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After all the angst, accusations and rallies, the historic 2020 election is finally here.

Today is your last chance to vote early. Tuesday is ElectionDay.

Florida could decide who will be our next president, but so much more is also on the ballot. So todaywe offer an expanded summary of our recommendations in 60 races and questions on local ballots.

To read our recommendations in full, please visit sunsentinel.com/endorse ments.

WHITE HOUSE

President: JOE BIDEN. President Trump is activelyworking to undermine every major institution in our country, which is howautocrats seize and hold power. Biden respects our Constitution and the rule of law. He has the integrity, ability and proven dedication to serve the people, remedy our present crises and regain respect for the government at home and abroad.

FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

District 81: KELLYSKIDMORE. Serious-minded, not a grandstander, Skidmore previously served in theHouse and was praised by colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Her opponent’swork demands make it unlikely he could meet the demands of serving in the Legislature.

District 88: OMARIHARDY. Hardy faces nominal opposition from a Republican and an independent, but an easy win isn’t a reason to vote for him – his track record in fighting for his constituents is.

District 89: MIKECARUSO. In this rematch with Democrat James Bonfiglio, Caruso says he has his “finger on the pulse of District 89.” His reasonably moderate record shows it, though some recent remarks give us pause.

District 91:

Running for her third term, Slosberg faces an earnest but unprepared Republican in a Democrat-heavy district. Slosberg has faced challenges with PTSD, but as a productive legislator, she can help to reduce the stigma around mental health.

District 92: PATRICIA HAWKINS-WILLIAMS. With four years of experience in theHouse and eight in city government, this director of a child placement agency is the best fit in an overwhelmingly Democratic district.

EMILYSLOSBERG.

District 93: CHIPLAMARCA. The only Republican in the 19-member Broward County legislative delegation, LaMarca can serve as a political bridge betweenDemocratic Broward and a GOP-led Capitol that is often indifferent to Florida’s second-largest county.

District 101: MARIEWOODSON. South Broward will bewell served by this retired human services administrator and community activist who has the resume and temperament to be an effective voice for a diverse district.

District 103: CINDYPOLO. An outspoken progressive and single mother of a young son, Polo has been a strong voice for Democratic values. Her fighting spirit will strengthen theHouse Democratic Caucus in the challenging years ahead.

District 104: ROBINBARTLEMAN. Her background as a special education teacher and assistant principal, combined with 16 productive years on the Broward school board, will give Broward another strong voice in Tallahassee.

District 105: MAUREENPORRAS. This immigration lawyerwould be the first person ofNicaraguan heritage to serve in the FloridaHouse andwould bring a needed perspective to the Legislature. Shewants to fix the unemployment compensation system and advocate for overlooked Floridians.

FLORIDA APPEALS COURT, District 4

Retain Judge AlanO. Forst? NO. Before his appointment, Forstwas a pro-business labor lawyer who could not cite even six cases that he had tried to completion. Since his appointment, some of his decisions have been seriously problematic, including in First Amendment and public records cases. Lawyers with knowledge of him give him mediocre marks in the Bar poll. Floridians deserve better than a “C” judge.

Retain JudgeMarkW. Klingensmith? NO. Klingensmith, a former outspoken chairman of theMartin County Republican Party, has issued equally problematic rulings and also gets mediocre marks in the Bar poll. We deserve better than average.

Retain JudgeMartha C. Warner? YES. We enthusiastically recommend the retention ofWarner, whowas appointed by Republican Gov. BobMartinez in 1988 and is one of Florida’s most respected judges. She got the second highest ratings in this year’s Bar poll.

CIRCUIT COURT

Broward Circuit, Group 16: DENNIS BAILEY. Besides a strongwork ethic, Bailey provides needed experience and stability in a courthouse that’s often chaotic.

Palm Beach Circuit, Group 30: ADAM MYRON. We generally endorse the incumbent, unless there’s good reason not to, as in this race. Myronwould restore civility to the bench.

SCHOOL BOARD

Broward, District 9: DEBRAHIXON. Hixon brings more to the table than her tragic tie to the Parkland school shooting. She also brings three decades of public school teaching experience, the experience of running a successful magnet program, and the joy of being a high school swimming coach.

SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

Broward, District 5: FRED SEGAL. His 18-year-old opponent is thoughtful, energetic and has a surprising number of endorsements, but Segal, long-time president of the Broward County Farm Bureau, has eight years of district experience and understands its focus on agriculture and conservation, not broader environmentalism.

Palm Beach, District 2: ANNMARIE SORRELL. Two excellent candidates in this race, butwe give the nod to Sorrell, whose many connections to local governments and businesses best ensures the district’s mission of partnering to educate citizens about conservation and to prod majorwater users to adopt best management practices.

Palm Beach, District 3: JONSHAW. Shawis practically overqualified, serving for the past six years as the chief hydrogeologist for the South FloridaWater Management District and, prior to that, a decades-long career as an environmental consultant andwater management district employee.

Palm Beach, District 4: ROBLONG. Long, the current chairman, has guided the district through its primary role of overseeing education, mobile irrigation projects and guiding nurseries in the Agricultural Reserve to conservewater and land. There’s no need for change.

