Eliott Rodriguez

Eliott Rodriguez and Robin Peguero, Democratic candidates for District 27, are vying to challenge Republican Maria Salazar in November. Rodriguez emphasizes federal housing support and vows to avoid trading stocks if elected, while Peguero advocates for economic relief and agrees on prohibiting stock trading for Congress members. Rodriguez declined to commit to a debate, and both candidates met with a reporter in locations tied to their backgrounds.

Democrats Eliott Rodriguez and Robin Peguero are competing to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Salazar, who won the seat in 2020 against Donna Shalala, has raised the most campaign funds, while Peguero and Rodriguez criticize policies they say worsen Miami-Dade’s affordability crisis. The Democratic primary is set for August 18, with a general election on November 3.

The latest episode of 'This Week in South Florida' featured host Glenna Milberg and guests including U.S. House District 27 candidates Robin Peguero and Eliott Rodriguez, Miramar Fire Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Chris Diaz, and Mark Wallace, CEO of United Against Nuclear Iran. The full episode is available to watch.

Eliott Rodriguez is a congressional candidate seeking the U.S. House of Representatives seat in Florida’s 27th District. He participated in an interview with host Glenna Milberg on 'This Week in South Florida'.