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Sistèm swen sante Ameriken an pa mache pou moun òdinè yo. Elijah kwè swen sante se yon dwa moun, e nan Kongrè a li pral batay pou sa. Nan Kongrè a, Elijah pral kofinanse yon pwogram Medicare pou tout moun. Nan Kongrè a, Elijah Manley pral mennen efò pou anile tout dèt medikal epi li sipòte retire dèt medikal sou rapò kredi.

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Nan Kongrè a, Elijah planifye asire finansman pou lojman. Li pral travay ak aktè federal, Leta, ak lokal pou tabli yon plafon anyèl rezonab sou ogmantasyon lwaye yo. Manley pral defann yon asistans pou premye achte kay nan mitan $20,000 pou peman davans. Li pral bat pou gen yon defansè piblik garanti nan ka degèman, paske pèsonn pa ta dwe oblije fè fas ak sistèm jidisyè a pou kont li.

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Elijah Manley sipòte ogmante salè minimòm federal la a $15 pa èdtan, epi salè minimòm Florid la a $20 pa èdtan anvan 2032. Elijah sipòte anile taks pou moun k ap fè mwens pase $50,000 pa ane. Li sipòte sendika, l ap pwoteje Sekirite Sosyal epi elaji benefis yo. Nan Kongrè a, Elijah Manley pral prezante epi batay pou yon Garanti Travay Federal pou pote travay nan distri nou an.

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Elijah Manley sipòte yon chemen pou jwenn sitwayènte pou imigran san papye. Li opoze ak depòtasyon Trump yo, separasyon fanmi, epi li kont ICE. Elijah pral retabli Statut Pwoteksyon Tanporè pou migran ayisyen yo pou yo ka rete Ozetazini. Elijah Manley sipòte kominote ayisyen an, e li pral lite pou anpeche depòtasyon yo.

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My name is Elijah Manley, and I am more than an educator and organizer — I'm a relentless fighter who knows what it means to struggle and overcome. Growing up in poverty and homelessness right here in Florida’s 20th Congressional District, I have experienced the challenges so many South Florida families face today. That’s why I am running for Congress.

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<h2>Manley for Congress Fellowship Program</h2>The Elijah Manley for Congress Fellowship Program offers young leaders, aspiring organizers, and future change-makers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a people-powered, progressive campaign. Fellows will contribute directly to critical campaign functions while developing leadership, professional, and political skills. This program is ideal for students, recent graduates, and anyone passionate about equity, justice, and grassroots democracy.<ul><li>Timeline: There is a fall, spring and summer cohort. Spring Cohort runs from January through May 2026. Summer Cohort runs from late May through August 2026. Fellows have the option to renew for the next semester's cohort.</li><li>Time Commitment: 10–12+ hours per week (flexible, includes evenings/weekends).</li><li>Location: Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person (virtual with optional in-person engagement in Florida's 20th Congressional District).</li><li>Eligibility: Open to students, recent grads, and community members age 14+ (Minor require parental permission).</li><li>Application Deadline: Spring Cohort: January 31, 2026 (rolling admissions).</li></ul>

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Non mwen se Elijah Manley, epi mwen plis pase yon edikatè ak yon òganizatè — mwen se yon konbatan san pran souf ki konnen sa sa vle di lite epi simonte. Lè m t ap grandi nan povrete ak sanzabri isit la menm nan 20yèm Distri Kongrèsyonèl Florid la, mwen te fè eksperyans defi anpil fanmi Sid Florid ap fè fas jodi a. Se poutèt sa m ap kandida pou Kongrè a.

