A new poll this week shows Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins emerging as the early frontrunner in the race for City of Miami mayor.

The survey, conducted July 27–Aug. 1 by MDW Communications found Higgins with the highest name recognition among declared and rumored candidates — 74% — and a net +18 favorability rating.

“Commissioner Higgins leads among declared and rumored candidates by 21 points as the race takes shape among voters," the pollsters said in a statement.

The poll surveyed 511 likely municipal voters in Miami and did not include a margin of error. It was commissioned by Ethical Leadership for Miami, the political action committee for Higgins' campaign.

The survey also found strong opposition to a recent City Commission proposal that would have moved elections w

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