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The2008 Miami-Dade County mayoral election took place on August 26, 2008. Incumbent MayorCarlos Álvarez ran for re-election to a second term. Despite speculation that State House SpeakerMarco Rubio would challenge Álvarez for re-election,[1] Rubio ultimately declined to run,[2] leaving Álvarez without a serious competitor. Retired teacher Helen Williams filed to run against Álvarez, but raised little money prior to the election.[3] Álvarez ultimately won re-election in a landslide, receiving 65 percent of the vote. However, Álvarez would not end up serving his full term as Mayor; in2011, he was recalled by voters.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Carlos Álvarez (inc.) | 116,181 | 65.87% | |
| Nonpartisan | Helen B. Williams | 60,191 | 34.13% | |
| Total votes | 176,372 | 100.00% | ||
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