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id: a8394d6ecd
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-09 12:11 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 08:29 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Judge denies request to remove Miami-Dade elections chief from board

A judge denied Eliott Rodriguez's request to remove Alina Garcia from the Miami-Dade canvassing board. The District 27 recount is nearing its end.

Section: [Elections](/miami/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Eliott Rodriguez](/miami/wiki/eliott-rodriguez.md), [Alina Garcia](/miami/wiki/alina-garcia.md), [Miami-Dade Office of the Supervisor of Elections](/miami/wiki/miami-dade-office-of-the-supervisor-of-elections.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS News Miami (WFOR)](https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/judge-denies-motion-to-remove-miami-dade-election-chief-from-canvassing-board/), 2026-11-09 12:11 EST: Judge denies motion to remove Miami-Dade election chief from canvassing board
- [WSVN 7News (FOX)](https://wsvn.com/news/politics/florida-cd27-recount-continues/), 2026-11-10 08:29 EST: District 27 recount nears end after judge rejected Rodriguez campaign lawsuit; Salazar maintains narrow lead

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