- Polls closed at 7 p.m. in South Florida on Aug. 18.
- Winners of today's Republican and Democratic primary races will proceed to the general election, to be held on Nov. 3, 2026.
- Miami-Dade voters are choosing candidates for congressional seats in three districts: District 24, District 25, and District 27.
- District 24's seat is currently held by Frederica Wilson, a Democrat, who is not running for reelection.
- District 25 was redrawn during Florida's mid-decade redistricting; though Democrat Debbie Wasserman Shultz previously represented the district, she is not running again.
- District 27's seat is currently held by Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican, who was originally elected in Nov. 2020.
Polls closed at 7 p.m. in South Florida on Aug. 18, marking a significant moment as Miami-Dade voters chose candidates for congressional seats in Districts 24, 25, and 27.1
In District 24, Frederica Wilson, a Democrat, is not seeking reelection, leaving the seat open for new candidates.345
Meanwhile, District 25 underwent redistricting, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who previously represented the district, is also not running again.6
In contrast, Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican, currently holds the seat in District 27, having been elected in November 2020.7
The winners of these primaries will advance to the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026, making this primary a crucial step in determining the future representation of these districts.
“Miami-Dade voters are selecting candidates for congressional seats in Districts 24, 25, and 27, with Frederica Wilson and Debbie Wasserman Shultz not seeking reelection. The winners will advance to the general election scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.”
