Florida 27th District

María Elvira Salazar (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  María Elvira Salazar

  Republican · holds this seat today

  A

  Liberty Score A

  On the liberty side in 120 of 125 votes and bills.

  Raised $2,519,401 since January 2025: 45% transfers and other income, 29% from PACs and other committees, 25% from people. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
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  Eliott Rodriguez

  Democrat · former CBS Miami news anchor, Democratic nominee

  F

  Liberty Score F

  50 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Rodriguez has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Rodriguez.

  Raised $1,567,393 since January 2025: 97% from people, 3% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

Higher on Liberty Score: María Elvira Salazar. María Elvira Salazar: A, 97 out of 100 from recorded votes. Eliott Rodriguez: F, 50 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count.

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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.

Eliott Rodriguez, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Rodriguez, so the grade above comes from this list: what Rodriguez has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

• October 2026 · His campaign siteTyranny

  On his Issues page, listed pressing the administration to withdraw from Iran and negotiate a nuclear deal among his first priorities.

  “Pressure the Trump Administration to withdraw from Iran to lower gas prices and negotiate with experts on a nuclear deal.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Pulling out and seeking a nuclear deal is the against side of the Iran regime measure.

  Source: Eliott Rodriguez for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree nations

  On his Issues page, said the US should repair relations with NATO and other democratic allies.

  “Repair relationships with NATO and other democratic allies while requiring partners to share responsibility.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Backing NATO is with liberty on free nations.

  Source: Eliott Rodriguez for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  On his Issues page, said government should keep markets competitive and not choose winners and losers.

  “Government should establish fair rules and keep markets competitive”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Limiting government to fair rules and rejecting state control of firms is with liberty on free markets.

  Source: Eliott Rodriguez for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  On his Issues page, said the wealthiest Americans should pay more in tax to fund Social Security.

  “Ask the wealthiest Americans to contribute more of their income so Social Security remains strong for future generations.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Higher taxes on the wealthy are against liberty on free markets.

  Source: Eliott Rodriguez for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• July 13, 2026 · InterviewBorders

  In remarks reported by WLRN, criticised a bill by his opponent that offers legal status without citizenship, saying it should provide a path to citizenship.

  “Because it doesn't provide a path to citizenship”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Calling for a path to citizenship for people here illegally is against liberty on borders.

  Source: WLRN, Former CBS-4 anchor Eliott Rodriguez cites deep local roots in bid to win seat in CongressDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  On his Issues page, said he supports a secure border and the removal of people who pose genuine threats.

  “Eliott supports a secure border, law and order, faster and more orderly immigration processing, the removal of people who pose genuine threats”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Securing the border and deporting people who are a threat is with liberty on borders.

  Source: Eliott Rodriguez for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• October 5, 2026 · InterviewBorders

  In an interview, said he wants to restructure ICE and stop its current practices, but did not say he would abolish it.

  “So I definitely want to change, restructure ICE.”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  Restructuring ICE without abolishing it or opposing deportations does not settle the measure either way.

  Source: WLRN, Two former news anchors, one seat: Inside the tightening race for Florida's 27th DistrictDiscuss this

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.