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<h2>Fè konesans ak Elijah Manley, yon pitit gason Broward ki gen rasin byen fon nan kominote sa a.</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/60fea3f8-cd5a-476e-9d94-12217c4baa7f/d511c29e-c057-433f-81e4-48b29af3e4f0/d511c29e-c057-433f-81e4-48b29af3e4f0.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C95%2C470%2C385&amp;w=1500" alt="Photo of Elijah Manley and his sister Yakirah" caption="Elijah ak sè li Yakirah, anviwon 2003" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Elijah ak sè li Yakirah, anviwon 2003Natif natal e grandi nan kè kominote istorik Sistrunk Fort Lauderdale la, Elijah Manley konnen dirèkteman difikilte anpil fanmi nan Sid Florid ap fè fas jodi a. Leve pa yon manman selibatè ki travay di epi grandi nan povrete ekstrèm, Elijah te fè eksperyans dekowaje kay ki te dire, ensètitid manje, ak reyalite brital viv sou salè a salè. Li konnen kijan li ye pou ale lekòl grangou, pou viv san elektrisite, epi pou mande tèt li kote fanmi li ta pral dòmi nan mitan lannwit.Men malgre tout difikilte sa yo, Elijah refize kite sikonstans li yo defini li. Kòm adolesan li te kòmanse pwòp ti biznis jadinaj li, li tap sonnen sou pòt pou jwenn lajan pou ede manman li peye bòdwo, achte pwòp materyèl lekòl li, e menm peye tikè bis pou li ka ale nan bibliyotèk la — refij li pou aprann ak grandi. Lè li te gen sèlman nèf an, eleksyon istorik Barack Obama te enspire li, sa ki limen pasyon li pou sèvis piblik. Li te kòmanse ekri bay ofisyèl eli yo, pale nan reyinyon konsèy lekòl ak vil la, epi defann koz ki afekte kominote li. Nan Fort Lauderdale High School li enskri nan pwogram maye kriminoloji ak lalwa a, li rantre nan JROTC Navy a, epi li dedye tèt li pou sèvis kominotè, resevwa rekonesans pou santèn èdtan volontarya li yo.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/60fea3f8-cd5a-476e-9d94-12217c4baa7f/37756433-d2bd-465a-bb47-1abe87a2f5e8/37756433-d2bd-465a-bb47-1abe87a2f5e8.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=213%2C0%2C1033%2C1246&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="Elijah Manley nan seremoni diplòm lan" align="right" alignwidth="45" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Elijah Manley nan seremoni diplòm lanTirè ki te fèt nan Parkland la te boule kè Elijah e li pouse l aji; li te deside kouri pou Biwo Konsèy Lekòl Konte Broward la lè li te sèlman 19 an. Nan eleksyon ki te kouvri tout konte a, li te ranmase plis pase 43,000 vòt e li vin tounen yon vwa rekonèt nan mouvman March for Our Lives la. Detèminasyon li pa t rete la—pi ta li te kouri pou Chanm Leta Florid la, li te resevwa rekòmandasyon ak sipò kominote li nan yon kanpay ki te difisil.Elijah Manley se pa yon lòt politisyen k ap bay pwomès vid. Li se yon defansè pou pèp la paske li menm se pèp la. Li konnen sa l ye pou lite, e li konnen sa li pran pou leve soti nan difikilte yo. Eksperyans lavi li fè li pi fò kòm avoka pou lojman abòdab, pi bon salè, ak opòtinite ekonomik reyèl pou fanmi travayè yo. Sid Florid bezwen yon lidè ki vrèman konprann doulè yo epi ki pare pou goumen pou chanjman reyèl. Lidè sa a se Elijah Manley.

