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U.S. House District 27
2026 Florida U.S. House District 27 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026Official records identify Maria Elvira Salazar as a Republican candidate for U.S. House District 27 and show the candidate in the current official primary-election material.
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August 18, 2026
Republican Party
Representative in Congress
District 27
Maria Elvira Salazar
V. Michael Arias
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3725 West Flagler Street #281 · Miami, FL 33134
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3725 West Flagler Street #281
Miami, FL 33134
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FEC committee ID: C00714261
FEC committee name: SALAZAR FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
FEC committee ID: C00671859
FEC committee name: MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published email: [email protected]
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Born in Miami’s Little Havana to Cuban parents, who emigrated to the United States, fleeing Cuba due to the arrival of Fidel Castro to power. With only five dollars in their pockets, the pursuit for freedom and the American dream was instilled in María Elvira Salazar at an early age by her parents. While being raised in Miami and Puerto Rico, Salazar listened as her parents told stories of the oppressive communist regime from which they escaped. Becoming American citizens at the Freedom Tower, Salazar’s parents wanted a better life for their family; they wanted freedom.
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Born in Miami’s Little Havana to Cuban parents, who emigrated to the United States, fleeing Cuba due to the arrival of Fidel Castro to power. With only five dollars in their pockets, the pursuit for freedom and the American dream was instilled in María Elvira Salazar at an early age by her parents. While being raised in Miami and Puerto Rico, Salazar listened as her parents told stories of the oppressive communist regime from which they escaped. Becoming American citizens at the Freedom Tower, Salazar’s parents wanted a better life for their family; they wanted freedom.
That pursuit of freedom and the American Dream shaped Maria Elvira Salazar’s early life and career, and it continues to drive her today. Salazar graduated from the University of Miami and later from Harvard University which she paid for herself. She began a career in journalism covering local stories for Univision.
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That pursuit of freedom and the American Dream shaped Maria Elvira Salazar’s early life and career, and it continues to drive her today. Salazar graduated from the University of Miami and later from Harvard University which she paid for herself. She began a career in journalism covering local stories for Univision.
A rising star in the field of journalism, Salazar’s career took her all over the world. She became the anchor for CNN Español, the first time a major news network had a broadcast fully in Spanish. Salazar then covered the White House and the Gulf War. It was in her next assignment where Salazar witnessed firsthand the price for freedom.
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A rising star in the field of journalism, Salazar’s career took her all over the world. She became the anchor for CNN Español, the first time a major news network had a broadcast fully in Spanish. Salazar then covered the White House and the Gulf War. It was in her next assignment where Salazar witnessed firsthand the price for freedom.
In her career Salazar has interviewed a wide range of social and political leaders, including Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Alvaro Uribe, Jose Maria Aznar, Vicente Fox, Juan Manuel Santos, Augusto Pinochet, Nicolas Maduro and, more recently, Juan Guaidó.
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In her career Salazar has interviewed a wide range of social and political leaders, including Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Alvaro Uribe, Jose Maria Aznar, Vicente Fox, Juan Manuel Santos, Augusto Pinochet, Nicolas Maduro and, more recently, Juan Guaidó.
$3 Million for the Renovation of Miami-Dade College Historic Dyer Federal Courthouse: Secured funding to revitalize this historic landmark into a vibrant center for workforce development, innovation, and cultural enrichment.
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$3 Million for the Renovation of Miami-Dade College Historic Dyer Federal Courthouse: Secured funding to revitalize this historic landmark into a vibrant center for workforce development, innovation, and cultural enrichment.
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Maria Elvira Salazar is fighting for South Florida
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Maria Elvira Salazar is fighting for South Florida
María Elvira Salazar is the daughter of Cuban exiles who fled communism in search of freedom and opportunity. Before serving in Congress, she was an award-winning journalist who challenged dictators, exposed corruption, and reported from across Latin America. Today, she fights for South Florida families by strengthening the economy, improving healthcare, supporting public safety, and defending the freedoms that make America exceptional.
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María Elvira Salazar is the daughter of Cuban exiles who fled communism in search of freedom and opportunity. Before serving in Congress, she was an award-winning journalist who challenged dictators, exposed corruption, and reported from across Latin America. Today, she fights for South Florida families by strengthening the economy, improving healthcare, supporting public safety, and defending the freedoms that make America exceptional.
