Higgins previously served as a Miami-Dade County commissioner. This year she ran for mayor of Miami. The politician received 35% in the first round, which took place on November 4. votes, thus defeating Emilio Gonzalez, supported by Donald Trump, who was supported by 19 percent. voters. According to CNN, Higgins also defeated her opponent in Tuesday's second round.
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Who is the new mayor of Miami?
What are Eileen Higgins' views on immigration?
When was the Miami mayoral election held?
Who was Eileen Higgins' opponent?
Higgins will be the first woman mayor of Miami. At the same time, for the first time in 28 years, a Democratic representative will represent this city.
Democratic candidate for mayor of Miami. In the background there is a dispute about immigrants
The station emphasizes that the mayor does not formally have great power, but the role of ambassador of the city, which has a large Latino population, may be significant. Miami is at the center of debates over immigrant detention and deportation, CNN reports.
The topic of immigration came up many times during pre-election debates. The candidates represented extreme views. While Gonzalez said he supported “federal roundups of people committing crimes,” Higgins condemned the actions of the Immigration Service. “We are facing rhetoric from elected officials that is so inhumane and cruel, especially towards immigrants,” the politician said in an interview with The Associated Press.
