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Miami Residents to Elect New Commissioners in Districts 3 and 5

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— 2 min read

The City of Miami is preparing for its municipal elections on November 4, with early voting commencing on Saturday and running through November 2. Two districts, 3 and 5, will see new commissioners being elected, with a total of ten candidates vying for the positions. In District 3, eight candidates are running, including Frank Carollo, the brother of term-limited Commissioner Joe Carollo, who is also running for mayor. The campaign is heating up, with candidates like Denise Galvez Turros and Rolando Escalona facing off in a lawsuit just days before election day. Meanwhile, in District 5, incumbent Christine King is seeking re-election, while her opponents, Marion K. Brown, Frederick Bryant, and Yvonne Alexandria Bayona, are looking to unseat her.

Key Takeaways:

  • In District 3, eight candidates are vying for the position, including Frank Carollo, the brother of term-limited Commissioner Joe Carollo, who is also running for mayor.
  • Frank Carollo's fundraising has far outpaced that of his rivals, while Denise Galvez Turros and Rolando Escalona are facing off in a lawsuit just days before election day.
  • Rolando Escalona has rejected claims made by Galvez Turros that he does not actually live in the district.
  • In District 5, incumbent Christine King is seeking re-election against challengers Marion K. Brown, Frederick Bryant, and Yvonne Alexandria Bayona.
  • Christine King is an attorney and former constituent services chief for the Miami-Dade County Commission, giving her a strong foundation in local politics.
  • Marion K. Brown is a construction executive who ran unsuccessfully for the seat in 2024, while Frederick Bryant is a retired teacher and longtime community activist.
  • Yvonne Alexandria Bayona is a former president of the Miami Historic East Shenandoah Homeowners Association and former chairwoman of the code enforcement and nuisance abatement board.

Statistics:

  • Eight candidates are vying for the District 3 commissioner position, with Frank Carollo's fundraising efforts far exceeding those of his opponents.
  • Denise Galvez Turros and Rolando Escalona are facing off in a lawsuit just days before election day, with no clear resolution in sight.
  • Christine King has been serving as the incumbent in District 5 since 2021, with a strong track record as a local politician.
  • Marion K. Brown and Frederick Bryant are the only opponents to Christine King in the District 5 race, with no other candidates running against her.
  • Christine King holds a doctoral degree in international relations and affairs from Florida International University.

Sources:

  • (https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/Elections/2025-General-Municipal-and-Special-Elections-November-4-2025)
  • (https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article312603291.html#storylink=cpy)
  • (https://oscaralejandro.co/issues/)
  • (https://www.yvonnebayona.com/meetyvonne)
  • (https://betancourt.vote/)
  • (https://ballotpedia.org/Frank_Carollo)
  • (https://ballotpedia.org/Marion_Brown_%28Florida%29)
  • (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayeztanous/)
  • (https://www.robpiperheretoserve.com/)

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