Miami has had Republican mayors for decades, but the office is up for grabs Tuesday
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Welcome to Miami, where the two major parties are watching the latest Republican-held office that Democrats are making a last-minute push to flip this year — the city’s mayoralty. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The city hasn’t had a Democratic mayor since the late 1990s, and dramatic shifts among Hispanic voters, particularly in South Florida, have melted away Democrats’ edge in recent elections.
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Main Idea: Miami’s mayoral runoff puts Democrat Eileen Higgins in a close fight to flip a long-held Republican office from Republican Emilio T. González.
Key Points:
- Miami has not had a Democratic mayor since the late 1990s, but recent voter shifts have made a flip possible.
- Higgins led the first-round vote and is running on affordable housing, permit reform, and city upgrades.
- González, backed by Trump and other Florida Republicans, says his experience in government and business makes him ready to lead.
- Both campaigns are tied to larger fights over affordability, immigration, and party momentum ahead of next year’s midterms.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Miami’s runoff shows how national fights over immigration, taxes, and housing can deepen political tension and keep local problems like affordability unresolved.
Positive Impact
A new mayor could push policies on housing, permits, and infrastructure that may help households and small businesses in Miami if reforms succeed.
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- Primary:Eileen Higginsperson
- Primary:Emilio T. Gonzálezperson
- Primary:Miamicity
Candidate Entities12 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- Eileen HigginspersonPrimaryEvaluated
Former county commissioner and Democratic candidate; the article centers on her runoff campaign for Miami mayor.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Emilio T. GonzálezpersonPrimaryEvaluated
Republican candidate for Miami mayor and the main opponent in the runoff.
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The city government and mayoralty are the central subject of the article.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Democratspolitical organizationMajorAI selected
National and local Democrats are making a concerted effort to flip the mayor’s office.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Governor Ron DeSantispersonMajorAI selected
Prominent Florida Republican boosting González and tied to the affordability debate.
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His endorsement and intervention are part of the race’s partisan dynamic.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Representative María Elvira SalazarpersonMajorAI selected
Named as a prominent Florida Republican helping González’s campaign.
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Republicans are trying to keep control of the Miami mayoralty.
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