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<h2>Meet Elijah Manley, a son of Broward with deep roots in this community.</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/60fea3f8-cd5a-476e-9d94-12217c4baa7f/d511c29e-c057-433f-81e4-48b29af3e4f0/d511c29e-c057-433f-81e4-48b29af3e4f0.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C95%2C470%2C385&amp;w=1500" alt="Photo of Elijah Manley and his sister Yakirah" caption="Elijah and his sister Yakirah, circa 2003" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Elijah and his sister Yakirah, circa 2003Born and raised in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s historic Sistrunk community, Elijah Manley knows firsthand the struggles that too many families in South Florida still face today. Raised by a hardworking single mother and growing up in deep poverty, Elijah experienced chronic homelessness, food insecurity, and the harsh realities of living paycheck to paycheck. He understands what it’s like to go to school hungry, to live without electricity, and to wonder where his family would sleep at night.But despite these hardships, Elijah refused to let his circumstances define him. As a teenager, he started his own small landscaping business, knocking on doors to earn money to help his mother with bills, buy his own school supplies, and even afford bus passes to get to the library—his refuge for learning and growth. At just nine years old, he was inspired by Barack Obama’s historic election, igniting his passion for public service. He began writing to elected officials, speaking at school board and city council meetings, and advocating for issues affecting his community. At Fort Lauderdale High School, he enrolled in the criminal justice and law magnet program, joined the Navy JROTC, and dedicated himself to community service, earning recognition for his hundreds of volunteer hours.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/60fea3f8-cd5a-476e-9d94-12217c4baa7f/37756433-d2bd-465a-bb47-1abe87a2f5e8/37756433-d2bd-465a-bb47-1abe87a2f5e8.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=213%2C0%2C1033%2C1246&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="Elijah Manley at graduation" align="right" alignwidth="45" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Elijah Manley at graduationThe devastating Parkland shooting pushed Elijah to take action, leading him to run for the Broward County School Board at just 19 years old. In that countywide race, he earned over 43,000 votes and became a recognized voice in the March for Our Lives movement. His determination didn’t stop there—he later ran for the Florida State House, gaining endorsements and the backing of his community in a hard-fought race.Elijah Manley is not another politician who will offer empty promises. He is a champion for the people because he is the people. He knows what it’s like to struggle, and he knows what it takes to rise above it. His lived experience makes him the strongest advocate for affordable housing, better wages, and real economic opportunity for working families. South Florida needs a leader who truly understands their pain and is ready to fight for real change. That leader is Elijah Manley.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2025Elijah Manley for Congress Campaign Statement In Response to Suit from Rep. Cherfilus-McCormickFort Lauderdale, FL — The Elijah Manley for Congress campaign releases&nbsp;the following statement in response to Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's frivolous lawsuit:“The right to criticize our public officials is protected under the first amendment and is a corner stone of our democracy. This is what separates the United States from authoritarian regimes and precisely the kind of freedom Elijah Manley is running for congress to protect.We are confident this frivolous suit will be dismissed, much like Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick’s last attempt to sue a political rival for criticizing her actions. Speaking the truth is not illegal in America.Rep. Cherfilus-McCromick is attacking her political opponent to deflect attention from the serious corruption investigation against her. &nbsp;This is a classic Trump tactic that will not help her defend her seat, will not help the people of south Florida, nor will it help her avoid scrutiny. &nbsp;This is why Elijah Manley is running for Congress -- he is serious about helping people, and it appears the Congresswoman is only serious about helping herself.We will see Rep Cherfilus-McCormick in court. In the meantime, Elijah Manley will spend his time connecting with voters.”Media Contact: Haley <a href="mailto:Green￼press@elijahmanley.com">Green press@elijahmanley.com</a> 770-713-7657 <a href="http://elijahmanley.com">elijahmanley.com</a>###

The Elijah Manley for Congress campaign releases&nbsp;the following statement in response to Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's frivolous lawsuit:“The right to criticize our public officials is protected under the first amendment and is a corner stone of our democracy. This is what separates the United States from authoritarian regimes and precisely the kind of freedom Elijah Manley is running for congress to protect. We are confident this frivolous suit will be dismissed.."

Elijah Manley for Congress Campaign Statement In Response to Suit from Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick

