Historic Miami Mayoral Race: Democrats Poised for Breakthrough

Democrats are favored to win the Miami mayoral race for the first time in nearly three decades. Eileen Higgins leads against Republican Emilio Gonzalez. A win for Higgins would make her the first non-Hispanic woman elected as mayor, highlighting shifting voter sentiments in Trump's Florida stronghold.

In a historic shift, Democrats are positioned to potentially seize the Miami mayor's office for the first time in almost 30 years. Eileen Higgins, a former Miami-Dade County commissioner, is leading against Republican contender Emilio Gonzalez in the latest polling ahead of Tuesday's runoff election.

A victory for Higgins would not only mark a Democratic comeback but would also make her the first female and non-Hispanic mayor elected in Miami since the 1990s. The Miami mayoral race is being watched closely as an indicator of changing voter sentiments in a key Florida stronghold.

The race has gained national attention, particularly following recent Democratic victories in states like New Jersey and Virginia. As political figures, including former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, rally behind Higgins, the outcome could reflect broader national and local political trends ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)