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Richard Praschnik
Richard Praschnik ran for election to the Miami-Dade County Commission to represent District 7 in Florida. He lost in the primary on August 20, 2024.
Praschnik completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Richard Praschnik's career experience includes working as a law enforcement officer. He earned an associate degree from Miami-Dade College in 2016, a bachelor's degree from Florida International University in 2019, and a graduate degree from Florida International University in 2022. Praschnik has been affiliated with the Kendale Homeowners Association and Fraternal Order of Police.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2024)
General election
General election for Miami-Dade County Commission District 7
Incumbent Raquel Regalado defeated Cindy Lerner in the general election for Miami-Dade County Commission District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Raquel Regalado (Nonpartisan) | 56.6 | 57,335 |
| Cindy Lerner (Nonpartisan) | 43.4 | 43,960 | ||
| Total votes: 101,295 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Miami-Dade County Commission District 7
Incumbent Raquel Regalado and Cindy Lerner defeated Richard Praschnik in the primary for Miami-Dade County Commission District 7 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Raquel Regalado (Nonpartisan) | 48.8 | 16,559 |
| ✔ | Cindy Lerner (Nonpartisan) | 41.8 | 14,189 | |
 | Richard Praschnik (Nonpartisan) | 9.4 | 3,206 | |
| Total votes: 33,954 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Praschnik in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Richard Praschnik completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Praschnik's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- PUBLIC SAFETY As a seasoned police officer, Richard Praschnik is committed to improving public safety, reducing crime, and fostering a sense of security within our neighborhoods, making Miami-Dade a safer place for all residents.
- RESPONSIBLE ZONING With Richard's role on the Zoning Appeals Board, Richard is committed to responsible zoning, balancing development and preservation to ensure beneficial growth while safeguarding our neighborhoods’ character.
- LOWERING THE COST OF LIVING In Richard's experience as a Chief Operating Officer for a Florida corporation specializing in real estate and rental properties, Richard is committed to lowering tolls fees, reducing gas taxes for residents, lowering property taxes, and ensuring residents can acquire job opportunities within Miami-Dade County.
Criminal Justice
Zoning - Stop Overdevelopment
Through ordinances and resolutions, the 13-member Commission sets policies and establishes laws for the community. Miami-Dade County is structured into 13 districts. Residents choose only from among candidates running in the district in which they live. Commissioners are chosen in non-partisan, single-district elections and can serve two four-year staggered terms, with elections scheduled every two years.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 19, 2024
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