Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Miami Elects First Democratic Mayor in 28 Years
Eileen Higgins, a Democrat, won the election for mayor of Miami.
She beat her opponent, Emilio González, by a big margin.
This is a big deal because Miami hasn't had a Democratic mayor in a very long time.
Higgins is also the first woman and the first non-Hispanic mayor in many years.
People cared a lot about making things more affordable and about immigration rules.
Big names like Trump and the governor supported González, but Higgins had support from the Democratic National Committee.
Even though Miami has been getting more Republican, Higgins won big.
Some people think this win might mean good things for Democrats in the future, but others say it's not a big deal.
Eileen Higgins, a Democrat, was elected mayor of Miami, defeating Republican Emilio González 59.5% to 40.5%.
Higgins is the first Democratic mayor in 28 years, the first woman mayor, and the first non-Hispanic mayor since the 1990s.
Key issues in the campaign included affordability and President Trump's immigration crackdown.
The race drew national attention, with Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis supporting González, and the DNC supporting Higgins.
The results were seen as a significant Democratic victory in a city that has been trending more Republican.
- Who
- Eileen Higgins (Democrat) and Emilio González (Republican)
- What
- Eileen Higgins was elected mayor of Miami
- When
- Tuesday night
- Where
- Miami, Florida
- Why
- Higgins focused on affordability and immigration issues, and had support from the Democratic National Committee
- Winner
- Eileen Higgins
- Loser
- Emilio González
- Vote Share
- 59.5% to 40.5%
- Significance
- First Democratic mayor in 28 years, first woman mayor, first non-Hispanic mayor since the 1990s
- Key Issues
- Affordability, immigration crackdown
- National Support
- Trump and DeSantis supported González; DNC supported Higgins
- Local Context
- Miami has become more Republican over past election cycles