Rita Baez
Baez is a personal injury lawyer in private practice in Miami-Dade County. A 2026 Miami-Dade judicial voter guide reports she has about 30 years in practice, including nine years as an assistant state attorney, and has tried roughly 80 civil jury trials. She led the August 18, 2026 primary for 11th Circuit Group 69 with 37.1% and advanced to the November 3 runoff against Bonita Jones-Peabody.
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Positions on the major issues
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No public position found on 7 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Property taxes, Housing affordability, Environment & water, Growth & development, Crime & policing, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
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Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- About 30 years in practice, including nine years as an assistant state attorney; roughly 80 civil jury trials. The voter guide called her 'a credible candidate' while preferring another contender on experience.
- Advanced from the August 18, 2026 primary with 82,715 votes (37.1%); no prior judicial service.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Christian Family Coalition Florida (rated 'Highly Qualified' in its 2026 Miami-Dade primary voter guide)
- Hispanic Police Officers Association
- South Florida Police Benevolent Association
- Hialeah Mayor Bryan Calvo