miami mayor democrat eileen higgins.

Eileen Higgins has been sworn in as Miami’s first female mayor, taking office two weeks after defeating a Trump-endorsed Republican. She’s also the first Democrat to lead the city in nearly 30 years. Higgins, who previously served as a Miami-Dade County commissioner, replaces Republican Francis Suarez. On Thursday, she was sworn in with her parents by her side. Higgins expressed gratitude for her upbringing and Suarez’s service. She highlighted her career shift from engineering to diplomacy, emphasizing her commitment to serving the community. Higgins plans to focus on affordable housing and aims to make Miami a city defined by actions, not words.