Miami elects first woman mayor, marking first win by Democrat in 28 years

Democrats can now add a major city in Donald Trump's home state — and one set to host his future presidential library — to its list of off-cycle election wins.

In a Tuesday runoff, Miamians elected Eileen Higgins as mayor, the first woman in the city's history to hold the job and the first Democrat in 28 years. Higgins, a former county commissioner, defeated Republican Emilio González, an ex-city manager who had the endorsement of Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis, with 60 percent of the vote.

"Miami chose a new direction," Higgins said during her victory speech at the Miami Woman's Club. "You chose competence over chaos, results over excuses and a city government that finally works for you."