Incumbent Republican María Elvira Salazar holds a fundraising edge and benefits from her established profile in the majority-Hispanic FL-27 district, supporting trader consensus favoring her reelection. The race has tightened into a competitive contest, however, with Cook Political Report rating it Lean Republican after polls showed a near tie or single-digit margins. Democratic challenger Eliott Rodriguez, a longtime local news anchor and primary winner, has capitalized on voter concerns over immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Salazar’s recent campaign ad criticizing aspects of ICE operations has highlighted divisions among Hispanic voters while she retains the Republican nomination following her August primary victory. The November 3 general election outcome hinges on turnout in this Miami-Dade district.