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Miami Herald Editorial Board’s 2024 Election Endorsements
In advance of the upcoming primary elections on Aug. 20, 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 primary election for Florida and Miami-Dade County is just around the corner. On Tuesday, Aug. 20, voters will cast their ballots and decide the future of their communities.
The Miami Herald Editorial Board interviewed and researched the candidates of each Miami-Dade race 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 each of the links to read the Board’s endorsement and the reasoning behind it.
Here’s the list of the races:
Judicial races
Florida House of Representatives
- District 106 - Republican primary: Melinda Almonte
- District 107 - Democratic primary (open to voters from all parties): Loreal Arscott
District 109 - Democratic primary (open to voters from all parties): Ashley Gantt
U.S. House of Representatives
Miami-Dade County
School Board
Mayor
Supervisor of elections
Tax Collector
Miami-Dade County Commission
County Commission District 3 - Nonpartisan primary: Keon Hardemon
County Commission District 7 - Nonpartisan primary: Raquel Regalado
County Commission District 11 - Nonpartisan primary: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Sheriff
Ballot Questions
Miami-Dade County questions - Open to all registered voters in the county:
‘Yes’ on straw ballot question
Miami referendums - Open to all registered voters in the city of Miami:
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 July 30, 2024 at 5:00 AM.
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