For the first time since 2001, the race for City of Miami mayor is set to enter into a runoff election, with the top two candidates out of a pack of 13 set to face off on December 9.

The runoff is between Eileen Higgins and Emilio Gonzalez.

Higgins, currently a county commissioner, emerged from the race as the clear frontrunner, garnering nearly 36% of votes among the thirteen candidates. Gonzalez, a former city manager and director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under President George W. Bush, pulled 19.5%, taking the second slot in the runoff.

Former city commissioner Ken Russell was close behind, achieving more than 17% of votes — missing the runoff.

Since no candidate reached over 50% of votes, a runoff election must take place.

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