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Democrats Eye Miami Mayoral Comeback in December Runoff

12/8/2025

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Democrats aim to reclaim the Miami mayor's office in a December 9 runoff, nearly 30 years after a Democrat last held it.
Eileen Higgins, former county commissioner, faces Republican Emilio Gonzalez.
Emilio Gonzalez is endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Early voting shows strong Democratic turnout, with 44% of ballots from Democrats.
Miami's diversity and recent shifts complicate GOP strategies and signal a key test ahead of the midterms.

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Democrats aim to reclaim the Miami mayor's office in a December 9 runoff, nearly 30 years after a Democrat last held it.
Eileen Higgins, former county commissioner, faces Republican Emilio Gonzalez.
Emilio Gonzalez is endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Early voting shows strong Democratic turnout, with 44% of ballots from Democrats.
Miami's diversity and recent shifts complicate GOP strategies and signal a key test ahead of the midterms.