Miami's First Dem Mayor in 29 Years May Not Portend a Dem Rout in 2026

Eileen Higgins' victory is being touted as a breakthrough for Democrats as voters sour on Trump. But Carlos Miller says despite the hype, it may not translate into a clean sweep for Florida Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections

Carlos Miller, freelance journalist and native Miami resident.

Eileen Higgins became Miami's first Democrat mayor in 29 years -- and first female in the post ever -- earlier this month.

But Miami journalist Carlos Miller says it may not portend a clean sweep for Florida Democrats in the midterm elections in November.

Why?

Because Miami's voting habits are a complex stew of immigration politics, anti-communista rhetoric and a dying breed of staunch Cuban Republicans as well as fair-weather, lackluster Democrats.

Take a listen to his take on the state of Miami politics in the final ImpactoAZ podcast of 2025.