2019 North Miami mayoral election
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The 2019 North Miami mayoral election took place on May 14, 2019. Incumbent Mayor Smith Joseph was term-limited and unable to seek re-election to a third term. Four candidates ran to succeed him: Vice Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime; Mac-Kinley Lauriston, the chief of staff to County Commissioner Jean Monestime; former mayoral candidate Danielle Beauvais, and retired physician Hector Medina.[1]
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May 14, 2019
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During the campaign, Bien-Aime was sued by a former staffer for sexual assault and harassment. He denied the allegations as "fabricated and untrue,"[2] and the lawsuit was later settled by the city out of court.[3]
Despite the scandal, Bien-Aime won the election by a wide margin, winning 52 percent of the vote and avoiding the need for a runoff election.[4]
General election
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Philippe Ben-Aime | 3,167 | 51.94% | |
| Nonpartisan | Mac-Kinley Lauriston | 1,754 | 28.76% | |
| Nonpartisan | Hector Medina | 874 | 14.33% | |
| Nonpartisan | Danielle Beauvais | 303 | 4.97% | |
| Total votes | 6,098 | 100.00% | ||