Eileen Higgins

Eileen Higgins (born June 30, 1964) is an American Democratic politician who has been the 44th Mayor of Miami since 2025. She is Miami's first female mayor and first Democratic mayor in almost thirty years. 

Early life
Higgins was born in Dayton, Ohio. She was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University.

Higgins moved to Miami in the early 2000s, where she became active in local community and advocacy groups.

2025 mayoral election
In the 2025 mayoral election, Higgins beat Emilio Gonzalez in a runoff. She won the election with 59.3% of the vote. She is the first female mayor, the first non-Hispanic mayor since 1996, and the first member of the Florida Democratic Party to be elected mayor since 1997.

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Other websites
 Miami Mayor's website
 Official campaign website
 Official County Commission page

Category:Mayors of Miami
Category:Living people
Category:1964 births
Category:Politicians from Dayton, Ohio
Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians
Category:Politicians from Albuquerque, New Mexico