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Miami-Dade County, Florida

Florida House District 119

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Juan Carlos Porras won Florida House District 119; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. See where Porras and Sordo stand on housing, schools and roads. Names follow official Miami Dade County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Florida certifies the general election by November 17, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: floridaelectionwatch.gov.

About this race

Juan Carlos Porras (Republican), Rey Lazaro Sordo (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 119; Juan Carlos Porras is the sitting member, per the Florida House of Representatives' official roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the August 18 primary or advanced unopposed; minor-party and no-party-affiliation candidates qualify directly for the November ballot. The field is the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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The Elections Canvassing Commission certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

This report is cited to the outlet that published it. We do not call races. Official running count: Florida official results.

Florida House District 119
Juan Carlos Porras won the race for Florida House District 119, Florida Politics reported.Florida Politics, “Juan Carlos Porras secures third term with win over Rey Sordo in HD 119”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

Reports are checked daily until Florida certifies on November 17; a certified winner replaces the report on that day.

Juan Carlos Porras

Juan Carlos Porras

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Juan Carlos Porras is the Republican candidate for Florida House District 119 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Juan Carlos Porras is a sitting member for the district, per the Florida House of Representatives' official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Rey Lazaro Sordo

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Addressing the affordability crisis, including property insurance, housing costs and everyday expenses, per South Dade News Leader
  • Responsible growth and infrastructure, including roads, schools, drainage and transportation, per South Dade News Leader
  • Accessibility and accountability to constituents, including regular office hours and town halls, per South Dade News Leader
Biography

Rey Lazaro Sordo is a Democratic candidate for Florida House District 119 in South Miami-Dade County. He is a Miami-Dade native and public school graduate who works as a student and small-business owner and also works nights in the service industry, according to the South Dade News Leader. His parents immigrated to the United States seeking freedom and opportunity.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 119 in 2026?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Juan Carlos Porras won Florida House District 119; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. 2 candidates were tracked for Florida House District 119 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Juan Carlos Porras and Rey Lazaro Sordo. Candidate information follows official Miami Dade County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and roads.

When is the Florida House District 119 election in Florida?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Florida certifies the general election by November 17, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: https://floridaelectionwatch.gov/. Voting rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Who won the Florida House District 119 race?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Juan Carlos Porras won Florida House District 119; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Source: Florida Politics, "Juan Carlos Porras secures third term with win over Rey Sordo in HD 119", November 4, 2026. We do not call races.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified November 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Juan Carlos Porras, full profileRey Lazaro Sordo, full profileOfficial Florida election office