The American healthcare system just doesn't work for regular people. Elijah believes that healthcare is a human right, and in Congress, he will fight for that. Here's how.<h5>Medicare for All</h5>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.<h5>Cancel Medical Debt</h5>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.<h5>Cap Prescription Drug CostS</h5>Elijah Manley supports limiting out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses for families to $2,000 a year. Elijah also supports imposing a federal cap on what big Pharma can charge for life-saving prescription drug costs, including insulin, blood thinners, and Alzheimer’s medicine.<h5>Expand Medicaid</h5>In Florida's 20th Congressional District, 17.1% of residents are uninsured, mostly because Florida has continuously refused to expand Medicaid. In District 20, 150,000 people are on Medicaid. Expanding Medicaid is vital to provide healthcare for low-income individuals. We don’t have universal healthcare, but until we get there, we need Governors to accept federal medicaid dollars. When they don’t, Elijah will support workaround legislation that forces them to.<h5>Importation of Cheaper Prescription Drugs</h5>If we can't break big Pharma's grip domestically, Elijah will support bipartisan federal legislation to allow for the safe importation of lower-cost prescription drugs from countries like Canada. You shouldn't pay 10x more for the same drug.<h5>More Hospitals, More Clinics</h5>District 20 needs more hospitals and more clinics, especially in our low-income and minority communities. Elijah renews his long-held call for federal and state investment in community health clinics, aiming for one healthcare facility in every zip code.<h5>Home Healthcare for Seniors</h5>Our seniors have spent their lives working hard for us, it's time for us to do the same for them. They deserve to live with dignity, not be neglected. Elijah will work to expand home care services and to raise wages and benefits for care workers. Manley will also support a major federal investment in home healthcare, allowing more people to get the education and training they need to get jobs in this field.<h5>Reproductive Healthcare</h5>Elijah Manley supports a woman’s right to make choices regarding her body and her reproductive care. In Congress, he will oppose a national abortion ban, vehemently oppose any attempt to limit reproductive rights, and work to Codify Roe. Elijah will also support legislation to combat black women’s maternal health crisis.<h5>Black Men’s Health</h5>In Congress, Elijah Manley will work to establish a National Black Men’s Health Initiative and a White House Office of Black Men's Health. The initiative will support a dedicated federal program to research and eliminate racial disparities in healthcare outcomes for black men, with a focus on chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and mental health.We need expanded mental health access, funding for culturally competent community-based clinics, more black males in mental health professions through scholarships, training, and more educational opportunities, and an end to the stigmatization of mental health through public education and PR campaigns.Furthermore, in Congress, Elijah Manley will support efforts to require cultural-competency training in the healthcare and medicine industries to root out racial biases. Through Elijah’s legislation, a federal entity will be created allowing patients to report incidents of medical racism and bias and empowering that federal agency to act.The issue of black men’s health isn’t just a healthcare issue, it’s an economic one as well. Additional economic opportunities, jobs, funding for entrepreneurship, innovation, and black men’s small business ideas will foster healthy minds and healthy bodies, too. The Democratic Party has continued to take black men’s health issues for granted. Black families deserve better.

The American healthcare system just doesn't work for regular people. Elijah believes that healthcare is a human right, and in Congress, he will fight for that. Here's how.

Healthcare

<a href="https://floridapolitics.com/archives/715281-elijah-manley-almost-certainly-challenging-sheila-cherfilus-mccormick-in-democratic-primary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Community organizer Elijah Manley, </a>is signaling plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in a Democratic Primary next year. If elected, the Fort Lauderdale native could be the youngest member of Congress.

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Elijah Manley ‘almost certainly’ challenging Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in Democratic Primary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 4th, 2025<h3>Elijah Manley Announces Historic Bid for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 20th District, challenging embattled Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick</h3> Fort Lauderdale, FL — Elijah Manley, a 26-year-old substitute teacher and community organizer, has launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 20th Congressional District. If elected, Manley would be the youngest member of Congress, bringing with him a powerful, firsthand understanding of overcoming childhood poverty and homelessness. He is committed to championing the people of Broward and Palm Beach counties, bringing a bold and unwavering voice that will push for meaningful change in Washington.“The people of this district deserve a member of Congress that is dedicated to their needs and understands their struggles,” said Manley. “From tackling the cost-of-living crisis to ending gun violence and ensuring healthcare for all, we need leadership focused on solutions—not scandals.”Manley’s candidacy comes at a critical moment, as incumbent Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces a House Ethics Committee investigation and a state lawsuit seeking to recover $5.7 million in overpayments to her family’s healthcare company. With a razor-thin margin in the Republican-controlled House and President Donald Trump’s return to power, Democrats cannot afford vulnerabilities in this key district.“We need a leader free from distractions and ethical baggage,” Manley continued. “Our democracy, our rights, and our futures are on the line.”Manley’s grassroots campaign will engage voters through town halls, community organizing, and a commitment to putting people over special interests.For more information, visit <a href="http://elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">elijahmanley.com</a> or follow the campaign on social media.Media Contact: Haley Green, <a href="mailto:Spokesperson￼770-713-7657￼press@elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Media Coordinator 770-713-7657 press@elijahmanley.com</a><img src="https://run.imgix.net/60fea3f8-cd5a-476e-9d94-12217c4baa7f/b27d47d6-fbd1-4bc2-9d55-f6df2e1bac58/b27d47d6-fbd1-4bc2-9d55-f6df2e1bac58.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1215%2C741&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

