Abdel Jimenez

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Abdel Jimenez

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

University of Miami, 2002

Law

University of Miami School of Law, 2005

Personal

Religion

Christian

Profession

Lawyer

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Abdel Jimenez ran for election to the Hialeah City Council to represent Group VII in Florida. He lost in the primary on November 4, 2025.

Biography

Abdel Jimenez was born in Havana, Cuba. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami in 2002 and a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 2005. His professional experience includes being a lawyer.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Hialeah, Florida (2025)

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Hialeah City Council Group VII

Incumbent Luis Rodriguez won election outright against Abdel Jimenez in the primary for Hialeah City Council Group VII on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Luis Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)	57.0	8,594
		Abdel Jimenez (Nonpartisan)	43.0	6,495

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source	Total votes: 15,089
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Julio Beltran (Nonpartisan)

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2021

See also: City elections in Hialeah, Florida (2021)

General election

General election for Hialeah City Council Group VII

Luis Rodriguez defeated Maylin Villalonga in the general election for Hialeah City Council Group VII on November 16, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Luis Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)	76.6	6,517
	Submit photo	Maylin Villalonga (Nonpartisan)	23.4	1,989

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,506
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Hialeah City Council Group VII

The following candidates ran in the primary for Hialeah City Council Group VII on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Luis Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)	42.4	8,526
✔	Submit photo	Maylin Villalonga (Nonpartisan)	19.7	3,965
	Submit photo	Milly Herrera (Nonpartisan)	17.9	3,606
	Submit photo	Mike Horgan (Nonpartisan)	8.2	1,652
		Abdel Jimenez (Nonpartisan)	8.1	1,627
	Submit photo	Christopher Monzon (Nonpartisan)	3.7	753

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,129
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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2021

Abdel Jimenez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jimenez'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 am an attorney, 41 years old who wants to do good for his community.

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?

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Legal Knowledge

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

education and real estate

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

City council members create the laws in the City of Hialeah which affects all citizens.

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

Honesty

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Diligence, compassion, honesty, professionalism

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