City of Miami postpones November 2025 election to 2026, extends officials' terms
Term-limited Mayor Francis Suarez and Commissioner Joe Carollo's terms would be extended by one year.
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The Miami City Commission voted 3-2 on Thursday to postpone the city's November 2025 election to November 2026, a move that extends the terms of elected officials.
Term-limited Mayor Francis Suarez and Commissioner Joe Carollo's terms would be extended by one year, CBS News Miami's news partner, the Miami Herald reported.
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Critics, including mayoral candidate Emilio González, called it a "power grab" that disenfranchises voters, as 18 candidates had already filed for the mayor and commissioner seats, according to the newspaper.Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Gov. Ron DeSantis argued the city lacks authority to change the election date without voter approval, as the city charter requires odd-year elections and voter consent for amendments, the Miami Herald noted.
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Miami Commissioners voted 3-2 on Thursday to cancel the city's 2025 mayoral election and move it to November 2026. Commissioners Christine King, Ralph Rosado, and Damian Pardo voted in favor, while Joe Carollo and Miguel Gabela voted against.
The controversial measure essentially gives Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and City Commissioners an extra year in office. It also leaves as many as 18 other candidates in a state of limbo for the time being.
In the lead-up to Thursday, Proponents argued the move would coincide with federal races and boost voter turnout. They also say it would save the city money.
Critics of the move, including Prospective Miami Mayor Emilio T. Gonzalez, have said the move would undermine the will of Miami voters. Many also slammed the change as flat-out illegal, given city and county rules that require voter approval for any changes to election dates.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier also shared Gonzalez's viewpoint, who got into the fray after sending Saurez and City Commissioners a pair of letters recently condemning the move.
"Home to thousands of patriotic Cuban Americans who know better than most about regimes that cavalierly delay elections and prolong their terms in power, the City of Miami owes to its citizens what the law requires," Uthmeier said.
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