Summary
The Miami mayoral election is set for December 9, with Democratic candidate Eileen Higgins competing against Republican Emilio González. Polls show Higgins, who has campaigned for affordable housing, has a strong lead. Miami has not elected a Democratic mayor in nearly 30 years.
Key Facts
- Eileen Higgins and Emilio González are the main candidates in the Miami mayoral race.
- Polls suggest Higgins has a high chance of winning over González.
- Miami is historically a Republican stronghold, making a Democratic win noteworthy.
- Miami-Dade County, where Miami is located, was flipped by President Trump last year.
- Higgins won 36% of the vote and González 19% in the November 4 primary.
- Polls show Higgins with between 34% and 49.84% support, with González trailing between 23.78% and 31%.
- The election is scheduled for December 9.
- President Trump endorsed González in a social media post.
