrina V. Touchstone
West Park City Commissioner, Seat 2
- Cristina Eveillard
- Brandon Smith
Weston City Commissioner, Seat 3
- Patricia C. Bernardini
- Byron L. Jaffe
- Didi Reyes-Greenstein
Weston City Commissioner, Seat 4
- Mary Molina-Macfie
- Alfredo Ortega
Wilton Manors Mayor, At Large
- Boyd Corbin
- Scott Newton
Wilton Manors City Commissioner, At Large
- Don D’Arminio
- Paul Rolli
- Roy David Walker
Broward County Education
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
Shall Judge Ed Artau be retained in Office?
- Yes
- No
Shall Judge Dorian K. Damoorgian be retained in Office?
- Yes
- No
Shall Judge Jonathan D. Gerber be retained in Office?
- Yes
- No
Shall Judge Robert M. Gross be retained in Office?
- Yes
- No
Shall Judge Spencer D. Levine be retained in Office?
- Yes
- No
Shall Judge Melanie G. May be retained in Office?
- Yes
- No
This story was originally published October 13, 2022 at 7:00 AM.