Maria Elvira Salazar

Professional Background

Maria Elvira Salazar is a U.S. representative and former television journalist. Her official biography describes reporting and broadcasting work for Telemundo, Univision, AméricaTeVé, MegaTV and CNN en Español. It lists communications study at the University of Miami and public-administration study at Harvard’s Kennedy School.

Experience

• Television journalism and broadcasting for Telemundo, Univision, AméricaTeVé, MegaTV and CNN en Español (official biography)

Education

• Deerborne School of Coral Gables: attended (official biography)

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  Miami Dade College: graduate (degree type not specified by the office)

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  University of Miami: BA, communications

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  Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government: MPA

Office & Authority

Represents this current congressional district in the U.S. House.

Follow the Money

Reporting period: 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-30.

Reported Receipts

$2,368,783.21

Cash on Hand

$2,007,460.15

Reported Disbursements

$1,772,150.20

Loans

$0.00

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Sources & Further Records

Biography & Background

Portrait & Credits

U.S. House of Representatives / Office of the Clerk · Public domain — U.S. government official portrait

Official Records

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