https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/09/miami-mayor-election-updates-results/87631398007/Eileen Higgins clinched victory in Miami’s mayoral runoff election, according to multiple reports, marking the first Democrat to win the office in almost 30 years and the first woman ever elected mayor in the city.
A roaring chant of “Eileen” erupted at Higgins’ watch party at the Miami Women's Club after she was projected to win.
“Well, we did it,” Higgins told her supporters, the Miami Herald reported. “Tonight, history was made.”
While the Miami mayoral position is non-partisan, Higgins' success was a major moment for Democrats, who have defeated GOP rivals in several 2025 off-year elections. It could also spell trouble for Republicans and President Donald Trump, who endorsed Higgins’ opponent, Emilio González.
Trump flipped Miami-Dade County, which includes the city of Miami, in the 2024 presidential election. But Democrats have pointed to their recent victories as a sign of what’s to come in the midterm elections next year as voters still face high food and housing prices.
Ahead of the runoff, Higgins came in first during Miami’s initial mayoral race on Nov. 4, where she garnered roughly 35% of the vote. González came in second with 19%. Since no candidate secured more than 50%, the top two hopefuls went head-to-head on Tuesday.
Miami is home to approximately 487,000 people.
