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Miami-Dade County, Florida

Florida House District 119

2 candidates are 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.

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.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Juan Carlos Porras, is on the ballot.

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Juan Carlos Porras

Juan Carlos Porras

Republican Incumbent

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

Per the 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?

2 candidates are 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.

When is the Florida House District 119 election in Florida?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Miami-Dade County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified October 1, 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