Eileen Higgins elected as first Democratic mayor of Miami in three decades
Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayoral race in Florida, the first time someone from her party has done so in nearly 30 years.
A former county commissioner, Higgins won the runoff election by securing 59% of the votes, defeating her Republican competitor Emilio Gonzalez, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump and got nearly 41%
according to official result.
Speaking to supporters at her election celebration party, Higgins said: "Miami chose a new direction... you chose competence over chaos."
Higgins' victory continues a string of recent Democratic wins.
With her win, Higgins, 61, also becomes the first woman to be elected to the post, US media reported.
Higgins said her victory "marks the beginning of the work ahead" and promised to tackle the challenges Miami continues to face.
"We will lead a city that belongs to everyone," she added.
