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Florida's 27th District: Tight Race Signals Possible Shift

8/5/2025

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A Kaplan Strategies poll reveals a tight race in Florida's 27th Congressional District, with Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava edging out Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar, 44% to 42%. As voter concerns over inflation and immigration grow, this traditionally Republican stronghold may be poised for a significant shift ahead of the 2026 elections.

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A Kaplan Strategies poll reveals a tight race in Florida's 27th Congressional District, with Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava edging out Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar, 44% to 42%. As voter concerns over inflation and immigration grow, this traditionally Republican stronghold may be poised for a significant shift ahead of the 2026 elections.