Incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar wins Florida's District 27 race, CBS News projects
Summary
Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar won Florida’s 27th Congressional District race, CBS News projected after a machine recount. The recount left her with a 1,086-vote lead over Democrat Eliott Rodriguez; Florida plans to certify the results on Nov. 17.Key Facts
- Salazar has represented the Miami-area district since 2021.
- The recount lasted about 18 hours and changed the candidates’ totals only slightly.
- Rodriguez sought to remove Miami-Dade elections supervisor Alina Garcia from the canvassing board, but a judge dismissed his motion.
- The judge said Garcia should not be removed based on an incomplete statement she made about the race.
- Garcia said there were no conflicts of interest and that she would continue her duties under the law.
- The district includes parts of Miami, Coral Gables, Kendall, Key Biscayne and Pinecrest.
- Rodriguez is a former CBS News Miami anchor who entered politics in 2026.
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