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Here are the Miami Herald Editorial Board’s runoff election endorsements | Opinion

Homestead residents seen voting during the Election Day on November 4, 2025 City of Homestead general municipal and special elections, at the Homestead Senior High School voting poll location.
Homestead residents seen voting during the Election Day on November 4, 2025 City of Homestead general municipal and special elections, at the Homestead Senior High School voting poll location. pportal@miamiherald.com

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Editorial Board’s runoff election endorsements

Ahead of the upcoming local elections, the Editorial Board sits down with political candidates to gain insight into their positions on key issues and the potential impact of their policies on the community. Our aim is to help voters make informed decisions about who is best suited for each race. See our November 2025 endorsements below:


The City of Miami and Miami Beach will have a runoff election on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Voters will decide on the City of Miami’s mayor, city commission, and Miami Beach commission.

To better understand where the candidates stand on key issues and how their policies might impact residents, the Miami Herald Editorial Board conducted interviews and extensive research on each race. Our goal is to provide voters with the insight they need to choose the most qualified candidates.

With a crowded field of contenders, the Editorial Board is here to help you cut through the noise. Click the links below to read our endorsements and the rationale behind each decision.

Here’s a list of the races:

City of Miami

Miami Beach

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Editorial Board’s runoff election endorsements

Ahead of the upcoming local elections, the Editorial Board sits down with political candidates to gain insight into their positions on key issues and the potential impact of their policies on the community. Our aim is to help voters make informed decisions about who is best suited for each race. See our November 2025 endorsements below: