Democrats believe immigration drove voters in Miami mayoral election
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For the first time in almost 30 years, Miami has chosen a Democrat to serve as mayor. Eileen Higgins beat out Republican opponent Emilio Gonzalez, who was endorsed by President Trump, in Tuesday's runoff election.
Breakdown
- Miami elects first Democratic mayor in nearly 30 years
- Voters sought change after years of corruption and disruption 7s
- Immigration was the main policy difference between candidates 52s
- Democrats see the win as a referendum on immigration 1m 6s
- National Democrats hope to replicate this success in South Florida districts 1m 39s