Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Florida 20th Congressional District in 2026 Florida Primary Election.
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Get StartedAdvocate for an end to racist and discriminatory hiring practices Support the federal passage of the CROWN ACT Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion because it isn’t a bad thing Invest in District 20’s black businesses, including the small businesses that power our district. Learn more
Take on discrimination in law enforcement and police Advocate for an end to blanket Qualified Immunity Create economic opportunity for District 20’s at-risk youth by fostering mentorship, job creation, and educational opportunity. Learn more
Attract more public defenders through higher salaries and benefits Allow public defenders to represent individuals in civil cases, such as eviction cases Provide more funding and federal grants for public defender's offices. Learn more
Elijah Manley supports the decriminalization of Marijuana. Drug use is a public health crisis, not a criminal justice issue. All non-violent drug offenders should be pardoned and released from jails. Learn more
More funding to hire additional teachers. Elijah opposes the diversion of public dollars to private entities. Elijah supports holding public school districts accountable for how they spend your tax dollars and addressing administrative bloat. Learn more
Every child deserves a strong start, and every parent should work without worry. In Congress, Elijah will work to pass Universal Pre-K and Childcare. He will seek federal funding for District 20's stakeholders, so they have the resources to provide these services to every family regardless of zip code and income. Learn more
We must ban hydraulic fracturing (a.k.a fracking) and all forms of offshore oil drilling. Learn more
Advocate for lower utility bills. Elijah opposes rate hikes. We must also make it easier and cheaper for people to choose green energy alternatives, such as solar energy. Work to fund the modernization of our power grid by moving powerlines from above ground to underground cables. Water bills are too high. Water is a necessity for life. Elijah opposes “shutoffs” as a result of nonpayment. Learn more
We can invest in clean energy production and a clean energy power grid. In the process, we can create many good-paying jobs that will trickle into District 20. We need a 100% carbon-free economy as soon as possible. Elijah supports the innovation of the Nuclear energy and Solar industries. Learn more
Elijah Manley unequivocally and firmly stands with the Ukrainian people against Russia’s brutal invasion. A strong U.S.-Ukraine relationship is necessary to push back against Russian aggression, protect European stability, and bolster international law. In Congress, Elijah will stand with Ukrainians by supporting sanctions and humanitarian & military aid. The U.S. Should support diplomacy between Ukraine and Russia, but any peace deal must include full Ukrainian sovereignty, including the return of Crimea, all occupied territories, and the withdrawal from Ukrainian territory. Learn more
Elijah believes that Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza. The scale of death, destruction, and genocide in Gaza demands moral clarity and accountability. Elijah supports conditioning U.S. Aid to Israel to ensure full compliance with international law and human rights standards, and opposes the use of American taxpayer dollars in ways that contribute to violations of international law or the targeting of civilians. Learn more
Dark money groups, funded by billionaires and corporations exist to buy elections for oligarchs and extremists and elect those who will do their bidding. Not only must Citizens United be overturned, but we need major campaign finance reform to overhaul the system entirely, including a ban on dark money. Learn more
You shouldn’t go bankrupt for going to the doctor. In Congress, Elijah Manley will lead the charge on cancelling all medical debt. Additionally, hospitals charge you one price, and insurance companies charge you another. Your hospital bills are often a moving target, which isn’t fair. Elijah Manley supports removing medical debt from credit reports and will work with stakeholders to codify this into law. Learn more
In the wealthiest country in the world, no one should go bankrupt or die because they can’t afford healthcare. Insurance companies and middlemen shouldn’t get to decide who lives or dies. That’s why in Congress, Elijah will cosponsor Medicare for All. Learn more
Advocate for additional financial incentives for first-time homebuyers, including 20k in down-payment assistance; forgivable HUD loans for veterans, public sector employees, first responders, young first-time homebuyers, and disadvantaged communities. 1b to fund District 20’s public, private, and charitable partners in their efforts to assist homeless individuals through housing-first initiatives with wrap-around case management. Guarantee a public defender for eviction cases, because no one should be forced to navigate the judicial system on their own. Learn more
We will increase investment for rebuilding and maintenance of existing public housing. Invest 20 billion in public housing projects to support municipal and state affordable housing efforts. Prioritize workforce housing for public sector and private frontline workers. Learn more
We must fix what Elijah calls our “Underground Infrastructure”, which includes our lines of pipes, sewage systems, and water treatment facilities. Elijah will advocate for federal funding to assist local governments in their efforts to modernize our underground infrastructure. This will help alleviate flooding after extreme weather events and natural disasters. Elijah also supports additional funding and assistance for our water management districts. Learn more
Elijah supports the GENIUS Act as a strong first step, but will push back against regulatory overreach during implementation that could crush small developers and DeFi builders. He opposes efforts to expand the interest/yield prohibition to “rewards”. Elijah also supports technology-neutral regulation focused on actual financial intermediaries — custodians, brokers, exchanges — not software developers building open-source tools. He supports clear SEC vs. CFTC jurisdictional lines so builders can innovate without legal uncertainty. Furthermore, writing code is not a crime. Elijah will co-sponsor legislation establishing clear safe harbors for software developers. Learn more
Make the federal government the employer of last resort, through a National Employment Guarantee Program, where anyone can apply for a publicly funded job with fair wages and benefits. Jobs will be locally administered, but federally funded. Learn more
Every worker deserves to have a union, fair pay, and a voice in the workplace. Elijah will protect the right to organize, oppose union-busting practices, and support legislation that makes it easier to form a strong union. Elijah will cosponsor the PRO ACT in Congress. Learn more
Gig workers are workers too, and they deserve fair wages, good benefits, and workplace protections. In Congress, Elijah will support guaranteeing a minimum wage, overtime, and the right to organize for a union for all contract and app-based workers. Learn more
Elijah Manley supports raising the federal minimum wage to 15 bucks an hour immediately, and raising the Florida minimum wage to 20 bucks an hour by 2032 because South Florida families can’t afford to live on the starvation wages that exist. Elijah also supports tying future minimum wage increases to the cost of living. Learn more
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