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As of September 1, 2025, the candidate qualifying period for the November 4, 2025, Miami Beach municipal election has not yet opened (it runs from September 2 to September 5). Therefore, all candidate lists are unofficial and based on public announcements, campaign filings, and petition submissions. The seats up for election are Mayor (2-year term) and City Commission Groups 1, 2, and 3 (4-year terms).
Group 1 is open due to incumbent Kristen Rosen Gonzalez being term-limited.
Declared Candidates (Unofficial) –
**Mayor**: - Steven Meiner (incumbent, former commissioner; announced re-election in August 2025 worked with Governor DeSantis to “breakup with Spring Break”). - Kristen Rosen Gonzalez (former Group 1 commissioner; announced in April 2025). – Victor J. Rosario
**Group 1** (open seat): - Brian Ehrlich (civic leader; qualified by petition in August 2025 with 997 verified signatures). - Monique Pardo Pope (announced in May 2025). - Daniel Ciraldo (announced; has an active campaign website focusing on smart growth and preservation). –Ava Frankel. -Matthew Gultanoff. -Omar Jimenez. -Monica Matteo-Salinas.
**Group 2**: - Laura Dominguez (incumbent; assumed running for re-election based on active status and challenges, supported by large developers). - Robert Novo III (former city employee and community activist; announced challenge in July 2025). –
**Group 3**: - Alex J. Fernandez (incumbent; launched re-election campaign with a kickoff event scheduled for September 9, 2025). - Luidgi Mary (announced; campaigning against overdevelopment and establishment insiders).
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Note: Additional candidates may emerge before or during the qualifying process, and some may drop out. Runoffs, if needed (for races without a majority winner), are set for November 18, 2025. For the latest information, please check the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections or Miami Beach City Clerk websites after September 20.
### Key Issues in Early Campaigns: Candidates' Platforms Emphasize Miami Beach's Unique Challenges as a Tourist Hub and Coastal City. Common themes include: - **Public Safety**: Addressing crime (e.g., violent incidents, spring break chaos) through increased policing and enforcement in entertainment districts. - **Short-Term Rentals and Party Houses**: Stricter regulations to curb noise, overcrowding, and neighborhood disruptions, and property owners' rights. - **Sea-Level Rise and Resilience**: Funding for drainage, flood mitigation, and infrastructure bonds to combat flooding and climate impacts. - **Development and Traffic**: Balancing growth with limits on overdevelopment, reducing congestion, and revitalizing areas like Lincoln Road. - **Budget and Economy**: Reducing reliance on resort taxes, streamlining permits, and promoting affordability amid high costs. - **Mobility and Parking**: Improving transit, regulating e-scooters, and addressing parking shortages. Campaigns are still in their early stages, with more details expected as qualifying concludes and debates intensify. Voter registration deadlines are quickly approaching. Ensure your registration is up to date. Go to the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections for more information.
REC Committeewoman and Chairwoman of the Federated Republican Women of Miami Beach, Ines Flax, posts the following statement.
✨ A Message to the Miami Beach Community
Miami Beach stands at a crossroads. Our city deserves leaders who put residents and businesses first, who bring common sense back into decision-making, and who believe in the power of community unity.
That is why our community is proud to present three exceptional candidates for Miami Beach Commissioner:
• Group 1: Monique Pope – A voice for fairness, transparency, and neighborhood strength.
City of Miami Beach Commission Candidate Monique Pope photo courtesy Monique Pope
• Group 2: Robert Novo – A proven advocate for small businesses and local families.
Robert Novo (right) with supporters, image courtesy Ines Flax
• Group 3: Luidgi Mary – A bridge-builder dedicated to bringing people together across our diverse city.
Luigi Mari courtesy Luigi Mari Campaign
Together, they share a commitment to:
• Restoring common sense leadership
• Putting residents and businesses first in every decision
• Building a city of unity, safety, and opportunity
Miami Beach thrives when we come together with purpose. These three candidates bring the vision, integrity, and energy to ensure that our city continues to be a place we are all proud to call home.
Ines Flax
President FRWOMB
