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Mamdani Won. South Florida Expects a Real Estate Bump.

Some brokers and developers in the region are waiting eagerly to see if the election of a democratic socialist will drive more wealthy New Yorkers south.

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South Florida has long been a mecca for Latin Americans fleeing left-leaning governments in their home countries.
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Eileen Higgins Leads Miami Mayoral Race Headed to a Runoff

In picking Eileen Higgins, a county commissioner, and rejecting three candidates with relatives in politics, voters made clear their desire to break from family dynasties.

© Rebecca Blackwell/Associated Press

Should she win in December, Eileen Higgins would become the city’s first female mayor.
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Democrat leads Miami mayoral race headed to a runoff.

In picking Eileen Higgins, a county commissioner, and rejecting three candidates with relatives in politics, voters made clear their desire to break from family dynasties.

© Rebecca Blackwell/Associated Press

Should she win in December, Eileen Higgins would become the city’s first female mayor.
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Mayor of Orange County Will Run for Florida Governor as a Democrat

Jerry Demings has led the county, home to Orlando, since 2018. Gov. Ron DeSantis will leave office at the end of next year because of term limits.

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Jerry Demings has led Orange County, home to Orlando and one of the few places in the state that still lean left, since 2018.
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Miami Has a Mayoral Election. Bring On the Drama.

In a city of often-zany elections, this year’s mayoral race is especially rich in personal stories and longstanding feuds.

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From left, Miami mayoral candidates Emilio T. Gonzalez, Eileen Higgins, Ken Russell and Xavier Suarez participate in a debate earlier this month.
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