Miami mayoral election results: What we know about Eileen Higgins’ win

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosDecember 10, 2025 at 09:26 AM

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Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayoral election on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez. Higgins secured 59% of the vote to Gonzalez's 41%, marking the first time a woman has been elected mayor of Miami. The election is significant as it breaks a nearly three-decade dry spell for the Democratic Party in Miami, a city that has been trending Republican in recent election cycles. While the mayoral role has limited formal power, it holds symbolic importance, representing a city with a large Latino population at the center of national immigration debates. Higgins' victory follows other recent Democratic wins, signaling potential momentum for the party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Donald Trump 30% Emilio Gonzalez ×250% Eileen Higgins ×9100% Miami ×8100%

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