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These are the Editorial Board’s endorsements for November’s general election | Opinion

By The Miami Herald Editorial Board

Updated November 5, 2024 10:22 AM

Rita O’Shell holds her sticker after voting at the North Dade Regional Library during Election Day on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Items on the ticket during this election included the primaries for U.S. Senate, Miami-Dade sheriff, and the election for Miami-Dade County mayor. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com

Editorial Board’s General Election Endorsements

In advance of the upcoming general elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, the Editorial Board interviewed and researched candidates to better understand their views on various issues and how their policies will affect their constituents. The goal is to give voters a better idea of who’s the best candidate for each race.

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The 2024 general election is just around the corner. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, voters will cast ballots in federal, state and local elections.

The Miami Herald Editorial Board interviewed and researched candidates running in Florida and Miami-Dade County races to better understand their views on various issues and how their policies would affect constituents. The goal is to give voters information about the candidates and explain the reasoning for our choices in each race.

With dozens of candidates to evaluate, the Editorial Board is committed to helping you make sense of it all. Click on each of the links to read the Board’s endorsement and the reasoning behind it.

Here’s the list of the races with our endorsements:

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BEHIND THE STORY

Who decides the political endorsements?

In advance of local and state elections, Miami Herald Editorial Board members interview political candidates, as well as advocates and opponents of ballot measures. The Editorial Board is composed of experienced opinion journalists and is independent of the Herald’s newsroom. Members of the Miami Herald Editorial Board are: Amy Driscoll, editorial page editor; and editorial writers Isadora Rangel and Mary Anna Mancuso. Read more by clicking the arrow in the upper right.

What does the endorsement process look like?

The Miami Herald Editorial Board interviews political candidates to better understand their views on public policy and how their policies will affect their constituents. Board members do additional reporting and research to learn as much as possible about the candidates before making an endorsement. The Editorial Board then convenes to discuss the candidates in each race. Board members seek to reach a consensus on the endorsements, but not every decision is unanimous. Candidates who decline to be interviewed will not receive an endorsement.

Is the Editorial Board partisan?

No. In making endorsements, members of the Editorial Board consider which candidates are better prepared to represent their constituents — not whether they agree with our editorial stances or belong to a particular political party. We evaluate candidates’ relevant experience, readiness for office, depth of knowledge of key issues and understanding of public policy. We’re seeking candidates who are thoughtful and who offer more than just party-line talking points.

This story was originally published October 2, 2024 at 5:28 PM with the headline "These are the Editorial Board’s endorsements for November’s general election | Opinion."