“Miami’s Election Shakeup: Court Rules City Illegally Delayed Its 2025 Vote”

by | Nov 25, 2025 | Miami News | 0 comments

In a major political move, **a Florida judge has ruled that Miami’s decision to postpone its 2025 city elections was illegal. The delay, approved by a 3–2 vote among city commissioners, was meant to shift election timing to align with state and federal races — but critics saw it as a way for current officials to extend their term without voter consent. The Washington Post The ruling came after legal challenges, and now the city’s appeal battles are under the spotlight. The case raises key questions about democratic norms, voter rights, and whether procedural convenience was used to sidestep accountability.