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Rita O’Shell holds her sticker after voting at the North Dade Regional Library during Election Day on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Items on the ticket during this election included the primaries for U.S. Senate, Miami-Dade sheriff, and the election for Miami-Dade County mayor. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com READ MORE Editorial Board’s General Election Endorsements

In advance of the upcoming general elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 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 2024 general election is just around the corner. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, voters will cast ballots for the president of the United States and also make their choices in state and local elections to help decide the future of their communities.

The Miami Herald Editorial Board interviewed and researched candidates running in Florida and Miami-Dade County races to better understand their views on various issues and how their policies would affect constituents. The goal is to give voters information about the candidates and explain our reasoning for who we think is the best in 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:MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Tax Collector: David Richardson vs. Dariel Fernandez

Supervisor of Elections: Alina Garcia vs. JC Planas

Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts: Juan Fernandez-Barquin vs. Annette Taddeo

Miami-Dade County Sheriff: James Reyes vs. Rosanna “Rosie” Cordero-Stutz

Miami-Dade Property Appraiser: Tomás Regalado vs. Marisol Zenteno

Miami-Dade County Commission District 7 runoff: Raquel Regalado vs. Cindy Lerner

Miami-Dade School Board District 7: Mary Blanco vs. Maxeme “Max” Tuchman

Miami Beach, Bal Harbour homelessness tax

JUDICIAL RACESCounty judge Group 29: Christopher Benjamin vs. Alina Salcines RestrepoFLORIDA

U.S. Senate race: Rick Scott vs. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

Florida Supreme court justices: Renatha Francis and Meredith Sasso

FLORIDA’S CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTSAmendment 1

Amendment 2

Amendment 3

Amendment 4

Amendment 5

Amendment 6

Note: This list will be updated as more endorsements are released.

BEHIND OUR REPORTING Who decides the political recommendations?

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 Luisa Yanez and Isadora Rangel. Read more by clicking the arrow in the upper right.

What does the recommendation 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 a recommendation. The Editorial Board then convenes to discuss the candidates in each race. Board members seek to reach a consensus on the recommendations, but not every decision is unanimous. Candidates who decline to be interviewed will not receive a recommendation.

Is the Editorial Board partisan?

No. In making recommendations, 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 October 2, 2024, 5:28 PM.

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In advance of the upcoming general elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 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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