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GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar breaks with Trump in new ad
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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · FLORIDA · 27TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · FL-27 · REP
Maria Elvira Salazar
Maria Elvira Salazar has represented Florida’s 27th district in the U.S. House since 2021. Chair of the House Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere.
Salazar is a journalist and author who worked for Telemundo, CNN Español and Univision. After losing a 2018 House campaign, Salazar won a 2020 rematch.
Salazar studied at Miami Dade College and the University of Miami. Before entering politics, Salazar worked as a news anchor for WSBS TV and as a journalist for Telemundo, CNN Español and Univision. After losing the 2018 campaign for Florida's 27th congressional district, Salazar won the seat in 2020 and began serving in the U.S. House in 2021.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2021
- Age
- 64
- Committees
- 2 · 1 chair
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2021
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 64
TAP A TAB FOR RECORD, VOTES, BILLS & MORE
Maria Elvira Salazar at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 12 PTS IN 30 DAYS+1
▲ 582 GOOD LOOK1,156 VOTES574 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 62 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSHow Trump’s Deportation Policies Have Rocked a South Florida House Race The New York Times · Oct 3STATED POSITIONS
2026 FL U.S. House district 27 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Maria Elvira Salazar’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 87%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 90 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 96%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 3 points below the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 65%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 12%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 2 of 17 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUN 09Faster Labor Contracts ActYEA
APR 16To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected…YEA
APR 15Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland…YEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSMaria Elvira Salazar’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NOT VOTING | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Maria Elvira Salazar in the 119th Congress
17Sponsored
2Out of cmte
0Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored17
Out of committee2
Passed House0
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 5246 | To provide for the political affairs authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Out of committee | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 633 | TAKE IT DOWN ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Out of committee | 41 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10505 | Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026 | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9039 | PANA Act of 2026INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8915 | NO FAKES Act of 2026COMMERCE | Introduced | 9 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7777 | Protecting America’s Medical Supply Chains Act of 2026GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6892 | To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to subscribe to additional shares of the capital stock of the Inter-American Investment Corporation.FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6763 | Shelter ActTAXATION | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6540 | Anti-Communism Week ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 16 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5556 | Flight Refund Fairness ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 12 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4393 | DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025IMMIGRATION | Introduced | 39 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4202 | Protect Honduran Democracy ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
Plus 385 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Maria Elvira Salazar’s committee assignments
Foreign Affairs
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESWestern Hemisphere (Chair)Africa
Financial Services
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESCapital MarketsHousing and InsuranceNational Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions
Maria Elvira Salazar’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2021 – PRESENT
OFFICE
U.S. House · FL-27 2021–
- 2021 – NOWU.S. House · FL-27
- BORN
- November 1, 1961 · Miami, Florida
- OCCUPATION
- Journalist
- EDUCATION
- Miami Dade College · University of Miami
2026 election: Florida’s 27th District
NEXT ELECTION · FL-27
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+20.8ON THE BALLOT
IN THIS RACE · 2026
Eliott RodriguezDEM$661K raised
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · FL-2760.4%
2022U.S. House · FL-2757.3%
2020U.S. House · FL-2751.4%
2018U.S. House · FL-27LOST45.8%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 FL-27 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 FL U.S. House district 27 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Maria Elvira Salazar’s stated positions and sources
Stated positions for the campaign named below. Each summary keeps the conditions in the cited statement.
An unknown topic does not mean support, opposition, or indifference. An office statement describes what the candidate said in office; it is not automatically a campaign pledge.
How we research and check stated positions2026 FL U.S. House district 27 general election · 2026-11-03
Economy
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Healthcare
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Immigration
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Education
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Defense
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Climate
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Gun Policy
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Abortion
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Housing
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Taxes
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Voting Rights
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Crime
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Foreign Policy
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Energy
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Other
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Maria Elvira Salazar’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $2.0M
- CASH ON HAND
- $2.3M
- SPENT
- $1.2M
- DEBT
- $14K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $550K · 50.7%
- PACs
- $533K · 49.1%
- Self-funding
- $2K · 0.2%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $41K
- Earmarked gifts · 48 donors
- $36K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $120K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Daes, Jose M.Tecnoglass · CEO$14K
Amin Daes, SamirEs Windows · VP OPERATIONS$14K
Kleyner, AlexNational Debt Relief · CEO$7K
Torrente, BiancaHomemaker · HOMEMAKER$7K
Sabagh, SamirSouth Miami Obgyn Associates · OBGYN$7K
Monti, GiovanniGmp INC · PRESIDENT$7K
Chamorro, AndresEs Windows LLC · MANAGER$7K
Flory, Juliet R. Mrs.Long And Foster · REALTOR$7K
Flory, David Lane Mr.Retired · RETIRED$7K
Peralta, NicolasGrupo Iusa · CFO$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $71K
- OPPOSING
- $10K
Latinos For Conservative Values$71K / $0
Cedar Key Progress$0 / $10K
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$921K
Administrative$30K
Advertising$7K
Fundraising$7K
Travel$7K
How to contact Maria Elvira Salazar
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2162 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-0927(202) 225-3931Call (202) 225-3931CUTLER BAY
10720 Caribbean Blvd, Suite 220Cutler Bay, FL 33189(305) 668-2285By appointment onlyCall (305) 668-2285MIAMI
5725 SW 8th St, Suite 200Miami, FL 33144(305) 668-2285Mondays-Fridays 9AM - 5PMCall (305) 668-2285PALMETTO BAY
9705 Hibiscus StreetPalmetto Bay, FL 33157(305) 668-2285By appointment onlyCall (305) 668-2285ONLINE
Websitesalazar.house.gov
Instagram@repmariasalazar
FacebookRepMariaSalazar
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Republican Rep María Elvira Salazar declares, 'After Cuba, Nicaragua is next'
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Democrats Block DHS Funding Despite Airport Delays, Rising Iranian Threat.
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Breitbart
Murdoch's New York Post Supports Maria Salazar's Amnesty and Poverty Bill
The article criticizes Salazar’s immigration proposal and quotes her describing industries that need workers.
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WLT Report
10 House Republicans Just Helped Democrats Pass a Bill Shielding 330,000 Haitians From Deportation
The article lists Salazar among the Republicans who voted for the Haitian TPS extension.
Foreign policyNO VOTES YET
Breitbart
Politifact Admits 'Pool of Millions' of Illegal Aliens Could Benefit from 'DIGNIDAD Act'
The article discusses Rep. Maria Salazar’s DIGNIDAD Act and criticizes its immigration and employment-based provisions.
Economy56%
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GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar breaks with Trump in new ad
Salazar’s ad says some immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far and that Hispanic voters feel betrayed.
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