Trump-backed Republican survives primary after bucking him on deportations

Incumbent Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar advanced Tuesday against Michael Arias in Florida’s 27th Congressional Dmvvistrict. Miami attorney Arias is a former state prosecutor and SEC enforcement attorney who ran as a political outsider focused on fiscal responsibility, affordability, and government accountability. He campaigned on reducing the federal deficit and inflation, lowering South Florida’s cost of living—including housing and property-insurance costs—and increasing funding for public safety.