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Miami Delays Elections to 2026, Sparking Outrage

7/9/2025

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Miami's city commission has stirred controversy by voting 3-2 to delay municipal elections until 2026, allowing current leaders to extend their terms without voter approval. Critics decry this move as a blow to democracy, while mayoral candidate Eileen Higgins vows to push for transparency and a ballot measure for future elections. Frustration among residents grows as they witness city hall's dysfunction.

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Miami's city commission has stirred controversy by voting 3-2 to delay municipal elections until 2026, allowing current leaders to extend their terms without voter approval. Critics decry this move as a blow to democracy, while mayoral candidate Eileen Higgins vows to push for transparency and a ballot measure for future elections. Frustration among residents grows as they witness city hall's dysfunction.