Maria Elvira Salazar

Republican | Florida

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Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Harvard University, Boston, MPA, 1995

Univ of Miami, Miami, BA, 1983

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

Guardian AD Litem, Case worker --Voluntary, Alpha and Omega Church

parishioner

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (4)

Maggie's List

National Right To Life

Champion American Values CAVPAC

Value In Electing Women VIEW PAC

OTHER (2)

Log Cabin Republicans PAC

President Donald J. Trump

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (13)

Republican Jewish Coalition (2026)

WinRed (2026)

Maggie's List (2024)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

Friends of GOP Winning Women 2022 (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (291)

Forever Youth Organization Utilizing a New Generation (Forever Young PAC) (2026)

John W. & Marlene I. Childs (2026)

National Shooting Sports Foundation (2026)

Republican Governance Group (2026)

Republican Jewish Coalition (2026)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (16)

Building Trades Councils (2026)

International Longshoremens Association (2026)

International Union of Elevator Constructors (2025)

International Union of Operating Engineers (2025)

National Association of Letter Carriers (2025)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate received a grade of C from the NRA-Political Victory Fund.

Florida Family Action 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide.

One of 81 Republicans who joined with Democrats to preserve $315M funding for the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a non-profit agency with a history of bias against conservatives.

One of 17 Republicans who voted for H.R. 1834 to add new Affordable Care Act subsidies to cover abortion without the protections the Hyde Amendment prohibiting use of taxpayers dollars to fund abortion.

GOP Rep. Salazar calls for pathway to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants. PBS News Hour. 29 Apr 2025.

GOP lawmakers, including Florida Rep. Salazar, press ICE for illegal alien crime data. Florida Voice News. 13 Jun 2025.

Founder of the League of American Workers on Rep. Maria Salazar: ‘We’ve had it with illegals,’ this “Republican” can pound sand.’ Miami Courant. 18 Jul 2025.

Introduced the Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393), a bill which seeks to reform the U.S. immigration system, including offering a pathway to permanent residency for certain illegal immigrants who pay restitution and provides a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. The act bars law enforcement from using state and federal gang databases as a reference for criminal & gang activity and would make deportation efforts more difficult. Rep. Salazar contends that her legislation does not provide amnesty but said in an interview, “...at some point in the future, another legislator will write another law to give them a path to citizenship."

Opinion by Rep. Maria Elvira Salizar. "It's Time We Address Immigration with Dignity." Newsweek. 25 Jan 2025.

Candidate received a "C" grade from pro-marijuana group, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).

This candidate voted for H.R. 485, the Protecting Care for All Patients Act,  which would prohibit federal health programs from using discriminatory measures known as Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs.)  A vote for the bill is a pro-life position that indicates opposition to reducing or eliminating care for people with various disabilities and chronic conditions.

One of 149 House Republicans who voted for H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which suspended the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025. A vote for H.R. 3746 allows the government to spend without limitation for 19 months at an expected cost of $4 trillion.

On final vote in Dec. 2022, this candidate voted against HR 8404 repealing the Defense of Marriage Act.

Candidate voted in favor of HR 8404, repealing the Defense of Marriage Act.

Voted yes on H.R. 4350, which would require women to register for Selective Service.

SBA List celebrated her election: pro-life, anti-socialism

On Mar 18, 2021, voted for H.R. 6, which creates a pathway to citizenship and legal residency for certain immigrants.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

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The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

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Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

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The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

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ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

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People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

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The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

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List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

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HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

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The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

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NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

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The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

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Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

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Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

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IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

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EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

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Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

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VALUES

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

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ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

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When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

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2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

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