The Log Cabin Republicans of Miami have endorsed Emilio T. Gonzalez in his run for Miami mayor, his campaign announced this week.
“On behalf of the Log Cabin Republicans of Miami, I’m honored to support Emilio T. González for Mayor,” said Joshua Brown, Chapter President of the Log Cabin Republicans of Miami. “He is the kind of leader who will keep Miami accountable and focused on residents first.”
According to their website, the Log Cabin Republicans are strong advocates for LGBT civil rights and building a more inclusive Republican Party, which includes support for more conservative LGBT members in the GOP. They also advocate for limited government, strong national defense, foreign policy initiatives based on U.S. interests, low taxes and regulations, and personal responsibility and protected individual liberty.
Gonzalez thanked the Log Cabin Republicans for their endorsement in a statement.
“Miami succeeds when leadership puts people before politics,” Emilio T. González responded. “The Log Cabin Republicans of Miami understand that restoring trust, cutting waste, lowering taxes, and supporting small businesses are how we keep Miami strong and affordable. I’m proud to stand with a group that shares my belief that City Hall must serve residents—not itself.”
Gonzalez's latest endorsement follows a string of support from several former local law enforcement officials in his bid to take over Florida's second-largest city after November's election.
He also earned a substantial endorsement from Gov. Ron DeSantis, likely solidifying his position as a frontrunner in the 13-person field. Gonzalez has been active in his bid for mayor, releasing several policy initiatives over the past several months.
Other major candidates in the race include Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins, Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo, and former Miami mayor Xavier Suarez.
Notably, Higgins was endorsed by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava just last week. However, Gonzalez appears to have the endorsement and financial edge in the race to replace term-limited Francis Suarez.
The election is Nov. 4.
