Eileen Higgins Wins Miami Mayoral Runoff, Ending 30-Year Democratic Drought
Eileen Higgins, a former Miami-Dade County Commissioner, has won the Miami mayoral runoff election, becoming the first Democrat to hold the position in nearly 30 years. Higgins secured 59% of the vote against former Miami City Manager Emilio Gonzalez, who received nearly 41%. The election, which was officially nonpartisan, saw Higgins backed by prominent Democrats, while Gonzalez had endorsements from Republicans, including Governor Ron DeSantis and President Trump. The campaign focused on issues such as immigration, housing, flooding, and city growth. Higgins emphasized restoring public trust and bringing collaborative leadership to City Hall, with affordable housing as a key platform. She plans to use city-owned land for housing development and improve city services. Higgins also advocates for expanding the City Commission and revising city spending regulations. 
