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District Profile: In Florida, Quest For Presidency Isn't The Only Tight Race

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U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., left, speaks during news conference as U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., listens, Friday, June 3, 2016, in Doral, Fla. (Alan Diaz/AP)
U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., left, speaks during news conference as U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., listens, Friday, June 3, 2016, in Doral, Fla. (Alan Diaz/AP)

While many eyes are on the outcome of the presidential election next week, there are a number of tight Senate and House races happening as well.

In the swing state of Florida, Republican incumbent Rep. Carlos Curbelo is vying for his seat against Democrat Joe Garcia in the 26th district.

Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with the Miami Herald's Patricia Mazzei about the issues at stake in the race.

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Patricia Mazzei, political writer for the Miami Herald. She tweets @PatriciaMazzei.

This segment aired on November 4, 2016.

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