Summary
Miami elected Eileen Higgins as its new mayor, marking the first time in nearly 30 years the office has gone to a Democrat. Higgins defeated Republican Emilio González in the run-off election. The election results may impact strategies for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- Eileen Higgins, a Democrat, won the Miami mayoral race against Republican Emilio González.
- This is the first time a Democrat has been elected mayor of Miami in almost 30 years.
- President Donald Trump endorsed González in the election.
- Miami has become more politically diverse, with significant immigrant communities.
- In the initial election on November 4, Higgins received 36% of the vote, while González received 19%.
- A betting platform, Polymarket, predicted Higgins had a 94% chance of winning the run-off election.
- Polling before the election showed varied results, with some predicting a close race.
- Miami is a significant city in Florida and is politically diverse, potentially influencing strategies for the 2026 midterms.
