Eileen Higgins becomes Miami’s first Democratic mayor in 30 years

Key Highlights

• Eileen Higgins is the first Democrat elected mayor of Miami in almost 30 years.
• Higgins won 59% of the vote against Republican Emilio González, who received 41%.
• González was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
• The election reflects a broader trend of Democratic victories across the U. S.
• Higgins is also the first woman and the first non-Hispanic to hold the mayoral office in Miami.