Maria Elvira Salazar is in Congress fighting to stop socialism from ever coming and ruining America.
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Maria Elvira Salazar is in Congress fighting to stop socialism from ever coming and ruining America.
Fight Against Socialism
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Fight Against Socialism
As your representative in Congress, I have been one of the strongest voices in Washington against socialism, communism, and authoritarian regimes. Having witnessed firsthand the devastation these ideologies have caused across Latin America, I have led the fight to defend freedom, democracy, and human rights. I have held congressional hearings exposing the abuses of the Cuban, Maduro, and Ortega regimes, championed sanctions against dictators and their enablers, and fought to keep pressure on those who oppress their own people. I have also spoken out against attacks on free speech and democratic institutions in countries like Brazil and worked to ensure transparency and accountability in elections across the region, including Honduras. From passing legislation to strengthen America's response to authoritarian threats to standing with political prisoners and pro-democracy activists, my commitment is unwavering: defending liberty, confronting tyranny, and ensuring the voices of those fighting for freedom are heard.
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As your representative in Congress, I have been one of the strongest voices in Washington against socialism, communism, and authoritarian regimes. Having witnessed firsthand the devastation these ideologies have caused across Latin America, I have led the fight to defend freedom, democracy, and human rights. I have held congressional hearings exposing the abuses of the Cuban, Maduro, and Ortega regimes, championed sanctions against dictators and their enablers, and fought to keep pressure on those who oppress their own people. I have also spoken out against attacks on free speech and democratic institutions in countries like Brazil and worked to ensure transparency and accountability in elections across the region, including Honduras. From passing legislation to strengthen America's response to authoritarian threats to standing with political prisoners and pro-democracy activists, my commitment is unwavering: defending liberty, confronting tyranny, and ensuring the voices of those fighting for freedom are heard.
As your representative in Congress, I am committed to strengthening our healthcare system and ensuring patients have access to the care they need. I have secured millions of dollars to expand healthcare services, strengthen hospitals, support groundbreaking medical research, and improve access to care for children, seniors, and underserved communities. I have helped expand mental health services for children, supported advances in cancer research and personalized medicine, and worked to ensure families have access to the treatments they need. I also fought to protect and preserve programs that train the next generation of doctors, helping expand the healthcare workforce and improve access to care in communities that need it most. In addition, I have helped seriously ill children receive life-saving medical treatment in Miami and championed policies that put patients and families first. My goal is simple: to improve access to care, strengthen our healthcare system, and help every family live healthier lives.
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As your representative in Congress, I am committed to strengthening our healthcare system and ensuring patients have access to the care they need. I have secured millions of dollars to expand healthcare services, strengthen hospitals, support groundbreaking medical research, and improve access to care for children, seniors, and underserved communities. I have helped expand mental health services for children, supported advances in cancer research and personalized medicine, and worked to ensure families have access to the treatments they need. I also fought to protect and preserve programs that train the next generation of doctors, helping expand the healthcare workforce and improve access to care in communities that need it most. In addition, I have helped seriously ill children receive life-saving medical treatment in Miami and championed policies that put patients and families first. My goal is simple: to improve access to care, strengthen our healthcare system, and help every family live healthier lives.
As a proud champion of the Everglades, I am fully committed to securing funding for its restoration and preservation, ensuring this unique ecosystem is protected for generations to come. I am leading the charge to create a National Resilience Strategy, designed to safeguard our coastal communities from the increasing threats of hurricanes, storm surges, and rising sea levels. I’ve secured millions of dollars through Community Funding Projects for Florida’s 27th district to build critical stormwater infrastructure, reduce flooding, and improve water quality in Biscayne Bay. Additionally, I passed legislation to support coral reef restoration, including the transformation of retired Navy ships into artificial reefs, which not only strengthens our marine ecosystems but also boosts local economies and recreational opportunities. From combating harmful algae blooms to advocating for clean water initiatives, my focus remains on protecting our environment and enhancing Florida’s natural resources for a sustainable future.
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As a proud champion of the Everglades, I am fully committed to securing funding for its restoration and preservation, ensuring this unique ecosystem is protected for generations to come. I am leading the charge to create a National Resilience Strategy, designed to safeguard our coastal communities from the increasing threats of hurricanes, storm surges, and rising sea levels. I’ve secured millions of dollars through Community Funding Projects for Florida’s 27th district to build critical stormwater infrastructure, reduce flooding, and improve water quality in Biscayne Bay. Additionally, I passed legislation to support coral reef restoration, including the transformation of retired Navy ships into artificial reefs, which not only strengthens our marine ecosystems but also boosts local economies and recreational opportunities. From combating harmful algae blooms to advocating for clean water initiatives, my focus remains on protecting our environment and enhancing Florida’s natural resources for a sustainable future.
