Eileen Higgins Elected Miami Mayor — First Democrat and First Woman to Win in 28 Years

Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayoral runoff on December 9, 2025, defeating Trump-endorsed Republican Emilio Gonzalez 59%-41% — ending a 28-year Democratic drought. Higgins, 61, became the first woman ever to serve as Miami mayor. She ran on local issues and opposition to Trump's economic and immigration policies. The race was watched nationally as a bellwether for Democratic competitiveness in South Florida ahead of 2026 midterms.