Salazar, Rodriguez Make Final Push in District 27
Republican incumbent Elvira Salazar and Democratic challenger Elliott Rodriguez campaign ahead of Tuesday's congressional race in South Florida.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Republican Rep. Elvira Salazar and Democratic challenger Elliott Rodriguez are making their final campaign push in Florida's District 27 ahead of Tuesday's election. Public polling shows Salazar leading Rodriguez by three points.
Why it matters
The race in District 27, which stretches from downtown Miami to Cutler Bay, reflects the contest for a seat in a South Florida district that Salazar has held since 2021. The outcome will determine whether the incumbent retains the seat amid competing arguments over affordable housing and immigration policy.
Public polling places Salazar three points ahead of Rodriguez, while Salazar's win margin in District 27 a couple years ago was about 20%. The polling sample size and margin of error were not provided, and the outcome of Tuesday's vote remains unknown.
The players
Elvira Salazar
Elvira Salazar is the Republican incumbent representing Florida's District 27 and previously worked as a journalist, including an interview with Cuban dictator Fidel Castro in 1995.
Elliott Rodriguez
Elliott Rodriguez is the Democratic challenger seeking Florida's District 27 congressional seat.
The details
Salazar campaigned on her record of securing funding for affordable senior housing, while Rodriguez criticized her for not fighting hard enough on immigration. Salazar was expected to be in Key Biscayne on Tuesday to make her final push to voters.
Timeline
1995: Salazar interviewed Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.
2021: Salazar began holding the District 27 seat.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Election day in District 27.
Political Context
The race tests whether Salazar's incumbency, first won in 2021, holds against Rodriguez's criticism that she has not fought hard enough on immigration. Her campaign rests on her record of securing funding for affordable senior housing.
Florida voters in District 27 will decide Tuesday whether to return Salazar or elect Rodriguez to Congress. Residents across the state should confirm their polling place and voter registration before election day.
The takeaway
The District 27 race shows how a three-point polling lead can narrow in a district previously won by a much wider margin. Voters following close races should compare polling with recent election results before drawing conclusions.
Further reading
Explore more on Elections coverage across Florida's statewide and congressional contests.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale.
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