Miami-Dade Democrats have endorsed George Lavín for Florida Senate District 36 in his race against Republican incumbent Ileana Garcia.

At a time when South Florida families are struggling with property insurance, housing costs, rising utility bills and the effects of flooding and sea-level rise, Lavín is running on a platform focused on affordability, local control, government accountability and keeping Tallahassee out of people's private lives.

Lavín has also been endorsed by the Miami Herald Editorial Board.

At a moment when our county faces a housing affordability crisis, unchecked development, and a growing trust deficit at County Hall, Rob Piper offers a genuine commitment to transparency, accountability, and the everyday people who call this district home.

Piper has been endorsed by the Miami-Dade Democratic Party, and the Miami Herald.

On November 3, City of Miami voters will decide whether to turn over approximately 27.6 acres of publicly owned Virginia Key waterfront to a private developer under a lease that could last as long as 75 years. The proposal calls for an $80 million redevelopment of the Rickenbacker and Marine Stadium marinas, adding boat storage, restaurants, retail and parking. And the deal voters are being asked to approve in 2026 originated with a City procurement issued back in 2017. 

Read our other endorsements for the 2026 elections, including Rob Piper for County Commissioner in District 5

The Miami-Dade Democratic Party urges City of Miami voters to vote NO on Referendum 3. Virginia Key sits alongside the already environmentally stressed waters of Biscayne Bay, and environmental advocates are raising serious concerns about the project's proposed expansion. Local 10 reports that accommodating larger yachts would require dredging in the Bay's naturally shallow waters, with advocates warning about potential impacts to seagrass, manatees and surrounding habitat. They are also concerned about the cumulative environmental impact when this project is considered alongside other major development proposals for Virginia Key. 

Alexis Calatayud refuses to debate but hides behind millions in special interest Republican attack money

MIAMI, FL — The Miami-Dade Democratic Party today condemned MAGA Republican Alexis Calatayud’s decision to air false and misleading attack ads against Richard Lamondin, the Democratic nominee for Florida State Senate District 38 while refusing to debate Lamondin on the issues that matter most to voters.

Bring the family. Bring a folding chair. Bring your appetite.

American Legion Post 98 will hold its 2026 Candidate Forum on Wednesday, September 9, at the post's home at 303 Alhambra Circle in Coral Gables, giving voters a chance to hear directly from candidates running in this year's elections.