Oscar Braynon

Oscar Braynon, II (born February 1, 1977) is an American Democratic politician from Miami Gardens, Florida.

Braynon opted to run in the special election, and faced former Opa-locka Mayor Myra Taylor in the Democratic primary.

Braynon ran to succeed her, and was opposed by former State Representatives James Bush, Phillip Brutus, and Darryl Reaves.

Braynon earned the endorsement of former Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink and significantly out-raised the other three candidates.

"[5] Ultimately, Braynon emerged narrowly victorious in the primary, receiving 42% of the vote to Brutus's 38%, Bush's 12%, and Reaves's 9%, and advanced to the general election, where he faced former North Miami Mayor Joe Celestin.

He campaigned on his record in the legislature, argued that his opponent would vote with his party if elected, and criticized Governor Rick Scott's budget for being "unconstitutional.