Miami Mayoral Election: Eileen Higgins Wins

Miami voters elected Democrat Eileen Higgins as mayor, breaking a three-decade dry spell for her party after defeating a Republican endorsed by Donald Trump in the predominantly Hispanic city. Higgins won with 59% of the vote, making history as the city’s first female mayor. The election focused on immigration issues, with Higgins opposing Trump’s policies, while her opponent supported federal law enforcement actions. Affordability, housing costs, and business permits were also key campaign topics.

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