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'''Karla Hernández-Mats''' (born 1978 or 1979) is an American union leader. She was chosen by [[Charlie Crist]] to be the Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor of Florida in 2022. She and Crist lost to incumbent Governor [[Ron DeSantis]] and Lt. Governor [[Jeanette Nuñez]]. |
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== Early Life and Education == |
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Hernández-Mats was born in Miami to Honduran immigrants, and attended Miami-Dade County Public Schools.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Scheckner |first=Jesse |date=2022-08-27 |title=Karla Hernandez-Mats: Five things to know about Charlie Crist’s pick for Lieutenant Governor |url=https://floridapolitics.com/archives/551852-karla-hernandez-mats-five-things-to-know-about-charlie-crists-pick-for-lieutenant-governor/ |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. |language=en-US}}</ref> After graduating from high school, she went to Honduras to do humanitarian work.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-09 |title=Karla Hernandez-Mats: Leading United Teachers of Dade, largest Southeast union |url=https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2019/07/09/karla-hernandez-mats-leading-united-teachers-of-dade-largest-southeast-union/ |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=Miami Today |language=en-US}}</ref> She was the first in her family to graduate from college, earning a bachelor’s degree from Florida International University in emotionally handicapped education and a master’s degree in business management from St. Thomas University.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Hernández-Mats rises from middle school teacher to candidate for lieutenant governor |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article264972744.html#storylink=cpy |website=Miami Herald}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
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Hernandez-Mats began her career at Hialeah Middle Community School, where she served as a special education teacher for 10 years.<ref name=":1" /> She was named the school's Teacher of the Year in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Crist to pick Miami-Dade teachers union head Karla Hernandez-Mats as running mate |url=https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2022/08/26/crist-to-pick-miami-dade-teachers-union-head-karla-hernandez-mats-as-running-mate/ |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en}}</ref> |
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Hernández-Mats became secretary-treasurer of United Teachers of Dade in 2013. Three years later, she was elected as president, becoming the organization’s first Hispanic leader. During her tenure as president, she was credited with spearheading the campaign to pass Referendum 362, a tax referendum to support teacher pay.<ref name=":0" /> With the additional funding created by passing the referendum, the union secured pay raises for teachers and support staff in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Funcheon |first=Deirdra |date=August 1, 2023 |title=Raises on tap for Miami-Dade teachers |url=https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/08/01/raises-miami-dade-public-schools-teachers-staff |website=Axios}}</ref> |
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In 2024, Hernandez-Mats led an effort to avoid the decertification of United Teachers of Dade after Governor DeSantis signed a law requiring all unions representing public employees prove at least 60% of its members are paying dues each year to be recertified.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McAllister |first=Anna |date=2024-01-16 |title=United Teachers of Dade avoids losing certification - CBS Miami |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/united-teachers-of-dade-avoids-losing-certification/ |access-date=2024-05-14 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== 2022 Florida Lt. gubernatorial election == |
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In August 2022, Hernández-Mats was chosen as Charlie Christ's running mate in his bid for governor against incumbent Governor [[Ron DeSantis]] and Lt. Govenor [[Jeanette Nuñez]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2022-08-27 |title=Crist picks Miami teachers union leader as running mate |url=https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-education-miami-florida-ron-desantis-382ca0624a4807731ce02f5bc7b83b8b |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> The bid was her first run for public office. Crist and Hernández-Mats were defeated by DeSantis and Nuñez, receiving only 40% of the vote.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Press |first=The Associated |date=2022-11-09 |title=DeSantis defeats Crist, wins second term as Florida governor |url=https://www.wesh.com/article/desantis-defeats-crist-florida-governor/41854433 |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=WESH |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Political Positions == |
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=== Immigration === |
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In 2017, Hernández-Mats was arrested while demonstrating in Washington, D.C. in opposition to President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program be phased out and replaced.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Swift |first=Tim |date=2017-12-06 |title=Teachers union president arrested at immigration rally in Washington |url=https://www.local10.com/news/2017/12/06/teachers-union-president-arrested-at-immigration-rally-in-washington/ |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=WPLG |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Education === |
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Hernández-Mats opposed a bill signed by Gov. DeSantis that allowed any parent to receive a voucher toward private or home schooling, saying the bill could cripple public schools.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-12 |title=Facing South Florida: Karla Hernandez-Mats, Pres. United Teachers of Dade - CBS Miami |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/facing-south-florida-karla-hernandez-mats-pres-united-teachers-of-dade/ |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> She also called for more accountability for charter and private schools that received state funding.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Harper |first=Mark |title=Charlie Crist's running mate Karla Hernández-Mats wants accountability for charter schools |url=https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2022/09/25/charlie-crists-lieutenant-governor-choice-talks-education-deland/8089489001/ |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=Daytona Beach News-Journal Online |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Hernández-Mats was an outspoken opponent of rules Gov. DeSantis signed into law in 2022 that limited discussions of race in the classroom and banned conversations about LGBTQ+ issues in grades three and younger.<ref name=":1" /> |
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=== Pandemic Response === |
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During the pandemic, she encouraged people to wear masks and hosted a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Hernández-Mats advocated delaying students’ return to school in the fall of 2020 and continuing mask mandates in 2021, in defiance of DeSantis’ administration.<ref name=":2" /> |
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== Personal Life == |
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Hernández-Mats is married, and has two children.<ref name=":3" /> |
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== Electoral History == |
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{{Election box begin no change|title=[[2022 Florida gubernatorial election]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 General Election November 8, 2022 Official Results |url=https://floridaelectionwatch.gov/StateOffices/Governor |access-date=November 13, 2022 |publisher=Florida Division of Elections}}</ref>}} |
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=[[Ron DeSantis]] (incumbent)<br>[[Jeanette Nuñez]] (incumbent)|party=Republican Party (United States)|votes=4,614,210|percentage=59.4}} |
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=[[Charlie Crist]]<br>Karla Hernandez|party=Democratic Party (United States)|votes=3,106,313|percentage=40.0}} |
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Carmen Jackie Gimenez<br>Kyle "KC" Gibson|party=Independent (United States)|votes=31,577|percentage=0.4}} |
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Hector Roos<br>Jerry "Tub" Rorabaugh|party=Libertarian Party of Florida|votes=19,299|percentage=0.2}} |
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== References == |
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