The state of Florida is having Primary Elections on August 26,
2014. Citizens of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm
Beach counties will be voting
to elect or re-elect judges, councilmen, state representatives and state
senators. In a special election, the city of North Miami will be voting to
replace former mayor Lucie Tondreau. For more information refer back to Miss-Representation
These elections have great
significance to the Haitian American community in S. Florida because in
comparison to the populace, we have little to no representation in our local
government. It is no secret that the Haitian community sometimes finds it very
difficult to stand as one and if in any area it is most apparent in politics.
Often times you will find several Haitian American candidates fighting for the
same political seat while other ethnicities allow one qualified individual to
run unopposed to ensure they are properly represented.
