DeSantis-backed Gonzalez, Democrat county commissioner Higgins head to runoff in Miami mayor race

Democratic County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and Republican candidate Emilio González, backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will advance to a Dec. 9 runoff to determine Miami’s next mayor after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote.The top two candidates emerged from a crowded field of 13 and will face off to succeed term-limited Republican Mayor Francis Suarez.If no candidate receives 50% or more of the votes, the top two candidates must compete in a runoff in the race for mayor.Higgins, the Miami-Dade County commissioner elected in 2018, represents parts of Miami Beach, Downtown, Brickell