Miami city commissioners voted 3-2 to cancel the upcoming November election, aiming to align city elections with the federal cycle starting in 2026. This decision has been criticized as a power grab and a disenfranchisement of voters. Supporters claim it could lead to higher voter turnout. Outrage erupted among residents and candidates, prompting legal challenges and discussions about recalls. National attention followed, with some political leaders facing backlash while others gained support. The decision raised concerns about democratic processes and calls for government intervention.
Those are some of the things being said about the decision Miami city commissioners made last week to cancel the upcoming November election, where voters would have chosen a new mayor and two commissioners.
Outrage, both from residents and candidates who planned to run this November, quickly followed, as news spread across social media, garnering national attention.
Several mayoral hopefuls are already turning their campaigns into crusades to restore the November election, with one candidate, Emilio González, suing and calling the commission's decision an outrageous abuse of power.
Voters have begun receiving surveys asking if they would support a recall of Commissioner Pardo, while some look toward possible intervention by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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