Alex Penelas

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In April 2019, Penelas announced his campaign for re-election to the office of Miami-Dade County Mayor, a position he previously occupied for eight years. Penelas initially led in most polls but finished in third in the first round behind Daniella Levine Cava and Esteban Bovo. [7]

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Alex Penelas
Mayor Alex Penelas photo circa 2002.jpg
5th Mayor of Miami-Dade County
In office
October 1, 1996 November 6, 2004
Political offices
Preceded by
Position abolished 1993-1996
Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Florida
1996-2004
Succeeded by