11 candidates vie for two Miami Commission seats as city grapples with growth, affordability

Eleven candidates with varying political backgrounds are vying for two seats on the Miami Commission this year.

In District 3, eight people are competing to replace Joe Carollo , who is running to become Mayor again after he reaches term limits on the Commission.

In District 5, incumbent Christine King is seeking a second and final term. Two challengers hope to deny her.

Both districts and the city at large face myriad issues, many of which have worsened in recent years, from a dearth of affordable housing to flooding because of sea-level rise and traffic congestion .

Those and other matters are top-of-mind for many of the candidates running, though some have done a better job at getting their message out than others.

Here’s a look at who’s running, in order of funds raise