Overview
- With 100% of precincts reporting, unofficial results show Higgins leading 59.3% to Emilio González’s 40.7%, according to the Miami-Dade elections office.
- González conceded on Tuesday night, and Higgins is slated to be inaugurated next month as Miami’s 44th mayor.
- The race drew national involvement, with endorsements for González from President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis, and support for Higgins from the DNC and prominent Democrats.
- Higgins emphasized affordable housing, permitting reform and anti-corruption, while González campaigned on cutting property taxes, tougher policing and backing immigration enforcement for those who commit crimes.
- Roughly 20% of registered voters participated in the off-year runoff, a turnout level that tempers broader takeaways even as parties parse implications for Hispanic voter trends and the 2026 midterms.