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

(Because of limitedmanpower, we focused on cities with 100,000-plus population, plusHallandale Beach.) Coral Springs

Seat 3: JOSE “JOE” MORERA. The public wins, no matterwho wins this race. All six candidates are qualified, some very qualified. ButMorera offers the broadest experience and added diversity.

Seat 5: JOYCARTER. There is little doubt about whom voters should choose in this race. Carter has deep roots in Coral Springs and a hands-on feel for the streets, people and issues.

Fort Lauderdale

Mayor: DEANTRANTALIS. The city is finally addressing its failing stormwater, wastewater and drinkingwater systems, and Trantalis has proven himself a strong leader during the COVID19 pandemic. His opponent, Kenneth Cooper, is slowto pay his taxes because, he says, they frustrate him.

District 2: STEVEGLASSMAN. Glassman has a firm grasp of the city’s challenges. His opponent, who’s twice run for governor, lacks Glassman’s history of civic legwork in making the city a better place.

Hallandale Beach

Mayor: JOYCOOPER. Despite everything, Cooper is the best choice for mayor. No one knows the city’s government as well as her, certainly not her two challengers.

Seat 3: CYNTHIACABRERA. Much of the city commission’s dysfunction centers on Seat 3 s incumbent. Cabrera would be a breath of fresh air.

Seat 4: MICHELELAZAROW. Amid the bickering, Lazarowhas been a moderating voice who should remain in place. Hollywood

District 2: LINDAANDERSON. It’s time for a change in the city’s central district, and Linda Anderson, the longtime president of the Liberia Civic Association, is most likely to bring it.

District 4: RICHARDBLATTNER. At 86, Blattner is running for one last term before term limits kick in. With 20 years on the commission and an impressive command of the issues, voters should give him a final four years.

District 6: LINDASHERWOOD. Sherwood is a knowledgeable and diligent politician who enjoys helping her constituents. Her opponent fails tomake a persuasive case that she doesn’t deserve a final four-year term.

Pompano Beach

Mayor: REXHARDIN. As Broward’s sixth-largest city grapples with amajor growth spurt, stability at CityHall matters, and thismayor, elected to an abbreviated two-year term in 2018, deserves a four-year extension.

District 1: ANDREALEIGH MCGEE. A 37-year-old real estate broker, McGee should moderate her pro-growth views, but she’s an effective voice for Pompano’s beachfront and a stronger candidate overall than either of her two anti-growth rivals.

District 2: RHONDAEATON. Voters in Cresthaven, Leisureville, Pompano Highlands and surrounding areas should stick with this “smart growth” advocate who hasworked to improve street lighting and neighborhood property values.

District 3: TOMMCMAHON. “Old Pompano” and the city’s central core have beenwell-represented by this 38-year-old businessman, who has carefully balanced demand for growth with the city’s smalltown character.

District 4: BEVERLYPERKINS. The city’s long-neglectedwest side benefits from the consistent, experienced voice of this substitute teacher. Perkins is seeking her third two-year term and is preferable to her two challengers.

District 5: BARRYMOSS. Pompano’s southwest quadrant is in for big change with the massive Isle Casino project at the former harness track, and this retired real estate appraiser has provided sound leadership and has grown in the job.

FLORIDA CONSTITUTION

Amendment 1: NO. This initiative is unnecessary. It’s political clickbait. It changes “every” citizen may vote in Florida to “only” a citizen may vote. Noncitizens are already barred from voting. This is an anti-immigration dog whistle.

Amendment 2: YES. Thiswould raise Florida’s minimumwage, presently $8.56 per hour, to $10 next September and by a dollar more each year until reaching $15 in 2026. Fromthere itwould be adjusted annually according to the consumer price index. Those who object should try living on so little.

Amendment 3: YES. Thiswould let all voters, regardless of political party, vote in primaries for governor, Cabinet and the Legislature. The top two winners in each racewould face off in the general election. Itwould let many more people have their say in who governs Florida.

Amendment 4: NO. This is as bad as bad gets. It’s hard enough for citizens to get a constitutional amendment ratified when lawmakers refuse to listen. This would force them to have to twice win an election. There is no good reason to make it twice as hard for citizens to make change happen.

Amendment 5: YES. Thiswould give homeowners an extra year to transfer their accrued “Save OurHomes” benefit from an old home to a new one. Sometimes the deadline is hard to meet, such as when building a home takes longer than expected. The cost is minimal, and the benefit to homeowners is great.

Amendment 6: YES. Right now, combat- disabled veterans get a discount on their property taxes. This amendmentwould carry that over to a surviving spouse who lives in the home or buys a new home. Remarriage forfeits the benefit. The cost is minimal. Widows and widowers deserve it.

COUNTY QUESTIONS

Broward Ballot Question 1: YES. Voters should preserve the status quo and keep control of county finances in the hands of the county administrator, and not transfer them to an elected clerk of courts with an erratic record.

Broward Charter Question 2: NO. The county has not made a convincing case that it should have the power to override city zoning laws and other regulations to build transportation projects funded by a voter-approved sales tax increase.