MIAMI (AP) — Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava secured a re-election victory Tuesday, avoiding a potential runoff by winning nearly 60% of the vote.
Levine Cava, a Democrat, became the first female mayor of Florida’s most populous county in 2020, defeating six opponents on Tuesday, including the mayors of Miami Lakes and Surfside.
“I am ready and committed to continuing the work that needs to be done,” Levine Cava said in a statement. “We will double down on our housing challenges, invest in our infrastructure so we are ready for the future, prioritize healthy and safe communities, and ensure we are a resilient community that preserves and protects our environment.”
If Levin Cava had received less than 50% of the votes, a second round between the top two candidates would have been necessary.
Before becoming mayor, Levine Cava served as a Miami-Dade County commissioner and held a number of social and legal work positions. She gained national attention as mayor during the response to the June 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers apartment building in Surfside, which killed 98 people.
