NewsWSVN 7 News 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 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 will determine who represents the district, which spans from Downtown Miami to Cutler Bay, on November 3.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 News MiamiWhy It Matters
Residents of Florida's 27th will choose their federal representative, who will influence national policy on issues including immigration, housing, and taxation.
Key Facts
- The general election for Florida's 27th Congressional District is scheduled for Nov. 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 split nearly equally between Republicans, Democrats, and Independents.
Who's Mentioned
PersonEliott Rodriguez“Democratic challenger and former CBS Miami anchor”PersonMaria Elvira Salazar“Incumbent Republican Congresswoman for District 27”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news article”locationFlorida's 27th Congressional District“The electoral district covering Downtown Miami to Cutler Bay”