On June 30, 2025, Miami-Dade Commissioner René Garcia endorsed interim Mayor Jacqueline Garcia-Roves in her bid for Hialeah mayor, bypassing Councilman Jesus Tundidor. Garcia, who briefly considered running for mayor, believes he can serve Hialeah better from the County Commission. He praised Garcia-Roves for her integrity and commitment. This endorsement provides substantial momentum for Garcia-Roves, who already made history as Hialeah's first female mayor, and expressed a desire to continue breaking barriers in her candidacy after resigning from her council position.
Garcia described Garcia-Roves as 'the candidate with the most integrity, the most passionate, biggest heart, and the strongest commitment to serving the community.'
'My decision is based on supporting the person who has no vested interests, someone whose every action is rooted in the well-being of her family and her city,' Garcia emphasized.
Garcia-Roves, who made history as Hialeah's first woman mayor, now enters the race with significant momentum backed by Garcia's political weight.
In her resignation letter, Garcia-Roves stated she was running with 'the hope of continuing to make history and break barriers.'
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