Steven Meiner was elected as the new mayor of Miami Beach in a runoff election. Garnering 54% of over 10,000 votes, Meiner defeated former Commissioner Michael Gongora, who received 46%. Meiner, an attorney, campaigned on a law and order platform with priorities like protecting residents, reducing crime, and ensuring a safer city. Additionally, he aims to address infrastructure and development issues, focusing on mitigating traffic, responsible development, and addressing resiliency challenges. The election led to a Thanksgiving week runoff as neither candidate secured enough votes earlier in November.

Gongora offered congratulations to Meiner, expressing a desire to continue working together for Miami Beach. However, the election was marred by controversy, with the Miami Herald withdrawing its endorsement of Meiner shortly before the election. This was due to allegations from three former female colleagues at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where Meiner has worked since 2007, accusing him of making unwanted advances. Meiner denied these allegations, attributing them to the nature of politics.

Meiner's immediate focus as mayor is on city governance, including meeting with the city's police chief and other key officials to discuss public safety and other pressing city issues. He has outlined a plan for his first 30 days in office, beginning with a meeting with the police chief to formulate a public safety plan​

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