GOP Rep. María Elvira Salazar Has a Narrow Lead in Miami’s District 27
María Elvira Salazar, the Republican Congresswoman who has represented District 27 in Miami since 2021 and is one of the few GOP lawmakers this election cycle who spoke out against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, appears likely to win reelection, defeating her Democratic challenger Eliott Rodriguez. As of Wednesday morning, she had a razor thin […]
María Elvira Salazar, a Republican Congresswoman, is set to maintain her seat in Miami's District 27, as of Wednesday's early results. She leads her Democratic opponent, Eliott Rodriguez, by fewer than 1,500 votes out of over 247,000 cast, which could trigger a recount. Born and raised in New York City, Rodriguez is familiar to the district's citizens.
Rodriguez, endorsed by Bill Clinton, ran his campaign on affordability, healthcare protection, humane immigration policies, and opposing Trump's policies. Salazar, who previously enjoyed a 20-point lead, faced a tighter race due to Trump's declining popularity and the backlash over his immigration enforcement. The ad where Salazar criticized Trump for his immigration agenda sparked controversy and was seen as a test of how Trump's support among Latinos has weakened.
Despite the Democratic shift in the district, Salazar's funding of $2.4 million surpassed Rodriguez's $1.34 million, as reported by Florida Politics.
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