Background
Michael Hepburn ran for election for Mayor of Miami in Florida. He lost in the general election on November 4, 2025.
Campaign themes
Michael Hepburn did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2025 Candidate Connection survey.
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Michael Hepburn did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Michael Hepburn did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
Florida State Senate
Michael Hepburn did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Florida House of Representatives
Michael Hepburn did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
U.S. House
Michael Hepburn did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Create pathways to success from Universal Pre-K to Tuition Free Public Colleges and Universities.
Provide Healthcare for All: ZERO Co-pays, ZERO Deductible, vision coverage included.
Invest in major Infrastructure Development and improvements to our Mass Transit Systems.[4][5]
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
Education, Healthcare and Economic Justice for all of us.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[5]
[the profile publisher] also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Michael Hepburn answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
My Mother...[5]
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
www.BrandNewCongress.org[5]
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
We need authentic, working-class and middle-class people to run for and win seats all across the nation to shape the public policy that affects us all… Our vast perspectives are important and need to be heard.[5]
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
I believe in creating a 21st century economy, which is built on the foundation of a living wage, affordable housing, and financial investments in rebuilding our infrastructure and transit systems.
I'm a champion for public education who will create pathways to success from pre-k to debt free higher education.
I stand for fair and equal justice, gun control reform and who will advocate for the expansion of social security, and medicare for all – since healthcare should be a right not a privilege.
I believe we, the people, must protect our values, preserve our environment and fulfill our obligations to our military members who stand and stood on guard for us.[5]
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To put people first over politics and corporations.[5]
What legacy would you like to leave?
To be apart of the spark that led to extraordinary ordinary working people running for office all across this nation.[5]
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
Barack Obama becoming the President of the United States was game changing for me and my career path.[5]
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I worked for Nike, Inc during my Senior Year of College for almost a year.[5]
What happened on your most awkward date?
After it was over we did not see each other again. Lol.[5]
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas Time is the best for me. Always enjoy buying the x-mas tree with my Mother and the Christmas music playing on the radio.[5]
What is your favorite book? Why?
The Bible. It pours life.[5]
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Trying not to do too much at the same time...[5]
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Yes... Appropriations, Education and The Workforce, and Transportation and Infrastructure.[5]
What are your thoughts on term limits?
I will not serve more than eight years or 4 terms once elected.[5]
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On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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