Bryan Calvo

Bryan Calvo is the Mayor-elect of Hialeah in Florida. He assumes office on January 12, 2026.

Calvo won election for Mayor of Hialeah in Florida outright in the primary on November 4, 2025, after the general election was canceled.

Calvo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

While mayoral elections in Hialeah are nonpartisan, Calvo is a Republican.

Biography

Bryan Calvo was born in Hialeah, Florida. He graduated from Westland Hialeah Senior High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard University in 2019 and a law degree from the Florida International University College of Law in 2022. His career experience includes working as an attorney at law.^[1]^[2]

Elections

2025

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Hialeah

Bryan Calvo won election outright against Jesús Tundidor, incumbent Jackie Garcia-Roves, Marc Anthony Salvat, and Benny Rodriguez in the primary for Mayor of Hialeah on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bryan Calvo (Nonpartisan)	52.9	9,210
	Submit photo	Jesús Tundidor (Nonpartisan)	20.7	3,599
	Submit photo	Jackie Garcia-Roves (Nonpartisan)	19.1	3,318
	Submit photo	Marc Anthony Salvat (Nonpartisan)	6.5	1,128
	Submit photo	Benny Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)	0.9	149

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 17,404
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Daniel Cornejo (Nonpartisan)
René Garcia (Nonpartisan)
Manuel Reyes (Nonpartisan)

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2024

General election

General election for Miami-Dade County Tax Collector

Dariel Fernandez defeated David Richardson in the general election for Miami-Dade County Tax Collector on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Dariel Fernandez (R)	55.6	576,892
	David Richardson (D)	44.4	459,864

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,036,756
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. David Richardson advanced from the Democratic primary for Miami-Dade County Tax Collector.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Miami-Dade County Tax Collector

Dariel Fernandez defeated Bryan Calvo in the Republican primary for Miami-Dade County Tax Collector on August 20, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Dariel Fernandez	51.7	54,467
	Bryan Calvo	48.3	50,844

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 105,311
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Ricardo David Gomez (R)

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2021

General election

General election for Hialeah City Council Group VI

Bryan Calvo defeated Angelica Pacheco in the general election for Hialeah City Council Group VI on November 16, 2021.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Bryan Calvo (Nonpartisan)	67.5	5,764
	Angelica Pacheco (Nonpartisan)	32.5	2,778

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,542
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Hialeah City Council Group VI

Angelica Pacheco and Bryan Calvo defeated Eddie Santiesteban, Ramiro Collazo-More, and Hector Abel Selin in the primary for Hialeah City Council Group VI on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Angelica Pacheco (Nonpartisan)	29.5	6,076
✔		Bryan Calvo (Nonpartisan)	28.3	5,830
	Submit photo	Eddie Santiesteban (Nonpartisan)	26.5	5,461
	Submit photo	Ramiro Collazo-More (Nonpartisan)	11.7	2,409
		Hector Abel Selin (Nonpartisan)	4.0	829

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,605
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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

