Maria Salazar — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Florida, 2026

Representative Maria Salazar champions the DIGNITY Act (H.R. 4393), which she co-introduced, to reform the immigration system. The act proposes a path to legal status, not citizenship, for qualifying undocumented immigrants who work and pay taxes, aiming to stabilize the economy and support the workforce. She emphasizes its role in keeping American families united and ensuring effective, values-consistent enforcement. The DIGNITY Act has garnered over 35 bipartisan cosponsors and more than 60 organizational endorsements.

““This moment demands action, and I’m encouraged to see growing support from my colleagues in Congress,” said Rep. María Elvira Salazar. “The DIGNITY Act modernizes our immigration system so enforcement is effective, targeted, and consistent with our values. It fixes what isn’t working, refocuses ICE on real threats, and establishes a tough, earned process for hard-working people who have lived here and contributed. It is not citizenship. It is not amnesty. It is dignity.” - Rep. María Elvira Salazar, salazar.house.gov/media/press-releases/dignity-act-secures-35-cosponsors-bipartisan-support-accelerates”

Maria Salazar voted to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, stating that many families in her district depend on this assistance to afford care and that the issue is human, not partisan. She also co-sponsored H.R. 5145, the Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act, to extend these subsidies. Furthermore, she signed a bipartisan letter urging Senate leaders to include both House parties in healthcare reform negotiations to ensure patient access and affordability.

““I voted YES to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, and I didn’t hesitate. I know firsthand how many families in FL-27 depend on this assistance to afford care,” Salazar, a Coral Gables Republican, posted on X. “Our district has one of the highest enrollment rates in the nation, and without them, thousands face higher premiums or possibly no coverage at all. This isn’t partisan. It’s human.””

Maria Salazar generally exhibits a voting record that aligns with reducing environmental regulations and funding, as reflected by her low scores from the League of Conservation Voters (0% in 2025, 9% in 2024, 19% in 2021). She voted to limit environmental review for pipelines and to defund the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in 2025. She is also a member of the Climate Solutions Caucus and a co-founder of the Flood Resilience Caucus.

Maria Salazar opposes taxpayer funding for abortion. She has voted to restrict access to the abortion medication mifepristone and to eliminate resources for active-duty service members seeking reproductive care. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America has given her an A+ grade.

Maria Salazar has advocated for strong action against foreign adversaries, including calling for the indictment of Raúl Castro for the 1996 downing of Brothers to the Rescue aircraft and urging the revocation of licenses for U.S. companies operating with the Cuban dictatorship. She also supports U.S. economic leadership in the Western Hemisphere, as evidenced by her IDB Capital Increase Act. Salazar views U.S. actions against the Iranian regime as necessary to protect national security.

“May God protect our troops from all evil, shield them with His mighty hand, and guide them with courage and strength. I am praying for their safety, their mission, and their safe return home. America stands with our warriors … Our actions against the Iranian regime have been decisive and necessary to protect American lives and our national security. We are dismantling their nuclear program, crippling their ballistic missile capabilities, and holding accountable those who for decades chanted ‘Death to America’ and butchered more than 30,000 brave Iranians just one month ago. A regime like that has no legitimacy.” — U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (miamitimesonline.com)”

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““There is nothing dictators fear more than an educated and connected people,” Salazar, a Coral Gables Republican, said.”

Maria Salazar supports the Second Amendment but also advocates for specific gun safety measures, including universal background checks, closing loopholes, and improving school resource officer training. She voted in favor of federal gun safety legislation that included raising the AR-15 purchase age to 21, as well as multiple Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Acts. Her position is reflected in mixed ratings from gun rights groups, with a 17% rating from the NRA and a 23% rating from Gun Owners of America for candidate positions.