Eileen Higgins defeats Trump-backed Emilio Gonzalez

Democrat Eileen Higgins won Miami's mayoral runoff, defeating Republican Emilio González, who was backed by Donald Trump. This victory marks the first time a Democrat has been elected mayor in nearly 30 years. Higgins plans to focus on housing affordability and climate issues.

She believes the win reflects growing discontent with Republican policies. Higgins stated, "It's a great responsibility. I am going to do it with integrity and hard work." [b]Democrats see this win as a warning to the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.[b] The campaign saw significant support from national Democrats, highlighting local issues that resonate with voters.