Summary
Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayoral race, defeating Republican Emilio González, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump. Higgins is the first woman and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years to be elected as Miami's mayor. Her win highlights a shift toward Democrats in the area.
Key Facts
- Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayoral race against Republican Emilio González.
- President Donald Trump endorsed her opponent, González.
- Higgins is the first woman elected as Mayor of Miami.
- She is also the first Democrat to hold the position in nearly three decades.
- The mayor's position in Miami is officially nonpartisan, but Higgins campaigned as a Democrat.
- Higgins focused on issues like immigration and affordable housing during her campaign.
- Miami-Dade County has a significant immigrant and Hispanic population.
- A voting map showed a shift toward the Democratic Party in Miami.