My COVID Economic (EIDL) Relief Act implemented into law: This bill gave small business owners extra time to pay back loans, helping them rebuild and grow after the COVID pandemic.
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My COVID Economic (EIDL) Relief Act implemented into law: This bill gave small business owners extra time to pay back loans, helping them rebuild and grow after the COVID pandemic.
Protecting the Environment and our Natural Resources
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Protecting the Environment and our Natural Resources
Recognized for her strong support of law enforcement, commitment to public safety, and efforts to ensure officers have the resources they need to protect South Florida.
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Recognized for her strong support of law enforcement, commitment to public safety, and efforts to ensure officers have the resources they need to protect South Florida.
As your representative in Congress, I have secured millions of dollars in federal funding to modernize and strengthen South Florida’s infrastructure. My work has delivered critical investments in flood mitigation, stormwater management, road and bridge improvements, water and sewer upgrades, coastal resilience, and port infrastructure. From expanding Port of Miami’s capacity and reducing emissions to replacing aging water systems, improving mobility corridors, and protecting neighborhoods from flooding, these projects are making our communities safer, more resilient, and better prepared for future growth. I remain committed to ensuring South Florida has the modern infrastructure needed to support a strong economy, protect our quality of life, and meet the challenges of the 21st century.
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As your representative in Congress, I have secured millions of dollars in federal funding to modernize and strengthen South Florida’s infrastructure. My work has delivered critical investments in flood mitigation, stormwater management, road and bridge improvements, water and sewer upgrades, coastal resilience, and port infrastructure. From expanding Port of Miami’s capacity and reducing emissions to replacing aging water systems, improving mobility corridors, and protecting neighborhoods from flooding, these projects are making our communities safer, more resilient, and better prepared for future growth. I remain committed to ensuring South Florida has the modern infrastructure needed to support a strong economy, protect our quality of life, and meet the challenges of the 21st century.
We must get rid of career politicians in both parties that put profits and power above people, and we must set limits on how long public servants can serve in Washington. Our Founding Fathers intended it to be: public service, not a career. Today, Washington is full of career politicians who have lost touch with their constituents, who believe their primary objective is to get re-elected. They enrich themselves and cultivate powerful connections that in turn fund their campaigns.
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We must get rid of career politicians in both parties that put profits and power above people, and we must set limits on how long public servants can serve in Washington. Our Founding Fathers intended it to be: public service, not a career. Today, Washington is full of career politicians who have lost touch with their constituents, who believe their primary objective is to get re-elected. They enrich themselves and cultivate powerful connections that in turn fund their campaigns.
As a proud champion of the Everglades, I am fully committed to securing funding for its restoration and preservation, ensuring this unique ecosystem is protected for generations to come. I am leading the charge to create a National Resilience Strategy, designed to safeguard our coastal communities from the increasing threats of hurricanes, storm surges, and rising sea levels. I’ve secured millions of dollars through Community Funding Projects for Florida’s 27th district to build critical stormwater infrastructure, reduce flooding, and improve water quality in Biscayne Bay. Additionally, I passed legislation to support coral reef restoration, including the transformation of retired Navy ships into artificial reefs, which not only strengthens our marine ecosystems but also boosts local economies and recreational opportunities. From combating harmful algae blooms to advocating for clean water initiatives, my focus remains on protecting our environment and enhancing Florida’s natural resources for a sustainable future.
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As a proud champion of the Everglades, I am fully committed to securing funding for its restoration and preservation, ensuring this unique ecosystem is protected for generations to come. I am leading the charge to create a National Resilience Strategy, designed to safeguard our coastal communities from the increasing threats of hurricanes, storm surges, and rising sea levels. I’ve secured millions of dollars through Community Funding Projects for Florida’s 27th district to build critical stormwater infrastructure, reduce flooding, and improve water quality in Biscayne Bay. Additionally, I passed legislation to support coral reef restoration, including the transformation of retired Navy ships into artificial reefs, which not only strengthens our marine ecosystems but also boosts local economies and recreational opportunities. From combating harmful algae blooms to advocating for clean water initiatives, my focus remains on protecting our environment and enhancing Florida’s natural resources for a sustainable future.
