In a notable shift, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican from Florida, is back in the stock market after a year of inactivity. Following her significant trading activity in 2024, where she completed over $2.4 million in transactions, Salazar now appears to be re-engaging with the financial markets in 2026. Recent disclosures highlight a series of stock purchases and sales she conducted throughout May 2026, as reported by Benzinga’s Government Trades page.
In her latest trading activities, Salazar has sold shares of Whirlpool Corporation and Sherwin-Williams, companies in which she had invested earlier in the year. Her May stock transactions reflect a renewed interest in various sectors, particularly in technology and biotechnology. Among the purchases she made in May are:
- May 29, 2026: Acquired shares in Brookfield Renewable Partners LP, valued between $1,000 and $15,000.
- May 21, 2026: Purchased IBM stock in two transactions, both ranging from $15,000 to $50,000.
- May 19, 2026: Made two separate purchases in Datadog Inc, with purchases also between $15,000 to $50,000 and $1,000 to $15,000.
- May 13, 2026: Acquired Qualcomm stock in two tiers, one between $1,000 and $15,000 and another worth $15,000 to $50,000.
- May 12, 2026: Bought Biogen shares in three transactions, with one valued between $50,000 and $100,000 and the others between $1,000 and $15,000.
Salazar’s purchases are notably heavier in the technology sphere, indicating a sector preference amid current market trends, while her largest investments are directed towards Biogen, a key player in the biotechnology industry. However, this recent flurry of activity is relatively modest when compared to her trading volume from earlier in 2024.
Historically, Salazar has participated in over 90 trading transactions since 2022, accumulating a total of $8.2 million in trades, according to data compiled by Quiver Quantitative. Interestingly, she executed no transactions in 2025 after a busy 2024 where she made trades worth over $2.3 million. For 2026, Salazar has already conducted over $1 million in trades, reporting $991,000 in purchases and $65,000 in sales.
Given her influential positions on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Financial Services Committee, alongside her participation in various subcommittees, her stock transactions may attract greater scrutiny from retail investors. Salazar’s trading history emphasizes a proactive approach towards investment as she reignites her market activities in 2026.
