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The2014 North Miami mayoral special election took place on November 4, 2014, following a primary election on August 26, 2014. Following her victory in the2013 election, MayorLucie Tondreau was indicted by federal prosecutors on charges relating to a $8 million mortgage fraud scheme.[1] She was later suspended from office by GovernorRick Scott,[2] and a special election was held to fill the remainder of her term in office.[3]
Three candidates ran in the special election: former MayorKevin Burns, former City Councilman Jean Marcellus, and physicianSmith Joseph, all of whom unsuccessfully ran in the previous mayoral election.[4] In the primary election, Burns placed first, winning 45 percent of the vote, and advanced to a runoff election against Joseph, who placed second with 38 percent of vote.[5] Joseph ultimately defeated Burns, 54–46 percent, and served out the remainder of Tondreau's term.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Kevin Burns | 3,305 | 44.91% | |
| Nonpartisan | Smith Joseph | 2,782 | 37.80% | |
| Nonpartisan | Jean Marcellus | 1,272 | 17.28% | |
| Total votes | 7,359 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Smith Joseph | 7,058 | 54.36% | |
| Nonpartisan | Kevin Burns | 5,926 | 45.64% | |
| Total votes | 12,984 | 100.00% | ||
