Who is Eileen Higgins Husband? Net Worth, Biography, Education, Parents & Career

Eileen Higgins is an American politician and the newly elected mayor of Miami. She won the 2025 mayoral race by defeating Republican candidate Emilio Gonzalez in the final round. With her win, she became the first Democrat to lead Miami since 1997 and the first woman to hold the office.

Is Eileen Higgins Married? Husband, Parents & Family

Reports confirm that Eileen Higgins is not married. There is no public information about her past relationships or dating history. She appears to be single and focused on her political career.

Higgins was born to American parents. Her father is Cornelius Higgins, and her mother is Patricia Higgins. Details about her siblings have not been made public.

Net Worth, Ethnicity & Religion

As of 2025, Eileen Higgins has an estimated net worth of around $1.5 million. This amount comes from her long career in public service, international development, consulting, and politics.

She belongs to white American ethnicity. Her religious background has not been shared publicly.

Age, Height & Personal Details

Eileen Higgins was born in 1963, which makes her 62 years old in 2025.
She is 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 m) tall and weighs around 55 kg. She has light brown hair and brown eyes.

Early Life & Education

Higgins grew up in Ohio, United States.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Mexico. She later completed her MBA from Cornell University.

She moved to Miami in the early 2000s and quickly became active in community work and advocacy groups. Before entering politics, she spent years working in international development, especially in transportation and infrastructure projects across Latin America.

Career Journey

Eileen Higgins has built a wide-ranging career over the past two decades:

Peace Corps & U.S. Government Roles

• In 2006, she became the Peace Corps Country Director in Belize.

• Later, she joined the U.S. Department of State as a foreign service officer.

• She worked on U.S. policy related to Mexico and supported development projects in South Africa.

Local Politics in Miami

Higgins entered Miami politics in June 2018, winning a special election to join the Miami-Dade County Commission after Bruno Barreiro resigned.
She won re-election in 2022, and again in 2024, where she ran unopposed.

In October 2025, she announced funding support for the Bay of Pigs Brigade 2506 Museum and Library in Little Havana, one of her notable initiatives.

Running for Mayor of Miami

Florida’s “resign to run” law required her to step down before running for mayor. She filed her candidacy in August 2025 and officially resigned on November 5, 2025.

By that time, she had served more than six years, making her the longest-serving member on the commission.

A poll in mid-2025 showed that 74% of voters recognized her name, and she held a 21-point lead over her closest opponent. She qualified for the ballot by personally turning in 3,000 signatures, instead of paying a fee.

On December 9, 2025, she defeated Emilio Gonzalez with 59.3% of the vote, securing her place in Miami’s history.