Maria Teresa Rodriguez
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- Trauma nurse
- Campaign website
- mariaforuscongress.com
A trauma nurse in Louisville and small business owner who grew up in Cuba and came to the United States at 21 after an 11-year legal effort to obtain asylum, later becoming a citizen.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to fight tax hikes and wasteful spending
A campaign post lists lower taxes, lower grocery costs and lower gas prices as what she is running to fight for.
ReportWhere I Stand (campaign rack card, PDF)Campaign website · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · mariaforuscongress.com
Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress (campaign Facebook page)Candidate social media · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · facebook.com
“Let families keep more of what they earn!”
Public safety
Supports police efforts to crack down on violent crime
Her "Where I Stand" card lists "Safer Louisville" and says she supports police cracking down on violent crime.
ReportWhere I Stand (campaign rack card, PDF)Campaign website · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · mariaforuscongress.com
Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress (campaign Facebook page)Candidate social media · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · facebook.com
“As someone who proudly stands with law enforcement”
Supports legal immigration and secure borders
Her "Where I Stand" card says America is a nation of laws and that she supports legal immigration and keeping the borders secure.
ReportMaria Rodriguez for Congress — Putting Kentucky Families FirstCampaign website · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · mariaforuscongress.com
“Legal Immigration”
Where I Stand (campaign rack card, PDF)Campaign website · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · mariaforuscongress.com
Education
Pledges to protect opportunities for female athletes in sports
Her "Where I Stand" card says she will fight to keep women's sports fair.
ReportMaria Rodriguez for Congress — Putting Kentucky Families FirstCampaign website · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · mariaforuscongress.com
“Protecting Women's Sports”
Where I Stand (campaign rack card, PDF)Campaign website · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · mariaforuscongress.com
Economy & jobs
Supports free markets and pledges to fight socialism
Her campaign's "Where I Stand" card (an image-only PDF) lists "Defending Capitalism": free markets rather than government control, fighting socialism and protecting small businesses.
ReportMaria Rodriguez for Congress — Putting Kentucky Families FirstCampaign website · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · mariaforuscongress.com
“She believes strongly in free enterprise, safe communities, legal immigration, and protecting the constitutional rights of all Americans.”
Where I Stand (campaign rack card, PDF)Campaign website · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · mariaforuscongress.com
Health & human services
Pledges to defend the unborn and the sanctity of life
ReportMaria Rodriguez for Congress — Putting Kentucky Families FirstCampaign website · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · mariaforuscongress.com
“Protecting The Unborn”
Where I Stand (campaign rack card, PDF)Campaign website · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · mariaforuscongress.com
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Maria Teresa Rodriguez on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election (Jefferson County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Where Do I Vote / Sample Ballot: November 3, 2026 General Election official sample ballots by precinct (Jefferson County, KY)
Election filing · Jefferson County Clerk · jeffersoncountyclerk.org
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Meet Maria — Maria Rodriguez for Congress
Campaign website · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · mariaforuscongress.com
- Maria Rodriguez for Congress — Putting Kentucky Families First
Campaign website · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · mariaforuscongress.com
- Where I Stand (campaign rack card, PDF)
Campaign website · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · mariaforuscongress.com
- Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress (campaign Facebook page)
Candidate social media · Maria Rodriguez for U.S. Congress · facebook.com
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