Tina Paul (Mayor of Surfside, Florida, candidate 2026)
Tina Paul ran for election to the Mayor of Surfside in Florida. Paul was on the ballot in the general election on March 17, 2026.[source]
Paul completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
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Biography
Tina Paul provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on February 27, 2026:
- High school: Miami Beach Senior High School
- Bachelor's: School of Visual Arts
- Associate: Miami Dade College
- Profession: Photographer
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign website
- Campaign Facebook
Elections
General election
General election for Mayor of Surfside
Mark Blumstein (Nonpartisan), Shlomo Danzinger (Nonpartisan), and Tina Paul (Nonpartisan) ran in the general election for Mayor of Surfside on March 17, 2026.
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Election results
Endorsements
Paul received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tina Paul completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Paul's responses.
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Surfside shaped who I am. I grew up on this beach, in this neighborhood, surrounded by the quiet charm that makes our community so special. I learned early on that what we have here is precious and worth protecting.
After building a career as a professional photographer in New York City, I came home to care for my parents in their final years. During that time, as I watched change begin to reshape our small Town, I felt a deep responsibility to step forward to protect our tranquility and our sense of belonging.
I was first elected in 2016, and served three terms until 2022, and was re-elected in 2024. I have served as Commissioner and Vice Mayor to safeguard our beaches, preserve our architectural heritage, and advocate for Surfside at every level. I believe in thoughtful growth, strong environmental protections, and policies that address residents’ needs.
Surfside deserves calm, experienced leadership that brings people together. As Mayor, I will listen with care, lead with integrity, and stand firm for our Town’s future.- I bring proven leadership through my terms as a Commissioner and Vice Mayor with deep knowledge of Surfside’s operations. My priorities are fiscal responsibility, smart growth, community safety, and environmental resilience to preserve our Town’s character and quality of life.
- With elections every two years, continuity in leadership is essential to maintaining stability, advancing long-term projects, and retaining the experienced staff who serve our Town. We now have an effective administrative team in place, and consistent leadership will allow us to continue moving forward responsibly and efficiently.
- I am here in the present to represent community goals, wishes and dreams with steady, thoughtful action. Leadership requires temperament and perseverance when progress takes time and requires majority agreement. I am a photographer and a historian who believes in accuracy and getting things right. I have always worked to help every community member and I always will. Together we make Surfside special. You deserve genuine leadership that restores decency and respect for our Town and I will deliver that!
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
