Eileen Higgins just made history, becoming the first woman ever elected Miami Mayor.

With all precincts reporting and a full tally of early votes and mail-in ballots, Higgins — a former Miami-Dade County Commissioner — had 59.5% of the vote to defeat ex-City Manager Emilio González.

“Tonight, the people of Miami made history. Together, we turned the page on years of chaos and corruption and opened the door to a new era for our city — one defined by ethical, accountable leadership that delivers real results for the people. I am deeply honored by the trust voters have placed in me to serve as the next Mayor of Miami,” Higgins said in a statement.

“This victory belongs to every resident who knocked on doors, gathered petitions, made phone calls, and believed that integrity and hard work co

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