Bryan Calvo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Calvo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in Hialeah and understand the struggles our families face every day. At 27 years old, I’ve served three years on the Hialeah City Council, where I built a record of fighting for transparency, lower taxes, and fair water rates. When the City failed its residents by allowing 911 calls to go unanswered, I took the fight to court to make sure lives weren’t put at risk. I am also an attorney, a Harvard graduate, and had the honor of working at the White House. My campaign for Mayor of Hialeah is about real change, not protecting the same political insiders who have run our city for decades. I’m committed to lowering taxes, eliminating wasteful spending, fixing our broken public transportation system, and creating task forces to crack down on condominium corruption and money laundering tied to foreign interests. This election, which coincides with Hialeah’s 100-year anniversary, is about choosing whether we want a government that works for the people or one that continues serving the same insiders. I am running to give our residents a voice and restore pride in our city.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Hialeah families are being crushed by high taxes and unfair water bills, while politicians keep raising rates to fund waste and insider deals. As a councilman, I fought against every tax increase and worked to cut water fees, saving residents money. As mayor, my priority is to lower taxes, eliminate wasteful spending, and stop politicians from treating residents like an ATM. I will also push to eliminate property taxes for seniors 65 and older, because no one who built this city should be taxed out of their home.
Hialeah residents pay some of the highest water bills in the state, and families are being squeezed every month while City Hall looks the other way. On the council, I fought to lower water fees and opposed the backroom deals that drive up costs. As mayor, I will cut rates, end wasteful contracts, and demand transparency in how every dollar is spent. Water is not a luxury, it’s a basic necessity, and our families deserve fair, affordable bills. On day one, I’ll make fixing Hialeah’s broken water system a top priority.
Hialeah politicians have enriched themselves with bloated pensions and corrupt insider deals while families struggle to pay bills. I will eliminate political pensions, cut waste, and put an end to backroom corruption that drains taxpayer dollars. Every dollar wasted on perks for politicians is a dollar stolen from residents who need relief. As mayor, I’ll make sure our government serves the people, and restore honesty and accountability at City Hall.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about lowering taxes and reducing the cost of living for Hialeah families, especially by cutting wasteful spending and eliminating unfair water bills. I care deeply about government accountability, ending the culture of insider deals, corruption, and political pensions that benefit politicians instead of residents. I am also committed to protecting homeowners and seniors by eliminating property taxes for residents 65 and older, ensuring no one is taxed out of their home. Finally, I believe in fixing our city’s broken public transportation system and cracking down on condominium fraud so families can feel safe, supported, and respected in their own community.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An elected official must be honest, transparent, and accountable to the people, not insiders. They should put taxpayers first, fight waste, and have the courage to make tough decisions even when it’s not politically convenient.

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

While knocking on doors, I met an elderly woman who told me she was struggling to keep her home because her property taxes and water bills had gone up so much. She had worked her whole life, raised her family in Hialeah, and now, at 72 years old, she was choosing between paying her bills or buying her medication. Her story stuck with me because no senior who built this city should fear losing their home to taxes or outrageous water costs. It’s why I’m committed to eliminating property taxes for seniors and lowering water rates, so families like hers can live with dignity and security in the city they love.

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2024

Bryan Calvo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Calvo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Bryan Calvo is a licensed Florida attorney, former Trump White House intern, Harvard graduate, and serves as the youngest elected official in Miami-Dade County.

Born and raised in Hialeah, Bryan attended public school and then received a full ride scholarship to attend Harvard University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Government and a Language Citation in Italian. He was accepted to Harvard in one of the most competitive years in Harvard’s history, with over 40,000 students applying for 1,500 spots. In the summer of 2018, during President Trump’s time in office, Bryan was selected for the highly competitive White House Internship Program. Throughout his time working at the White House under President Trump, Bryan learned first hand about the difficulties affecting cities around the country, directly engaging with elected officials and helping craft policies that could serve as solutions to these problems. After his time working for President Trump, Bryan enrolled in Florida International University College of Law. Bryan graduated in 2022 and became an attorney in Florida. Bryan currently practices civil litigation, with a focus on complex commercial, mass tort, and class action.

While in law school, Bryan ran for and was elected to the Hialeah City Council, where he serves as the youngest elected official in Miami-Dade County.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

In an effort to bring a conservative, fiscally responsible voice to one of Miami-Dade County's most important offices, I am officially entering the race to be the county's next Tax Collector. This is a crucial moment for Miami-Dade County's 2.6 million residents, all of whom are facing an unprecedented affordability crisis and sky-rocketing insurance premiums. Imposing additional property taxes on an already economically strained community is not the answer.
I am ready to advocate on behalf of county residents and robustly address inefficiencies and root out any hint of bad management within the office of Tax Collector while enhancing our community outreach, increasing public education efforts, and improving resident-focused programming.
I will work tirelessly to improve customer service through innovation and the responsible application of new technologies to ensure the office of Tax Collector is working effectively.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

It is imperative to approach tax policy with cool heads and a conservative perspective, prioritizing responsible financial management. Getting into more debt to solve an affordability problem is like nailing jelly to a tree to stop it from wobbling.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

All Politics is Local

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am uniquely qualified to be the first Miami-Dade Tax Collector is over six decades based on my educational background, experience as a Councilmember, and work as an attorney.