Passed Amendment to Expand Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses: This amendment increases the limits for sole source contracting, and expands opportunities for veteran-owned, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses. Also, by improving access to government contracts, it supports the growth of small and disadvantaged businesses, driving broader economic recovery and growth.
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Passed Amendment to Expand Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses: This amendment increases the limits for sole source contracting, and expands opportunities for veteran-owned, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses. Also, by improving access to government contracts, it supports the growth of small and disadvantaged businesses, driving broader economic recovery and growth.
My Legislation to Protect Migratory Birds Signed into Law: This legislation protects migratory birds in South Florida and across the Americas. This legislation is crucial for the protection of iconic species like Egrets, Herons, and Ibis in the Florida Everglades, ensuring their conservation for future generations while boosting the local wildlife recreation sector.
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My Legislation to Protect Migratory Birds Signed into Law: This legislation protects migratory birds in South Florida and across the Americas. This legislation is crucial for the protection of iconic species like Egrets, Herons, and Ibis in the Florida Everglades, ensuring their conservation for future generations while boosting the local wildlife recreation sector.
$1.25 Million for Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Violence Reduction Initiative: Supports a strategic effort to combat gun violence by targeting illegal firearms, reducing gun-related crime, and strengthening public safety across Miami-Dade.
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$1.25 Million for Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Violence Reduction Initiative: Supports a strategic effort to combat gun violence by targeting illegal firearms, reducing gun-related crime, and strengthening public safety across Miami-Dade.
Secured $7.65 Million for Mt. Sinai Medical Hospital: Enhanced the hospital’s ability to serve vulnerable populations during disasters by funding resiliency improvements to protect against storm surge, flooding, and other severe weather impacts.
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Secured $7.65 Million for Mt. Sinai Medical Hospital: Enhanced the hospital’s ability to serve vulnerable populations during disasters by funding resiliency improvements to protect against storm surge, flooding, and other severe weather impacts.
$2 Million for University of Miami SEAHIVE Comb Project: Expands innovative marine technology to protect coastal and estuarine environments through large-scale pilot programs.
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$2 Million for University of Miami SEAHIVE Comb Project: Expands innovative marine technology to protect coastal and estuarine environments through large-scale pilot programs.
I Recognized Miami Police Officers for their Bravery protecting us: Honored 75 officers from Florida’s 27th Congressional District for their exceptional bravery and service.
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I Recognized Miami Police Officers for their Bravery protecting us: Honored 75 officers from Florida’s 27th Congressional District for their exceptional bravery and service.
$2.5 Million for Banyan Community Health Center Expansion: Expanded healthcare services at the Little Havana Campus, providing comprehensive care to over 20,000 underserved patients annually.
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$2.5 Million for Banyan Community Health Center Expansion: Expanded healthcare services at the Little Havana Campus, providing comprehensive care to over 20,000 underserved patients annually.
$650,000 Secured for BizGap Program at FIU: Funding will support the BizGap program, offering essential consulting and training to over 1,000 small businesses in District 27, fostering job creation and business growth.
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$650,000 Secured for BizGap Program at FIU: Funding will support the BizGap program, offering essential consulting and training to over 1,000 small businesses in District 27, fostering job creation and business growth.
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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Salazar | R | FL | Nay
Passed
Providing for consideration of H. Res. 21
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Issue: H RES 38
Vote question: On Ordering the Previous Question
Official description: Providing for consideration of H. Res. 21
Status: Passed
Salazar | R | FL | Nay
Passed
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Salazar | R | FL | Yea
Passed
To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces
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Issue: H R 335
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces
Status: Passed
Salazar | R | FL | Yea
Passed
Call of the House
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Issue: QUORUM
Vote question: Call of the House
Status: Passed
Salazar | R | FL | Present
Passed
Call of the House
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Issue: QUORUM
Vote question: Call of the House
Status: Passed
Salazar | R | FL | Present
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H8FL27185
Name: SALAZAR, MARIA ELVIRA
Office: House
State: FL
District: FL27
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $1951029.65
Total disbursements: $1095253.76
Cash on hand: $2266603.03
Debts owed by committee: $14300.00
Candidate contributions: $2492.77
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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