Eileen Higgins

Eileen Higgins, a 61-year-old Democrat and former county commissioner, has been elected mayor of Miami in a significant victory on December 9, 2025. This win marks the end of a three-decade period of Republican leadership in the city. Higgins' election is newsworthy because it represents a major shift in Miami's political landscape and is seen as a backlash against Donald Trump, whose endorsed Republican candidate, Emilio González, she defeated. The victory is also part of a broader trend of Democratic successes, highlighting growing resistance to Trump's second presidential term. Higgins' win is considered a crucial boost for Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, demonstrating a potential change in voter sentiment even in Trump's stronghold of Florida.