Fort Lauderdale, FL — Elijah Manley, a 26-year-old substitute teacher and community organizer, has launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 20th Congressional District.

Elijah Manley Announces Historic Bid for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 20th District

"We cannot allow the vacuum of power in Caracas to become a vacuum of order. I propose a transparent, U.N.-verified Reconstruction Trust Fund. Every dollar seized from corrupt officials should be locked in this escrow account, designated strictly for rebuilding power, water, hospitals and promoting free elections once democracy is achieved. This is Venezuelan wealth, and it must fund their future." -Elijah Manley

Elijah Manley writes in Sun Sentinel: Protect a future for the people of Venezuela (OP-ED)

Tim Miller and Cam Kasky are joined by congressional candidate Elijah Manley, who talks about his race in Florida, taking on corruption, and why Gen Z is ready to fight back.

Elijah Manley interview on The Bullwark podcast (FY Pod)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12th, 2026Manley responds after Judge tosses Cherfilus-McCormick’s frivolous lawsuitFORT LAUDERDALE, FL&nbsp;— Elijah Manley, Democrat for Congress in Florida’s 20th Congressional District released the following statement after Judge Daniel Casey tossed out Cherfilus-McCormick v. Manley due to failure to serve:"Cherfilus-McCormick failed to serve me this lawsuit for one simple reason: she knows what we all know to be true. She stole $5 million from FEMA, from her constituents and American taxpayers. Unlike Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, I can now focus on campaigning to earn voters' trust instead of court dates for breaking their trust."“Additionally, I will explore all available legal remedies, including a $1M countersuit for tortious interference, abuse of process, defamation of character, and malicious prosecution. You don’t get to exploit the legal system without consequences.”###

Elijah Manley, Democrat for Congress in Florida’s 20th Congressional District released the following statement after Judge Daniel Casey tossed out Cherfilus-McCormick v. Manley due to failure to serve.

Manley responds after Judge tosses Cherfilus-McCormick’s frivolous lawsuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 23, 2025<img src="https://run.imgix.net/60fea3f8-cd5a-476e-9d94-12217c4baa7f/00e9a139-4873-4ef2-b94d-33042febebc4/00e9a139-4873-4ef2-b94d-33042febebc4.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1600%2C935&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — <a href="https://a4al.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Alliance for American Leadership</a>, a political action committee fighting to strengthen U.S. global aid, endorsed Democratic congressional candidate Elijah Manley at its launch party in Palm Beach County over the weekend.The Alliance was founded by Palm Beach County resident Asher Moss following the destruction of the U.S. Agency for International Development. The organization says it now has more than 1,000 campaign volunteers nationwide, including a significant presence in South Florida.“We are the political force that will restore global aid.” Asher Moss, Executive Director of the Alliance said. “We believe America should be a humanitarian leader on the world stage. A force for good.”Speaking at the event, Manley emphasized the importance of global aid to both regional and global stability.“Foreign aid is important, and South Florida is the gateway to the rest of the world,” Manley said. “It matters for trade, for immigration and for our economy. What’s happening in Haiti and Venezuela shows why the United States must lead on the global stage, not just through military force, but by supporting people who are going through the struggle.”Over the past two decades, USAID has saved more than 90 million lives through famine relief, disease prevention, and other lifesaving interventions. Yet USAID accounted for just one cent of every three federal dollars, delivering extraordinary impact at a vanishingly small cost to taxpayers. This year, for the first time, China will deliver more foreign aid than the US - threatening to take America’s position as the world’s leading power. Manley believes the federal government should restore USAID and increase spending on aid programs to 2% of the federal budget.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/60fea3f8-cd5a-476e-9d94-12217c4baa7f/64ebb668-4f6b-4214-9987-b4b0fc3e0ad9/64ebb668-4f6b-4214-9987-b4b0fc3e0ad9.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1071%2C1428&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="32.5" variant="framed">Over 70 people attended the Florida Launch Party of the Alliance for American Leadership, where Elijah Manley was awarded the PAC’s endorsement.<h3></h3>READ STORY AT <a href="https://floridapolitics.com/archives/770859-alliance-4-american-leadership-pac-endorses-elijah-manley-for-cd-20/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FLORIDAPOLITICS.COM</a>

