Democrat Wins Miami Mayoralty, Shaking Trump-Led State Dominance

Eileen Higgins speaks to supporters at an election night party in Miami on Dec. 9.

Photographer: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Eileen Higgins won Miami’s mayoral runoff, becoming the first Democrat in almost three decades to lead the city.

Higgins beat Republican Emilio Gonzalez by 19 percentage points, according to the official vote tally, with a voter turnout of about 21%.