FL Miami Mayor Race Goes to Democrat

Eileen Higgins (D) has Clinched Victory in Miami’s Mayoral Runoff Election, Marking the First Democrat to Win the Office in almost 30 years, and the First Woman ever Elected Mayor in the City. This is a Major Win for Democrats, who have Defeated GOP Rivals in several 2025 Off-Year Elections. It could also Spell Trouble for Republicans and Trump (R), who Endorsed Higgins’ Opponent, Emilio González (R).

Trump Flipped Miami-Dade County in the 2024 Presidential Election, which includes the City of Miami. But Democrats have pointed to their recent Victories as a Sign of what’s to come in the Midterm Elections in 2026, as Voters still face Hhigh Food and Housing Prices. "I am deeply honored by the trust voters have placed in me to serve as the next Mayor of Miami," Higgins said in a Statement. "This victory belongs to every resident who knocked on doors, gathered petitions, made phone calls, and believed that integrity and hard work could triumph over politics as usual."

Ahead of the Runoff, Higgins came in First during Miami’s Mayoral Race on Nov. 4th, where She garnered roughly 35% of the Vote. González came in Second with 19%. Since No Candidate Secured more than 50% of the Vote, the Two Top Candidates went Head-to-Head on Tuesday. Higgins, who was Projected to Win Miami’s Mayoral Election by Multiple Outlets. “We're facing unprecedented growth, which is a wonderful thing to have, but that means you need a mayor that is focused on the housing affordability crisis,” Higgins said, adding that Climate Change is also Contributing to Major Flooding in the City.

“It's a great responsibility. I am going to do it with integrity and hard work. Every day I'm going to keep the residents of this city in mind as I serve them as mayor,” She added. Higgins Focused much of Her Campaign on Housing Affordability. Following the COVID-19 Pandemic, Miami saw New Yorkers and Californians Flock to the City. There is No Length of Time you must Live in the County, as long as You Register at least 29 days before the Election.

That caused Living and Housing Costs to Explode for Residents, and was a Key Factor as to why Trump Won by Double Digits in Miami-Dade County.

When asked what this Win means for Democrats Ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections, Higgins said Candidates need to Focus on their Own Communities. What Works for Residents in Miami, may Not be Eeffective in a State like Montana, Higgins Explained. “That's my advice to anybody running for office. Remember who put you in office, and work for them," She said. "And you work for them every day, you're going to win.”

González Conceded the Race after 7:30 p.m., just a half-hour after Polls Closed, according to the Miami Herald. During His Watch Party at Meraki Greek Bistro on Tuesday, González told His Supporters that He Called Higgins to Congratulate Her, and told Her “We’re going to get behind you,”.










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