Eileen Higgins' Shocking Move with Ruben Gallego: What This Means for Miami's Future!

Former Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins is ramping up her campaign for mayor with a series of appearances across Miami this Sunday, aimed at mobilizing voters during the early voting period. Joining her will be U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona, who is also rallying support as they approach the crucial Dec. 9 election.

Higgins, who is vying to become Miami's first female mayor, plans to showcase her vision of restoring trust in city government and combating corruption. Her campaign emphasizes the importance of a local government that truly serves the residents. “As Miamians turn out for Early Voting, Commissioner Higgins will highlight her vision for restoring trust at City Hall, ending corruption, and delivering a city government that works for residents,” her campaign stated.

The day's agenda includes several key events designed to engage the community. Higgins' first stop is at 10:30 a.m. at the Mision Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia church, located at 1179 NW 28th St. An hour later, she will visit Christ Episcopal Church at 3481 Hibiscus St. Following these church appearances, Higgins and Gallego will participate in a get-out-the-vote event at Hadley Park at 1350 NW 50th Street, scheduled for 1 p.m. They will wrap up the day at 4 p.m. with a volunteer phone bank, details of which will be provided upon RSVP.

Higgins' run for mayor comes after a successful tenure as a County Commissioner from 2018 to 2025. In the recent Nov. 4 General Election, she emerged as a leading candidate, securing 36% of the vote. Her opponent, former City Manager Emilio González, obtained 19.5% of the vote. To win outright, a candidate must receive more than half of the votes, a challenging feat in Miami's technically nonpartisan elections, where party affiliations still significantly influence outcomes.

Senator Gallego, who has been serving in the U.S. Senate since 2025, previously held positions in the U.S. House from 2015 to 2025 and in the Arizona House from 2011 to 2014. Notably, he is a second-generation American with a Colombian mother and a Mexican father, making history as the first Latino elected to represent Arizona in the U.S. Senate. His presence alongside Higgins underscores the significance of this local election and its broader implications for community engagement in government.

This early voting push is vital, especially as Miami grapples with critical issues such as transparency in government and community trust. With the election looming, Higgins and Gallego's efforts aim not only to encourage voter turnout but also to ignite a conversation about the future direction of Miami's leadership.