Daniella Levine Cava will serve another four years as Miami-Dade County's mayor.
Levine Cava was elected for another term Tuesday in Florida's Primary Election and exceeded the threshold needed to win the race, earning 58% of votes and avoiding a November runoff.
"I knew that we would be unstoppable, and unstoppable we were," Levine Cava said to a cheering crowd at a joint watch party with Miami-Dade Sheriff candidate James Reyes.
In 2020, Levine Cava became the first woman elected mayor of Miami-Dade County.
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"In some ways, it was more difficult because I had a record and people chose to attack it," she said. "As compared to in 2020, when there were many more and then we had a runoff."
During her victory speech, Levine Cava vowed to be a mayor for all people, regardless of political party affiliation.
"It doesn't matter to me whether you voted for me or not. I'm going to continue to do everything in my power, work day and night..to solve our problems," she said.
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In her reelection campaign, Levine Cava insisted she can continue to build on what she calls tremendous progress over the last four years.
“I am truly humbled and honored by the vote of confidence, and the trust the voters placed in me to serve another four years as your Mayor," Levine Cava said in a statement. "Through the hard work, unwavering commitment, long hours and hot days, we marked a decisive win, despite facing six opponents who attacked us, lied about our progress and the incredible work we have done."
Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid fell second to Levine Cava with 22%, and strictly-Spanish-speaking influencer Alex Otaola received 12%.