A new, bipartisan political action committee focused on strengthening U.S. global aid is throwing its support behind Democrat Elijah Manley’s bid for Florida’s 20th Congressional District.The <a href="https://a4al.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alliance 4 American Leadership</a>, founded by Palm Beach resident Asher Moss after the <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/07/01/g-s1-75222/usaid-trump-humanitarian-rubio-musk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dissolution</a> of the U.S. Agency for International Development (<a href="https://www.usaid.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">USAID</a>), endorsed Manley at its launch party in the county over the weekend.

New Youth-Driven PAC Supporting Global Aid Endorses Elijah Manley for Congress

Florida's housing crisis presents affordability challenges, especially in low-income communities. As a board member of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association, Elijah has worked with municipal leaders and developers to encourage smart growth while maintaining community quality of life. In Congress, Elijah plans to secure funding for sustainable, inclusive housing solutions because housing is a human right.<h5>Rents that make sense</h5>Landlords are raising rents without any accountability. Elijah Manley will work with federal, state, and local stakeholders to reevaluate and establish the reasonable annual cap on rent increases so that working people aren’t being squeezed.<h5>Invest in Public Housing</h5>Our country has not made major investments in public housing since Reagan took office. Under Elijah’s plan:<ul><li>We will increase investment for rebuilding and maintenance of existing public housing.</li><li>Invest $20 billion in public housing projects to support municipal and state affordable housing efforts.</li><li>Prioritize workforce housing for public sector and private frontline workers.</li></ul><h5>A Home to call yours</h5>No one should be forced to live on the street because of their circumstances. Everyone deserves dignity and a chance to reach their American dream. In Congress, Elijah will:<ul><li>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.</li><li>$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.</li><li>Guarantee a public defender for eviction cases, because no one should be forced to navigate the judicial system on their own.</li></ul><h5>PROPERTY INSURANCE CRISIS</h5>Property Insurance is out of control in Florida because our politicians are beholden to the property insurance companies. We need more regulation on property insurance companies, and prosecution of insurance executives for stealing from consumers.

The rent's just too high. Florida's housing crisis presents affordability challenges, especially in low-income communities. We need housing first policies so that District 20 families can afford to live here.

Housing

"Progressive activist Elijah Manley announced he raised more than $275,000 to challenge U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in a Democratic Primary.The fundraising haul comes as Cherfilus-McCormick faces an <a href="https://floridapolitics.com/archives/681389-house-ethics-committee-expands-investigation-of-sheila-cherfilus-mccormick/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">expanded investigation</a> by the&nbsp;House Ethics Committee."

Florida Politics: Elijah Manley raises $275,000

<h5>Data Privacy &amp; Consumer Protections</h5>Elijah will sponsor a national digital privacy law to stop companies from harvesting and selling your information without your consent. Stronger enforcement against tracking and hidden surveillance is necessary to protect your privacy.<h5>Artificial Intelligence</h5>AI should work for people, not the other way around. Elijah will support legislation that protects workers from displacement, while allowing for further research and innovation. As AI expands, we must work with stakeholders to ensure it benefits the economy.<h5>DIGITAL ECONOMY &amp; INNOVATION</h5>The global economy is being reshaped by emerging technologies such as blockchain and digital assets. Elijah supports clear, smart regulations that protect consumers while encouraging the innovation that keeps America competitive in the 21st century.Individuals must have the freedom to explore new financial tools, while government builds the guardrails — not stifle progress and innovation. In Congress, Elijah will fight so that America leads the digital economy with innovation. With the right approach, we can and we will create a fair, open, and modern financial system that works for everyone.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 support 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.Elijah Manley opposes a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on privacy grounds. He believes that this is both a pro-innovation and a civil liberties issue. Elijah also supports “Project Open” proposal to the SEC: a pilot program for issuing equity securities on public blockchains.

