Levine Cava’s Victory Complicated by Miami-Dade’s Republican Surge

Daniella Levine Cava will serve another term as Miami-Dade County’s mayor, but last week’s election results have left her navigating a more complex political landscape. While she won re-election with 58% of the vote, Republicans dominated key constitutional races, flipping all county offices to GOP control. Notably, Miami-Dade voters backed President-Elect Donald Trump, who carried the county with 55% of the vote, marking the first time since 1988 that a Republican won here.

Republican candidates also secured positions as Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Supervisor of Elections, and Sheriff. Notably, Rosie Cordero-Stutz became the county’s first elected sheriff, with Trump’s endorsement. These GOP wins mirror Trump’s share of the vote, and political analysts suggest it reflects broader national trends.

Levine Cava, a Democrat, acknowledged the challenge of working with newly elected Republican officials but emphasized her commitment to bipartisanship. “I’ve always been working across the aisle,” she told NBC 6. While the County Commission remains under Democratic control, Levine Cava will need to bridge political divides to navigate this shifting landscape effectively.