At just 27 years old, Bryan Calvo has made history as the youngest mayor not only in Hialeah but in the entire state of Florida.
Calvo won decisively on Tuesday, earning 52.9% of the vote — or 9,210 ballots — ushering in a new political chapter for one of South Florida’s largest cities. His victory signals voters’ appetite for change and a fresh approach to leadership.
Born and raised in Hialeah, Calvo represents a new generation of city leadership. A graduate of Harvard University with a degree in political science and a law degree from Florida International University, he began his political career at 23, becoming the youngest city council member in Hialeah’s history. During his tenure, he gained a reputation for pushing back against tax and fee increases and questioning decisions he said were not in residents’ best interests.
His often-public clashes with former Mayor Esteban Bovo over budget priorities, water rates, and government transparency defined his reform-minded image.
Running on a “Hialeah First” platform, Calvo promised to cut taxes and water fees, eliminate political pensions, fight corruption, and protect condominium owners from fraud. He also vowed to end property taxes for seniors 65 and older and create specialized units to target money laundering and financial crimes.
“This victory belongs to every family that has worked hard and refused to give up on this city,” Calvo said during his victory speech Tuesday night. “Hialeah chose transparency over corruption and results over rhetoric. My commitment is to restore integrity to City Hall and ensure government works for everyone, not just the well-connected few.”
Hialeah, which has 90,167 registered voters, saw a turnout of 19.4% in the election.