Data & Artificial Intelligence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEElijah Manley for Congress Welcomes Haley Green as New Communications DirectorElijah Manley, Democrat for Congress in Florida’s 20th district, is excited to announce Haley Green as his campaign’s new Communications Director, succeeding Oliver Larkin.A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Haley brings both deep community ties and a strong professional background in public advocacy and plaintiffs’ rights. She has worked alongside attorneys on national mass tort cases that took on pharmaceutical companies for harming patients and held institutions accountable for concealing abuse. Her work helped bring public attention to high-stakes litigation and amplify the voices of survivors and impacted communities.“Elijah’s campaign stands for everything I’ve fought for—truth, accountability, and real change,” said Green. “I’ve spent years helping legal teams turn complex cases into clear, urgent stories that spark public action. Now, I’m proud to help tell Elijah’s story and connect with voters across the district. He represents a new generation of leadership that’s smart, fearless, and grounded in the values that matter to everyday people.”Media Contact:Haley Green<a href="mailto:press@elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">press@elijahmanley.com</a>770-713-7657###

Elijah Manley for Congress announces Haley Green as his campaign’s new Communications Director, succeeding Oliver Larkin.A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Haley brings both deep community ties and a strong professional background in public advocacy and plaintiffs’ rights.

Elijah Manley for Congress Welcomes Haley Green as New Communications Director

<h5>Expand Union Rights</h5>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.<h5>End Gig WORKER Exploitation</h5>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.<h5>Workplace Protections</h5>All workers deserve to be safe on the job. Elijah will support the enforcement of tougher labor standards, prosecution of wage theft, the empowerment of federal agencies to combat workplace harassment, and protection for whistleblowers.<h5>Fully Fund OSHA</h5>A stronger OSHA means a safer workplace. In Congress, Elijah will introduce legislation to fully fund OSHA and expand their capacity to inspect more workplaces, hold bad employers accountable, educate workers and employers, and strengthen their alliances. Elijah's legislation will strengthen and increase penalties &amp; fines, and create a Workplace Safety Prosecutor within the U.S. Department of Labor.

Workers' Rights

<h5>Invest in Public Defenders</h5>“You have a right to an attorney, and if you can’t afford one, one will be appointed to you by the court of law.” That’s your right. However, public defender are overworked, underpaid, and their office are underfunded. While local and state governments have jurisdiction, the federal government can play a role in changing this. We need to<ul><li>Attract more public defenders through higher salaries and benefits</li><li>Allow public defenders to represent individuals in civil cases, such as eviction cases</li><li>Provide more funding and federal grants for public defender's offices</li></ul><h5>More Funding for Courts</h5>Our courts have full dockets. We don’t have enough judges, and their caseloads are full. On the federal level, we need more federal magistrates. More federal funding for the U.S. District Courts can achieve this.<h5>Decriminalize Marijuana</h5>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.<h5>Bail Reform</h5>Too many people are sitting in our jails simply because they can’t pay their way out. It’s costing taxpayers a killing. Non-violent offenders and those who don’t pose a threat to the public should not be sitting in jail. For violent offenders who pose a threat to the public, their bail should be denied.

