Miami mayor Trump Higgins Gonzalez.

FILE - This combination of images shows candidates for mayor of Miami, from left, Republican Emilio Gonzalez and Democrat Eileen Higgins. (AP Photo/File)

A Democrat takes on Trump-backed candidate for Miami mayor in a key Hispanic battleground

A candidate backed by Donald Trump and one supported by national Democrats are facing off to be the next Miami mayor. Tuesday’s race may be a signal for both parties ahead of next year’s midterms, especially among Hispanic voters. If elected, Eileen Higgins would be the first Democrat to lead Miami in nearly three decades. A win by Emilio Gonzalez could help the GOP maintain influence in this Hispanic-majority city. The runoff follows Trump’s impact on Miami’s political landscape. Big-name Republicans and Democrats have joined the campaign trail, making this a significant test for both parties.

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