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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade County

Maria Elvira Salazar and Eliott Rodriguez compete for Florida's 27th Congressional District seat

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Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar and Democratic challenger Eliott Rodriguez are set to face off in the general election for Florida's 27th Congressional District. The election, which will determine the representative for the area spanning from Downtown Miami to Cutler Bay, is scheduled for November 3.

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Why It Matters

Residents of Florida's 27th will choose their federal representative, who will influence national policy on issues including taxes, housing, and immigration.

Key Facts

  • The general election for Florida's 27th Congressional District is scheduled for November 3.
  • The candidates are incumbent Republican Maria Elvira Salazar and Democratic challenger Eliott Rodriguez.
  • The district encompasses the area from Downtown Miami to Cutler Bay.
  • Maria Elvira Salazar was first elected to the seat in 2020.
  • Salazar's stated platform includes lowering taxes, addressing the housing crisis, and immigration reform.
  • Rodriguez's stated platform focuses on addressing the local economic crisis and housing affordability.
  • The district's voter registration is described as being divided nearly equally between Republicans, Democrats, and Independents.

Who's Mentioned

other27“District number”PersonEliott Rodriguez“Democratic challenger and former CBS Miami anchor”PersonMaria Elvira Salazar“Incumbent Republican Congresswoman for Florida's 27th District”locationFlorida's 27th Congressional District“The electoral district covering Downtown Miami to Cutler Bay”