2019 North Miami mayoral election
May 14, 2019
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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]
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
- Philippe Ben-Aime, City Councilman[1]
- Mac-Kinley Lauriston, Chief of Staff to County Commissioner Jean Monestime[1]
- Hector Medina, retired physician, 2017 candidate for Mayor[1]
- Danielle Beauvais, 2005 and 2017 candidate for Mayor[1]
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% | ||
References
- ^ a b c d e Ramdin, Sarah (April 23, 2019). "Four in the race for North Miami mayor". Caplin News. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ Blaskey, Sarah (February 7, 2019). "In lawsuit, ex-staffer accuses councilman of sexual assault and a year of harassment". Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. p. A4. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ "Sexual Remark Costs NoMi Personnel Board Chair His Post". Biscayne Times. March 3, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ Blaskey, Sarah (May 19, 2019). "North Miami elects a new mayor, and re-elects two councilmen". Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. p. NE4. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ "North Miami Regular and Special Elections". Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections. August 16, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2025.