Republicans to Postpone Elections in Florida
On June 26, 2025, the Miami City Commission, led by three GOP-aligned members, voted 3–2 to push back the November 2025 municipal election—covering the mayor and city commissioners—to November 2026, effectively extending the current officeholders' terms by one year—a move many are calling an election cancellation. The official reasoning: alignment with state and federal election years to boost voter turnout and save election administration costs. Opposition & Legal Challenge Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) publicly warned the commission that they lack authority to delay elections without voter approval or charter amendment, labeling the action unconstitutional. He pledged legal recourse if Miami proceeded. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis also weighed in, deeming the postponement improper and “a power grab,” warning of swift state intervention. A lawsuit was filed by city residents and mayoral candidates, claiming the decision bypassed democratic process and […]