Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Miami voters have elected Eileen Higgins its first mayor aligned with the Democratic Party in nearly three decades.
With 100% of precincts reporting, Higgins secured nearly 60% of the vote, besting Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the runoff election, according to unofficial results from the Miami-Dade County Elections Supervisor Alina Garcia.
A little more than 37,000 votes were cast in the Miami mayoral race.
"Tonight, history was made. Our city chose a new direction," she said, claiming victory in her speech Tuesday night before supporters.
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