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sheshe2

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8. Hooooly Shit!

Tue Dec 9, 2025, 08:29 PM

Dec 2025

Democrats have wrested GOP control from the Miami mayor’s office for the first time in nearly 30 years in Tuesday’s closely watched runoff.

Democrat Eileen Higgins, a former county commissioner, won what her party saw as one of the last remaining tests of their grassroots energy heading into next year.

Higgins defeated Republican Emilio Gonzalez, Miami city manager, who has been endorsed by President Trump. Miami is party of Miami-Dade County, which went red in 2024 after being a blue stronghold for years.

Boom!

Go go go go!

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The Hill has declared Higgins (D) the winner in Miami mayoral race [View all] DavidDvorkin Dec 2025 OP

Yay! senseandsensibility Dec 2025 #1

sweet. WarGamer Dec 2025 #2

Excellent! anciano Dec 2025 #3

yayy BlueWaveNeverEnd Dec 2025 #4

K & R...... Lovie777 Dec 2025 #5

Sweet malaise Dec 2025 #6

*squeeee!* buzzycrumbhunger Dec 2025 #7

Hooooly Shit! sheshe2 Dec 2025 #8

We need more women running for office in our party KS Toronado Dec 2025 #20

Smart women. sheshe2 Dec 2025 #26

WOW... Thanks for the details, she! Cha Dec 2025 #25

30 years since a Democrat held that seat... sheshe2 Dec 2025 #28

Dem Energy! And Yes.. Mind Boggling that Cha Dec 2025 #31

Not only a win, not only a turnover, but a BIG win. Called it as soon as the polls close. Not even a contest. Midnight Writer Dec 2025 #9

WooHoo!!! She smoked him in an area that is 70% Latino. Phoenix61 Dec 2025 #10

Here's hoping. ananda Dec 2025 #21

Yes.... This is a big deal finally a Dem won this mayors race. FloridaBlues Dec 2025 #11

Great news! mcar Dec 2025 #12

Can she cancel the Rump brothel and library? newdeal2 Dec 2025 #13

What's the situation with Miami city council? DavidDvorkin Dec 2025 #14

I would love to know how the Cuban vote came out. everyonematters Dec 2025 #15

60% to 40% ... that is a blowout! bsiebs Dec 2025 #16

Thank you IbogaProject Dec 2025 #19

.. Mr. Sparkle Dec 2025 #17

Only 36k people voted in the city of Miami? Aren't there over a million people there? madinmaryland Dec 2025 #18

442,000 ibegurpard Dec 2025 #23

Wonderful news orangecrush Dec 2025 #22

Wow I am actually shocked that hell has frozen over in Miami! kimbutgar Dec 2025 #24

First Dem in nearly 30 years. Heavily Hispanic city. paleotn Dec 2025 #27

tRUMP endorsement is the kiss of death wolfie001 Dec 2025 #29

That is awesome! Liberal In Texas Dec 2025 #30