Miami-based attorney Daniel Espinosa was hoping to fulfil his life-long dream to be elected to the bench, but paid $5,843.00 instead of $5,843.20. The missing 20 cents saw his name stripped from the candidates’ list after Friday’s noon qualifying deadline, leaving just the incumbent circuit judge Rosa Rodriguez in line for re-election.

Unsuccessful appeal

In a letter sent to the division of elections last Friday, Mr Espinosa pleaded that he be reinstated to the list and pay the 20 cents due, but so far he has not been successful in his appeal.

Source: Miami Herald