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Democrats Lead Miami Runoff; Republicans Ramp Up Spending

12/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Early voting for Miami's mayoral runoff shows a Democratic lead, with 6,014 ballots for Eileen Higgins (D) and 4,055 for Emilio Gonzalez (R).
Eileen Higgins has outspent Emilio Gonzalez on TV ads by 19 to 1.
Republican leaders warn that losing the seat held for 30 years would signal a shift and plan a late spending push, including $100,000 on ads and appearances by prominent Republicans, ahead of the December 9 runoff.

History

Historical Context

Joe Carollo's victory in the 1996 Miami mayoral special election, securing 56% of the vote, marked a pivotal shift in local politics following the death of Mayor Stephen P. Clark. The Democratic Party's strategic investment led to a 30% increase in voter turnout. Today, Eileen Higgins' ad spending mirrors this approach, aiming to maintain Democratic influence in a historically competitive seat.

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Story summary

Early voting for Miami's mayoral runoff shows a Democratic lead, with 6,014 ballots for Eileen Higgins (D) and 4,055 for Emilio Gonzalez (R).
Eileen Higgins has outspent Emilio Gonzalez on TV ads by 19 to 1.
Republican leaders warn that losing the seat held for 30 years would signal a shift and plan a late spending push, including $100,000 on ads and appearances by prominent Republicans, ahead of the December 9 runoff.

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