Miami has elected its first Democratic mayor in 30 years, giving the party a boost ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Democrat candidate Eileen Higgins defeated Republican Emilio Gonzalez, who had been personally endorsed by President Donald Trump.

Higgins, 61, will also become the first woman to lead the city of Miami. During her campaign, she attacked the ICE raids, which have impacted the large local Hispanic community.

“Tonight, the people of Miami made history,” said Higgins, a former county commissioner.

“We are facing rhetoric from elected officials that is so dehumanizing and cruel, especially against immigrant populations,” Higgins told The Associated Press following her victory speech. “The residents of Miami were ready to be done with that.”

Chair of the Florida Democratic Party,

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