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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Miami Elects First Democratic Mayor In Nearly 30 Years
Caption: Miami Elects First Democratic Mayor In Nearly 30 Years. Eileen Higgins became the first Democrat in almost three decades — and the first woman ever — to be elected mayor of Miami. She won the runoff with 59% of the vote, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez, who received nearly 41% and had the endorsement of President Donald Trump. At her victory party, Higgins said Miami had “chosen a new direction,” opting for competence over chaos. Her win continued a wave of recent Democratic successes across several key races nationwide. Higgins, 61, promised to confront Miami’s challenges, pledging to lead “a city that belongs to everyone.” She campaigned on immigration and affordable housing, criticizing Trump’s immigration policies as “inhumane and cruel.” Although the race was officially non-partisan, she was backed by major Democrats, including Pete Buttigieg, while Gonzalez was supported by Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Higgins replaces outgoing mayor Francis Suarez, taking office amid broader Democratic gains in New York, Virginia, and New Jersey. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Eileen Higgins,Miami mayoral race,Emilio Gonzalez,Donald Trump,immigration,affordable housing,Pete Buttigieg,Francis Suarez.
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