District 2

Three separate elections for Miami-Dade County Commissioner seats are scheduled across Districts 2, 5, and 8. Candidates running for office have emphasized diverse priorities, including investing in infrastructure and making budget cuts. Issues raised during the campaigns include safety, quality of life, county fiscal stability, and establishing universal basic income.

Three candidates are competing for Miami-Dade Commission’s District 2 seat: incumbent Marleine Bastien, trapeze artist Miguel 'Skip' Quintero, and Ernst Jean. Bastien prioritizes affordable housing and infrastructure, Quintero advocates for transparency and universal basic income, and Jean’s background includes employment at Allied Universal Services. Quintero criticizes the county budget’s personnel costs and Strive 305 program.

Michelle Lincoln is running for the District 2 seat of the Monroe County Commission. She appeared on the 'This Week in South Florida' episode hosted by Janine Stanwood.

George Lopez is running for the District 2 seat of the Monroe County Commission. He appeared on the latest episode of 'This Week in South Florida' with host Janine Stanwood.

Denver police officer Gabriel Lucero was arrested and fired after allegedly assaulting a person at a 16th Street nightclub in May. He faces charges of third-degree assault, official misconduct, and false reporting. Surveillance and sworn records identified Lucero, who was on probation and worked for District 2.

A conservative law firm sued Denver Public Schools (DPS) over its 2024 school board voting map, alleging it was drawn with illegal racial intent. The lawsuit claims the map diluted White voting power while maintaining racial majorities in certain districts, violating the Fifteenth Amendment and Voting Rights Act. DPS has not yet commented on the case.

A conservative law firm sued Denver Public Schools over its 2024 school board voting map, alleging it was drawn with illegal racial intent. The lawsuit claims the map violated the Fifteenth Amendment and Voting Rights Act by prioritizing race-based representation for Black and Latino voters over the White population, referencing the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais decision.

Charlotte City Councilman Malcolm Graham announced he will not seek re-election for his District 2 seat in 2027 and is forming an exploratory committee to consider a mayoral run. He emphasized addressing issues like I-77 congestion, legislation requiring Charlotte to repay funds, and public safety, particularly youth violence, while supporting interim mayor Robert Harrington.

Supervisor Stephen Sherrill retained his position in District 2 despite an anti-housing message. Some warned of a potential anti-housing backlash if tall buildings are constructed in the area.

Stephen Sherrill is leading Lori Brooke in the District 2 race with a 70-30 advantage as of 10:45 p.m. and has declared victory. The results show a commanding lead for Sherrill in the election.

The L.A. Unified Board of Education District 2 race pits incumbent Rocío Rivas against challenger Raquel Zamora. The election will determine the next representative for the district.