Democrat Eileen Higgins sworn in as Miami's first female mayor after 30 years of GOP control
Higgins, 61, won the election by about 19 percentage points.
By Freida Frisaro | The Associated Press and Daniel Kozin | The Associated Press
Higgins also becomes the first Democrat in almost 30 years to lead the city of 487,000 people. She replaces Republican Francis Suarez, who has served as the city's mayor since 2017. Higgins previously served as a Miami-Dade County commissioner, representing much of the city of Miami.
Trump endorsed Emilio Gonzalez during the campaign, touting his 2024 win in Miami-Dade County as a testament to his appeal among Hispanic voters. Higgins, 61, won the election by about 19 percentage points.
Democrat Eileen Higgins sworn in as Miami's first female mayor after 30 years of GOP control