About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Florida's 27th Congressional District, the race features incumbent María Elvira Salazar, a 62-year-old U.S. Representative and University of Miami alumna, running for re-election as the Republican nominee. Her challenger, Lucia Báez-Geller, a school board member and educator with an undergraduate degree from Spring Hill College, is the Democratic nominee.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives includes 212 Democrats and 220 Republicans, with 3 vacancies. Florida's 27th District is predominantly Hispanic, comprising 75% of the population. Other significant demographic groups include Non-Hispanic Whites at 14% and Blacks at 7%. Asians make up 3% of the population, while Native Americans account for 1%.
In previous elections, the 2020 Presidential race in this district was narrowly won by Donald Trump. The 2022 House race, however, saw Salazar prevail by a margin of 15%. This district is not expected to be competitive.
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