艾琳·希金斯当选迈阿密首位女性市长，结束近30年民主党干旱期

"...ending her party's nearly three-decade losing streak..."

"...give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms..."

"...Higgins celebrated with family and friends at the Miami Women’s Club, which was appropriate as she made history on Tuesday..."

"...Higgins now becomes the first woman to serve as the city’s mayor..."

"...Higgins, who speaks Spanish, represented a district that leans conservative and includes the Cuban neighborhood of Little Havana..."

"...Higgins, who previously served as a Miami-Dade County Commissioner, campaigned on addressing the city's affordable housing crisis and reforming its permitting system..."

"...The election drew national attention, with both major political parties viewing it as a bellwether ahead of the 2026 midterm elections..."

"...Higgins received support from prominent Democrats, including former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg..."

"...Gonzalez, acknowledging his defeat, congratulated Higgins and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to engage with Miami's diverse communities during his campaign..."

"...Higgins's victory is seen as a significant shift in Miami's political landscape, reflecting changing voter sentiments in the city..."