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1199SEIU Endorses Eileen Higgins for Miami-Dade Mayor

11/1/2025

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Higgins Endorsed for Mayoralty

Eileen Higgins, a Miami-Dade County Commissioner, received an endorsement from 1199SEIU for her mayoral campaign.
1199SEIU is Florida's largest labor organization for health care professionals.
The group praised her commitment to workers' rights and community welfare.
The general election is set for November 4, with a runoff possible if no candidate gains more than 50 percent of the vote.

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Higgins Seeks Mayoralty

The Miami mayoral race features candidates from prominent political families, including former mayors Joe Carollo and Xavier Suarez.
Eileen Higgins, the Democratic candidate, aims to be Miami's first female mayor.
Joe Carollo faces a $63 million judgment for political retribution.
Alex Díaz de la Portilla has been suspended over bribery charges.
The election, initially postponed, will proceed after a court ruling, with a runoff if no candidate secures over 50%.

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Higgins Endorsed for Mayoralty

Eileen Higgins, a Miami-Dade County Commissioner, received an endorsement from 1199SEIU for her mayoral campaign.
1199SEIU is Florida's largest labor organization for health care professionals.
The group praised her commitment to workers' rights and community welfare.
The general election is set for November 4, with a runoff possible if no candidate gains more than 50 percent of the vote.

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