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Florida Democratic Governor nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMayor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age70 years old (Sep 14, 1955)
GenderFemale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundPolitician
EducationYale University — B.A., Psychology (1977)
Notable personal detailsDaniella Levine Cava is an American lawyer, social worker, and politician who has served as Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Florida since November 2020 and was re-elected in August 2024. Before becoming mayor, she represented District 8 on the Miami-Dade County Commission (2014–2020). She founded the nonprofit Human Services Coalition (later renamed Catalyst Miami) and previously worked with Legal Services of Greater Miami and other child- and family-focused programs. She earned a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. and M.S.W. from Columbia University.
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Positions
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Economy & Taxes
The candidate has supported modest property tax cuts for Miami‑Dade (including 1% reductions in multiple budgets) while also advancing budgets that increase revenue or propose targeted tax or fee changes to fund housing, public safety, and other services. Her fiscal approach emphasizes balancing tax relief with investments in affordable housing and core services and has included both cuts and proposals that raise revenue depending on budgetary needs.
Healthcare
Supports preserving and strengthening public healthcare programs such as Medicaid, prioritizes public-health responses (e.g., COVID mitigation) at the county level, and partners with healthcare stakeholders to improve access and services. Focuses on protecting healthcare access for vulnerable populations rather than cutting federal programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting asylum access and humanitarian treatment of migrants, calls for transparency and oversight of detention facilities, and opposes broad travel bans and termination of Temporary Protected Status for vulnerable populations. Emphasizes accountability for conditions in ICE facilities and advocates for immigration policies that balance enforcement of criminal threats with protections for people who have followed legal processes.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports legal protections for abortion and reproductive freedom, opposes recent state restrictions and the Supreme Court’s rollback of federal abortion rights, and has publicly joined protests and received endorsements for her pro-choice positions.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive local climate action including a county Climate Action Strategy with net-zero emissions by 2050 and a 50% reduction by 2030, investments in resilience and clean energy (solar installations, vehicle electrification), and programs to convert septic to sewer and protect Biscayne Bay. Has established resilience offices and officers (Chief Heat Officer, Chief Bay Officer) and promotes climate-tech job growth and adaptation planning alongside mitigation targets.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes reducing gun violence through prevention and intervention programs, supports measures to remove illegal firearms from communities, and has participated in federal discussions that include expanded background checks and bans on assault weapons as part of a broader violence-reduction strategy. She also works closely with law enforcement and has received police union support while stressing community-focused public safety initiatives.
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Florida Democratic Governor nominee?
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