Alex Penelas
American politician
About Alex Penelas
Born 1961. Alex Penelas is an American.
2004 U.S. Senate campaign
In 2004, Penelas was term-limited as mayor and ran for 2004 United States Senate election in Florida. This was the first open Senate seat since 1980, it was being vacated by longtime incumbent and Dade County native Bob Graham.
Penelas was also voted to be an at-large Florida alternate delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
2020 county mayoral bid
In April 2019, Penelas announced his campaign to be returned to the county mayoralty. While he initially led in most polls, he ultimately finished in third in the first round of the election, behind Daniella Levine Cava and Esteban Bovo.
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Who is Alex Penelas?
American politician
When was Alex Penelas born?
Alex Penelas was born on 18 December 1961 in Miami.
What nationality is Alex Penelas?
Alex Penelas is American.
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