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2021

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Bryan Calvo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Calvo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Bryan is a product of the City of Hialeah attending its public schools and growing up in the park system. He graduated top of his class from Westland Hialeah Senior High and then earned a Bachelor’s in Government from Harvard University on a full-ride scholarship. During his time at Harvard, he was selected and worked in the White House Internship Program. Now, he is a third-year law student at FIU Law. Driven by his desire for public service, he is dedicated to helping the City of Hialeah prosper.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Improve water and trash services
Increase the number of police officers on the road
Re-establish organized sports in the parks

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Too often candidates run for an elected position without a clearly defined platform. Based on his experiences and proven research, Bryan developed his five-point plan for improving life in the City. Each point seeks to better some aspect of the resident experience in Hialeah.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The City council acts as the legislative body for the City of Hialeah.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Hard work, determination, and passion for service.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Bryan is currently enrolled in his third year at Florida International University College of Law. The study of law has better equipped him to serve the residents of Hialeah by giving him the tools to analyze city ordinances and contracts with a legal perspective, ensuring Hialeah residents receive the quality services they deserve.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Bryan attended Westland Hialeah Senior High School where he graduated top of his class and over his four years received numerous awards and recognitions for his leadership, community service, and academic work.Over the course of his High school career, Bryan logged more than 1,000 hours of community service serving Hialeah and Miami-Dade residents in everything from Art on Palm to park cleanups. Bryan was also proud to serve as the President of three student organizations: the National Honor Society, Mathematics Honor Society, and the Italian Club. During the summer before his senior year, Bryan applied and was accepted as one of only 120 students around the United States to be part of the selective White House Internship Program. He was assigned the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs where he worked for 11 weeks. Throughout his time in the White House, Bryan learned first hand about the difficulties affecting cities around the country by talking to mayors and commissioners and the leading solutions to these problems. He got the opportunity to meet and hear from key White House officials including: the Attorney General, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Interior, White House Chief of Staff, the Vice President, and the President of the United States. Bryan graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor’s degree in Government and a Language Citation in Italian. He was accepted to Harvard in one of the most competitive years in Harvard’s history, with over 40,000 students applying for 1,500 spots. Even with a 95% chance of being denied, Bryan was accepted and was awarded a full ride scholarship for his four years. During his time at Harvard, Bryan was a Senior Staffer of Harvard Model Congress, an active member of the Institute of Politics, and President of the Harvard Candela Salsa Team. His time at Harvard, studying government with a specific interest in administration and local politics, gives him an unmatched level of experience to tackle the issues.

What is your favorite book? Why?

All Politics is Local

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Bryan graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor’s degree in Government and a Language Citation in Italian. He was accepted to Harvard in one of the most competitive years in Harvard’s history, with over 40,000 students applying for 1,500 spots. Even with a 95% chance of being denied, Bryan was accepted and was awarded a full ride scholarship for his four years.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

During the summer before his senior year, Bryan applied and was accepted as one of only 120 students around the United States to be part of the selective White House Internship Program. He was assigned the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs where he worked for 11 weeks.

Throughout his time in the White House, Bryan learned first hand about the difficulties affecting cities around the country by talking to mayors and commissioners and the leading solutions to these problems. He got the opportunity to meet and hear from key White House officials including: the Attorney General, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Interior, White House Chief of Staff, the Vice President, and the President of the United States.

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↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 13, 2021
↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 21, 2024

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Preceded by Jackie Garcia-Roves	Mayor of Hialeah 2026	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Hialeah City Council Group VI 2021-2024	Succeeded by Juan Junco

[bio-1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 13, 2021

[2] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 21, 2024

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Bryan Calvo

Biography

Elections

2025

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Hialeah

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Endorsements

2024

General election

General election for Miami-Dade County Tax Collector

Democratic primary election

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Miami-Dade County Tax Collector

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Endorsements

2021

General election

General election for Hialeah City Council Group VI

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Hialeah City Council Group VI

Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

2024

2021

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