Eileen Higgins becomes Miami’s first Democratic mayor in 30 years
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Eileen Higgins, a Democrat, was elected mayor of Miami, marking the first time in 30 years a Democrat has held the position. The election is considered a significant victory for Democrats, especially after Miami-Dade County voted for Trump in 2024. Higgins, a former county commissioner, defeated Republican Emilio González in a run-off election. The race became a referendum on Trump's immigration policies, with Higgins emphasizing the importance of Miami's immigrant community. Trump endorsed González, highlighting his alignment with the administration's stance on border security and immigration. Higgins will be the first woman to lead the city and the first non-Hispanic candidate since the 1990s.
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