The 2011 Hialeah mayoral election was held on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, in Hialeah, Florida. Acting Mayor Carlos Hernandez, who became mayor in 2011 when his predecessor, Julio Robaina, left office in May 2011 to pursue an unsuccessful bid for Mayor of Miami-Dade County, sought a full term. Four candidates contested the election.[1] The election was officially nonpartisan.
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Candidates
edit- Carlos Hernandez - Acting, incumbent Mayor since May 23, 2011. (Republican Party)[1]
- Rudy Garcia - Former Florida State Senator (Republican Party)[1]
- Raul L. Martinez - Former Mayor of Hialeah from 1981 to 2005 (Democratic Party)[1]
- George 'Yoyito' Castro - Political newcomer (Independent)[1]
Endorsements
editThe Miami Herald endorsed former Florida State Senator Rudy Garcia in the 2011 mayoral election.[2]
General election
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carlos Hernández (incumbent) | 12,074 | 39.53 | |
| Democratic | Raul L. Martinez | 10,529 | 34.47 | |
| Republican | Rudy Garcia | 7,838 | 25.66 | |
| Independent | George "Yoyito" Castro | 100 | 0.33 | |
| Total votes | 30,541 | 100 | ||
Runoff election
editThe mayoral runoff election was held on November 15, 2011 between incumbent Mayor Carlos Hernandez and former Mayor Raul L. Martinez.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carlos Hernández (incumbent) | 19,055 | 60.89 | |
| Democratic | Raul L. Martinez | 12,239 | 39.11 | |
| Total votes | 31,294 | 100 | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e Mazzei, Patricia (October 30, 2011). "Mayor's race dominates busy Hialeah ballot". Miami Herald. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ "The Herald recommends". Miami Herald. October 26, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ "Dade - Election Results".
- ^ "Dade - Election Results".