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UpdateFloridaWednesday, November 11, 2026

Miami-Dade completed machine recount in U.S. House District 27 race

By the Democracy SENTRY deskPublished

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Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections
“Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia announces completion of the U.S. Congressional District 27 recount”, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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What happened

Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia announced the completion of a machine recount in the U.S. Congressional District 27 race.1

What it means in Florida

What happens next in Florida

County canvassing boards must file official returns by noon on the 13th day after the election, November 16.2 The Elections Canvassing Commission meets at 8 a.m. on November 17, 2026, the 14th day after the election, to certify the results.3 A contest must be filed within 10 days after the last board responsible for the results certifies them, and a legislative seat can only be contested in the chamber it belongs to.4

Key dates in Florida

Election Day in -9 days
  1. Mon, Oct 5 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Thu, Oct 22 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  3. Sat, Oct 24 · passed
    Early voting begins
  4. Sat, Oct 31 · passed
    Early voting ends
  5. Tue, Nov 3 · passed
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  6. Tue, Nov 17 · 5 days
    State certification

Every date in Florida, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, https://miamidade.gov/global/release.page?Mduid_release=rel1794352779560131 · Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  2. NCSL, Canvass Deadlines, https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/canvass-deadlines
  3. NCSL, Election Certification Deadlines, https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/election-certification-deadlines
  4. NCSL, Contested Election Deadlines, https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/contested-election-deadlines

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