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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-06 12:34 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 13:12 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Eliott Rodriguez plans lawsuit against Miami-Dade elections chief

Democrat Eliott Rodriguez plans to file a federal lawsuit against Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia. The District 27 race is headed to a recount.

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

## Coverage

- [CBS News Miami (WFOR)](https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/fl-27-candidate-eliott-rodriguez-to-file-federal-lawsuit-against-miami-dade-elections-chief/), 2026-11-06 12:34 EST: FL-27 candidate Eliott Rodriguez to file federal lawsuit against Miami-Dade elections chief
- [Biscayne Times](https://www.biscaynetimes.com/noteworthy/eliott-rodriguez-wants-miami-dade%E2%80%99s-elections-chief-off-the-/), 2026-11-06 12:42 EST: Eliott Rodriguez Wants Miami-Dade’s Elections Chief off the CD 27 Recount. She’s Not Going
- [WSVN 7News (FOX)](https://wsvn.com/news/politics/salazar-rodriguez-recount-miami/), 2026-11-06 13:12 EST: District 27 race, separated by about 1,100 votes, is headed for a recount; Rodriguez campaign to sue Miami-Dade elections supervisor

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