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Miami voters weigh local pain and global role
As early voting ends in Florida, Miami residents express competing concerns about homelessness, taxes, and America's relationship with Europe ahead of the midterms.
In brief
As early voting ends in Florida, Miami residents express competing concerns about homelessness, taxes, and America's relationship with Europe ahead of the midterms. Miami voters cast early ballots on November first and second, citing homelessness, economic policy and international relations as they prepare for midterm…
Storm does not stop Miami voters
A massive thunderstorm and flash flood warnings failed to deter voters in Miami on Florida's final day of early voting ahead of the US midterm elections.
Isabella: city neglects vulnerable
Voter Isabella, who cast an early vote on November first, 2026, said she was angry about homelessness in Miami. This city just isn't taking care of its most vulnerable citizens, she told RFI.
“This city just isn't taking care of its most vulnerable citizens.”
Chas prioritises low taxes and defence
Voter Chas, who voted early two days before election day on November third, 2026, prioritised economic freedom and security. Keep low taxes, keep low regulation, keep things pro-business, strong national defence, he said.
“Keep low taxes, keep low regulation, keep things pro-business, strong national defence.”
Natasha votes for Democratic change
Voter Natasha, who cast an early vote on November first, 2026, voted for the Democrat party because that's what she stands for and wants to see change in the country.
“I voted for the Democrat party because that's what I stand for and I just want to see a change in this country.”
Midterms will shape Trump's agenda
Tuesday's midterms will determine which party controls the House of Representatives and Senate, shaping President Donald Trump's ability to pursue his agenda over the remaining two years of his term.
Voters split on America's global role
For Miami voters, international affairs entered the calculation but there was no shared view of America's responsibilities abroad. Chas expressed regret about relations with Europe while drawing a line between American interests and European problems.
“With regards to what's happening in Europe, that's a European issue.”
The key point
Miami voters cast early ballots on November first and second, citing homelessness, economic policy and international relations as they prepare for midterm elections on November third.
