Here are the Miami Herald Editorial Board’s recommendations for November 2023 elections
Election Day for Miami Beach and the City of Miami is just around the corner. On Tuesday, Nov. 7, their constituents will cast their ballots for a new Miami Beach mayor and city commissioners across the City of Miami.
The Miami Herald Editorial Board interviewed the candidates of each race for the upcoming local election 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.
With dozens of candidates to evaluate, the Editorial Board is committed to helping you make sense of it all. Click on the links for each recommendation to read the reasoning behind the Board’s choices.
Here are our choices:
MIAMI BEACH GENERAL ELECTION
Miami Beach Mayor
Miami Beach Commission Group IV
Miami Beach Commission Group V
Miami Beach Commission Group VI
CITY OF MIAMI GENERAL ELECTION
Commissioner - District 1
Commissioner - District 2
Commissioner - District 4
BEHIND THE STORY
MOREWho 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 23, 2023 at 11:10 AM.