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Real estate money pops up in increasingly heated Miami-Dade judicial race
By Lidia Dinkova, Eman Elshahawy at The Real Deal
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
South Florida real estate money runs through local politics like clockwork, with industry players fueling a share of candidates and political committees’ coffers whenever election season rolls around. On June 25, many Miamians received a mass text directing them to a website attacking Miami -Dade Cir
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Why this matters in The Miami
The influx of real estate money in the Miami-Dade judicial race has significant implications for the community, particularly in neighborhoods like Brickell and downtown Miami where development is rampant. As the area continues to grow and face challenges like sea-level rise and flooding, the role of the judiciary in shaping the city's future becomes increasingly crucial. The fact that industry players are fueling candidates' campaigns raises questions about the potential influence of special interests on judicial decisions, especially in cases involving land use and development. In a city where the Latin American and Caribbean communities have a significant stake in the direction of urban planning, the integrity of the judicial system is paramount. As the election heats up, Miamians will be watching closely to see how the candidates respond to the influx of real estate money and whether they can maintain their independence in the face of intense lobbying.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? South Florida real estate money runs through local politics like clockwork, with industry players fueling a share of candidates and political committees’ coffers whenever election season rolls around. On June 25, many Miamians received a mass text directing them to a website attacking Miami-Dade Cir
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