A Guide to the Results of the 2020 National, Statewide and Local Elections
November 8, 2020
President of the United States of America
- Democratic candidate Joseph R. Biden defeated Republican candidate Donald J. Trump. Biden currently has 290 electoral votes and is projected to finish with 306, while Trump has 214 and is projected to finish with 232.
U.S. Representative, District 26
- Republican candidate Carlos Gimenez won 52% of the vote, while Democratic candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell won 48%.
U.S. Representative, District 27
- Republican candidate Maria Elvira Salazar won 51% of the vote, while Democratic candidate Donna Shalala won 49%.
State Representative, District 115
- Republican candidate Vance Aloupis won 57% of the vote, while Democratic candidate Franccesca Cesti-Browne won 43%.
Miami-Dade County Mayor
- Daniella Levine Cava won 54% of the vote, while Esteban “Steve” Bovo won 46%.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 7
- Raquel Regalado won 51% of the vote, while Cindy Lerner won 49%.
School Board Member, District 9
- Luisa Santos won 52% of the vote, while Dennis Moss won 48%.
Pinecrest Councilmember – Seat 1
- Anna Hochkammer won 72% of the vote, while Harry Speizer won 28%.
Pinecrest Councilmember – Seat 3
- Shannon Del Prado won 61% of the vote, while Laura McNaughton won 39%.
AMENDMENTS & REFERENDUMS
In order for these amendments and referendums to pass, they required more than 60% approval from voters.
Constitutional Amendment No. 1
- Florida voters voted “Yes” to this amendment. With the passing of this amendment, Article VI, Section Two of the Florida Constitution will begin with “only a citizen” rather than “every citizen.” Political committees believe the change is necessary, as it can challenge future local laws that allow noncitizens to cast ballots. 79% of voters agreed with the amendment, while 21% did not.
Constitutional Amendment No. 2
- Florida voters voted “Yes” to this amendment. With the passing of this amendment, the minimum wage in Florida will increase from $8.56 an hour to $10 an hour starting on Sept. 30, 2021. 61% of voters agreed with the amendment, while 39% did not.
Constitutional Amendment No. 3
- This amendment did not pass, as it did not receive 60% approval from the voters. 57% of voters voted in favor, while 43% did not. If this amendment had passed, third-party voters, such as those registered as Independents, would be able to vote in primary elections.
Constitutional Amendment No. 4
- This amendment did not pass, as it did not receive 60% approval from the voters. 52% of voters did not agree with the amendment, while 48% did. If this amendment had passed, any proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution would have to be voted on twice.
Constitutional Amendment No. 5
- Florida voters voted “Yes” to this amendment. With the acceptance of this amendment, a person can now transfer their “Save Our Homes” benefits within three years instead of two. 74% of voters agreed with the amendment, while 26% did not.
Constitutional Amendment No. 6
- Florida voters voted “Yes” to this amendment. With the acceptance of this amendment, a veteran’s surviving spouse can receive an existing property tax discount. 90% of voters agreed with the amendment, while 10% did not.
County Referendum One
- Miami-Dade County voters voted “Yes” on this referendum. With the acceptance of this referendum, the County Charter will be amended to create an Independent Office of Inspector General. 74% of voters agreed with the referendum, while 26% did not.
County Referendum Two
- Miami-Dade County voters voted “Yes” on this referendum. With the acceptance of this referendum, the County Charter will be amended to require that when the mayor or a member of the county commission resigns to run for another position in office, the vacancy must be filled by election rather than appointment. 78% of voters agreed with the referendum, while 22% did not.
County Referendum Three
- Miami-Dade county voters voted “No” on this referendum. With the rejection of this referendum, there will not be an amendment in the county charter to establish elections for sheriff, property appraiser, tax collector and supervisor of the elections in a non-partisan way. 51% of voters disagreed with the referendum, while 49% did.