For the first time in decades a Democrat, Eileen Higgins, has won the mayoral race in the City of Miami in a race that drew national attention by both major parties, including Republican President Donald Trump.

Preliminary results showed Higgins ahead by 19 percentage points with all precincts reported, blazing past opponent Emilio Gonzalez.

Surrounded by supporters at the historic Miami Woman’s Club building in Edgewater, Higgins leaned into the historic significance of her victory, as the first woman elected mayor in Miami history.

“Madam Mayor! Madam Mayor!” chanted the crowd in a packed ballroom filled with local officials, supporters and Higgins’ own parents.

Notable local Democrats like Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert and North Miami Mayor Alice Disulme stood while smiles

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