For decades, Miami’s most powerful political families have repeatedly broken Florida’s election laws, racking up over $52,000 in fines. From allegedly forged campaign finance reports to failing to file required documents, these violations reveal a troubling pattern of disregard for the law.

Miami’s political dynasties, like the Regalados and the Hardemons, are working to maintain their multi-decade influence, with family members running for local government positions. The Gimenez family, holding power for 20 years, has one member vying for re-election. Meanwhile, the Suárez family's influence continues with potential mayoral aspirations. These entrenched families are locked in a perpetual power struggle in Miami's political landscape.

On the same day that County Commissioner Raquel A. Regalado voted to give the Property Appraiser office more power, her political committee received $13,000 in donations from a group of businesses pushing for the measure. Those same businesses had given her father, Tomás P. Regalado $4,500 in donations one month earlier. Her father is running for property appraiser.

In June 2024, Miami's political dynasties saw significant donations. Keon Hardemon's committee received $48,250 and his PACs took in $254,500. Raquel Regalado's committee got $22,000, while her father's committee received $7,900. Carlos Gimenez and Joe Martinez also received substantial donations. Some family members, like Monique Barley-Mayo, have not reported any funds raised.