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Eileen Higgins Wins Historic Miami Mayoral Election, Marking Shift in Political Landscape

Democrat Eileen Higgins has made history by winning the Miami mayoral race, becoming the first Democrat to hold the position in nearly 30 years. Her victory over Republican Emilio González, endorsed by former President Trump, signifies a major political shift in a city that has long been a Republican stronghold. This election outcome is viewed as a wake-up call for the GOP ahead of the 2026 elections.

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The Wall Street Journal9 hours ago

Democrat Eileen Higgins’s victory in the Miami mayor’s race Tuesday marked a rebuke of President Trump in the heart of a community that has become a nerve center of his movement.

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Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayoral race, marking a significant political shift as she becomes the first Democrat to hold the position in nearly 30 years. Her victory over Republican Emilio González, who was endorsed by former President Trump, signals a rebuke of Trump's influence in a community that has been a stronghold for his supporters.

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NBC Newsa day ago

Eileen Higgins reflects on her historic win in Miami mayoral election

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Eileen Higgins has made history by winning the Miami mayoral election, becoming the first Democrat to hold the position in nearly 30 years and defeating Republican Emilio González, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump. This victory marks a significant political shift in Miami, reflecting a change in voter sentiment.

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New York Posta day ago

Dems’ win in Miami is ‘wake-up call’ for GOP ahead of 2026, GOP mayors leader warns

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Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayoral race, marking the first time in nearly 30 years that a Democrat has held the position, defeating Republican Emilio González, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump. This victory is seen as a significant shift in the political landscape of Miami, traditionally a Republican stronghold.

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NPRa day ago

New Miami mayor-elect on 'trickle-down hatred' of federal immigration policy

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Eileen Higgins has made history by winning the Miami mayoral race, becoming the city's first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the position in nearly 30 years. Her victory over Republican Emilio González, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, marks a significant political shift in Miami's governance.

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NBC News2 days ago

Miami elects first Democrat mayor in over 30 years

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Eileen Higgins has made history by winning the Miami mayoral race, becoming the first Democrat to hold the position in nearly 30 years. This significant victory was achieved by defeating Republican Emilio González, who had the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, in a closely watched runoff election.

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NPR2 days ago

Miami's mayor-elect makes history as first woman to lead the city

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Eileen Higgins has made history by becoming the first woman and first Democrat to lead Miami in nearly 30 years, winning the mayoral race against Republican Emilio González, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump. This victory marks a significant political shift in the city.

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Fox News2 days ago

Dems score rare Florida win as Trump-backed candidate defeated in Miami and more top headlines

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Democrats achieved a significant victory in Miami's mayoral race, with Eileen Higgins defeating Trump-backed candidate Emilio Gonzalez. This marks the first time in nearly 30 years that a Democrat has held the mayoral position in Miami, reflecting a notable shift in the city's political landscape.

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NPR2 days ago

Democrat wins Miami mayor's race for the first time in nearly 30 years

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Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayor's race, marking the first time in nearly 30 years that a Democrat has held the position. She defeated Republican Emilio González, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, in a closely watched runoff election.

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ABC News2 days ago

Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years

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Democrat Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayor’s race, NBC News projects

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Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayor's race, marking a significant political shift as the party regains control of the office for the first time in nearly three decades. This victory comes after defeating Republican Emilio González, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, in a closely watched runoff election.

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