The incumbent councilwoman defeated Fernanda Gomes by just 12 votes in one of Doral’s closest municipal races in 2026. A recount conducted Saturday confirmed her narrow lead.
DORAL, FL — Councilwoman Maureen Porras secured a second term on the Doral City Council after an election recount confirmed a 12-vote lead over challenger Fernanda Gomes, bringing several days of uncertainty surrounding the Seat 2 race closer to a resolution.
According to the second set of unofficial results released Saturday by the Miami-Dade County Canvassing Board, Porras received 9,596 votes, compared with 9,584 for Gomes, out of 19,180 votes counted in the race…