Summary
Eileen Higgins, a Democrat, won the Miami mayor’s race, making her the first woman to hold the position. She defeated Emilio Gonzalez, a Republican supported by President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
- Eileen Higgins is the first Democrat to win the Miami mayor’s race in nearly 30 years.
- Higgins is also the first woman to become the mayor of Miami.
- The election was officially nonpartisan, meaning candidates did not run as representatives of a political party.
- Emilio Gonzalez, the opposing candidate, had the endorsement of President Donald Trump.
- Higgins often discussed immigration issues during her campaign.
- The election was seen as one of the final key battles before the 2026 midterm elections.
- Gonzalez, a former city manager, congratulated Higgins on her victory.
