By: Dr. Marcia Magnus
MIAMI-DADE – As a group of concerned Caribbean-Americans in South Florida, we have developed this Voters’ Guide to help you choose the more appropriate candidates on the Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, August 26th. You may vote via absentee ballot (request your ballot by August 22nd), begin VOTING EARLY on August 11-24th, or vote on Election Day on August 26th. We recommend that you vote for the following candidates because we believe they are more likely to promote the interests of Caribbean-American people in South Florida.
We have watched various political news programs, read local and national newspapers, attended town hall meetings, and consulted with local community leaders. We have assessed the candidates based on their positions on a variety of issues, including, but not limited to, the economy, education, the American justice system, civil rights, healthcare, social services, affirmative action, economic opportunity, 2nd amendment, among others.
Please note that none of the following recommendations should substitute for you own evaluation and research based on your own personal interests and values. For more information, call Dr. Marcia Magnus, Chairperson, Caribbean American Politically Active Citizens at 954 454 7473.
FOR REPUBLICANS OUR CHOICE
*U.S. CONGRESS
DISTRICT 23 Juan Garcia 10
DISTRICT 26 Carlos Curbelo 14
GOVERNOR Rick Scott 22
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 107 Barbara Watson 36
DISTRICT 111 Alex Anthony 40
*CIRCUIT JUDGE 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
GROUP 27 Mary C. Gomez 46
GROUP 58 Martin Zilber 49
GROUP 67 Fleur Jeannine Lobree 50
GROUP 70 Renier Diaz de la Portilla 53
*COUNTY JUDGE
GROUP 19 Rachel Glorioso Dooley 55
GROUP 36 Nuria Saenz 58
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 4 Perla Tabares Hantman 60
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Marta Perez 63
PROPERTY APPRAISER Albert Armada 64
* means that these races will appear only if you reside within the district
*BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DISTRICT 2 Jean Monestime 71
DISTRICT 8 Daniella Levine Cava 74
*BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DISTRICT 10 Javier D. Souto 76
DISTRICT 12 Jose “Pepe” Diaz 77
COMMUNITY COUNCIL 11, AT-LARGE Patricia “Shannen” Davis 80
COMMUNITY COUNCIL 11
SUBAREA 112 Steven Miro 83
SUBAREA 114 Marcos Javier Novero 86
SUBAREA 123 Daniel Diaz 88
COMMUNITY COUNCIL 15, SUBAREA 154 Johnny G Farias 90
* means that these races will appear only if you reside within the district
FOR DEMOCRATS OUR CHOICE
U.S. CONGRESS, DISTRICT 24 Frederica S. Wilson 13
GOVERNOR Charlie Crist 23
ATTORNEY GENERAL Perry E. Thurston 26
STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 36 Oscar Braynon, II 28
*STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT 100 Joseph S. “Joe” Geller 31
DISTRICT 107 Barbara Watson 36
DISTRICT 108 Daphne Campbell 37
*CIRCUIT JUDGE 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
GROUP 27 Mary C. Gomez 46
GROUP 58 Martin Zilber 49
GROUP 67 Fleur Jeannine Lobree 50
GROUP 70 Renier Diaz de la Portilla 53
*COUNTY JUDGE
GROUP 19 Rachel Glorioso Dooley 55
GROUP 36 Nuria Saenz 58
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 4 Perla Tabares Hantman 60
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Marta Perez 63
PROPERTY APPRAISER Albert Armada 64
*BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DISTRICT 2 Jean Monestime 71
DISTRICT 8 Daniella Levine Cava 74
*BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DISTRICT 10 Javier D. Souto 76
DISTRICT 12 Jose “Pepe” Diaz 77
COMMUNITY COUNCIL 11, AT-LARGE Patricia “Shannen” Davis 80
COMMUNITY COUNCIL 11
SUBAREA 112 Steven Miro 83
SUBAREA 114 Marcos Javier Novero 86
SUBAREA 123 Daniel Diaz 88
COMMUNITY COUNCIL 15, SUBAREA 154 Johnny G Farias 90
