Florida Congressional District 27 Recount Nears End as Lawsuit is Rejected
The machine recount for Florida's Congressional District 27 race in Miami-Dade County is nearing its conclusion. A judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by the Eliott Rodriguez campaign, which alleged bias from the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections. Incumbent Maria Elvira…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 10, 2026 — The machine recount for Florida’s Congressional District 27 race, underway in Miami-Dade County, is approaching its final stages. The process has seen a significant legal development, with a judge dismissing a lawsuit filed by the campaign of Eliott Rodriguez.
The lawsuit, brought forth by the Rodriguez campaign, alleged bias on the part of the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections. The judge’s decision to reject this legal challenge means the recount process can continue towards its conclusion without further immediate judicial intervention related to this specific claim.
Incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar currently holds a narrow lead in the race as the recount tallies are finalized. The exact margin of her lead was not provided in the available information. Further details regarding the specific findings or rulings of the judge in rejecting the lawsuit were not immediately available.
The machine recount is a standard procedure in close elections, designed to ensure accuracy in the vote tabulation. As the process concludes, the official results of the Congressional District 27 race are expected to be certified, confirming the outcome based on the recounted ballots and the judge’s ruling on the legal challenge. The contractor’s name for the recount process was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
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