Democrat Wins Miami Mayor Race, Ending 30-Year Republican Hold
In a significant victory for Democrats, Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayoral race, defeating the Trump-backed candidate Emilio Gonzalez. This marks the end of the party’s nearly three-decade losing streak in the city and provides a boost heading into the 2026 midterms. Higgins, who will be the first female mayor of Miami, focused her campaign on addressing concerns about Trump’s immigration policies. The election results are viewed as a potential indicator of shifting political sentiments, especially within the Hispanic community of Miami.