Criminal Justice

<h5>LGBTQ+ RIGHTS</h5>As an openly gay man, Elijah Manley is committed to defending the civil rights of all people, including the LGBTQ+ community. Elijah will oppose all federal legislation that targets the transgender community’s ability to live and exist in freedom. He will oppose all anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, including legislation that targets LGBTQ+ healthcare, HIV prevention and treatment, and the right to marry. Elijah believes strongly that gender-affirming care is a right.<h5>RACIAL JUSTICE</h5>For centuries, African-Americans, especially in the South, have had to live in a system of racial apartheid. The Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act addressed some of those challenges, but there is still much more work to do. Combatting racism in the criminal justice system, education system, workplace, economy, and government requires diligent work. This constant attack on DEI by Republicans is an attempt to take us back decades, to a dark chapter in America’s history. Elijah Manley makes the following promises to:<ul><li>Advocate for an end to racist and discriminatory hiring practices</li><li>Support the federal passage of the CROWN ACT</li><li>Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion because it isn’t a bad thing</li><li>Invest in District 20’s black businesses, including the small businesses that power our district</li><li>Take on discrimination in law enforcement and police</li><li>Advocate for an end to blanket Qualified Immunity</li><li>Create economic opportunity for District 20’s at-risk youth by fostering mentorship, job creation, and educational opportunity</li></ul><h5>IMMIGRATION</h5>Elijah Manley supports a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. He opposes the cruel Trump deportation policies that have resulted in family separation and the kidnapping of immigrants by masked ICE agents. Elijah demands the immediate and full reinstatement of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants and Venezuelans. District 20’s immigrant population should know that Elijah Manley has their back.

Civil Rights

South Florida’s infrastructure is falling apart because of decades of neglect, poor local decisions, and a failure to act. To bring our infrastructure into the 21st century, we must do the following.<h5>Fix our Underground Infrastructure</h5>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.<h5>Power to the People</h5>The people need power, literally.<ul><li>Advocate for lower utility bills. Elijah opposes the FPL rate hikes. We must also make it easier and cheaper for people to choose green energy alternatives, such as solar energy.</li><li>Work to fund the modernization of our power grid by moving Powerlines from above ground to underground cables.</li><li>Water bills are too high. Water is a necessity for life. Elijah opposes “shutoffs” as a result of nonpayment.</li></ul><h5>Public Transit</h5>Public transit in South Florida is embarrassingly bad. As the only candidate to take public transportation daily, Elijah supports more funding to increase the number of public buses in operation, increase bus routes, create a cross-county monorail system in Borward County, and support alternative modes of transportation like trolleys. Elijah will seek more funding for para-transit options for seniors and residents with disabilities.Every community is different, which is why Elijah also supports micro-transit options and will support these options by seeking federal funding to ensure their operation and expansion. Elijah also believes that public transportation should be free at the point of service. We already pay for these services through our tax dollars.

South Florida’s infrastructure is falling apart because of decades of neglect, poor local decisions, and a failure to act. To bring our infrastructure into the 21st century, we must think big.

Infrastructure, Energy, & Transit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 7, 2025 Fort Lauderdale, FL — Progressive teacher and activist Elijah Manley’s grassroots campaign for Congress announced today that since his launch on February 4, Manley’s candidacy has ignited a nationwide movement—raising over $275,000 from an incredible 11,000+ donors across all 50 states and D.C. “South Florida’s working families are getting squeezed more every day. Our campaign is showing we have the momentum to fight for and win a better future,” said Manley. “While my opponent defends her political career amidst a state lawsuit and a congressional ethics investigation, we are building a grassroots movement across Broward and Palm Beach to elect the working class champion South Floridians deserve.” Manley is running to unseat embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who is the subject of an ongoing congressional House Ethics Committee investigation for campaign finance violations. Her family-owned company faces a state lawsuit for $5.8 million in missing taxpayer funds in a scandal that has clouded her entire time in Congress. A lifelong advocate for South Florida, Manley has advocated for voting rights, public education, a $15 living wage, LGBTQ+ equality, and economic justice. Manley is a teacher, activist, and board member of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association. “The incumbent’s political and legal scandals have robbed District 20 voters of our voice in Congress for years. It’s time to end the national embarrassment of a corrupt healthcare CEO representing this seat in Congress. I’m not afraid of standing up to entrenched power,” said Manley, “and that’s exactly what District 20 will need to make real change in Washington.”For more information, visit <a href="http://elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">elijahmanley.com</a> or follow the campaign on social media.Media Contact: Oliver <a href="mailto:Larkin￼press@elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Larkin press@elijahmanley.com</a><a href="mailto:press@elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> </a>954-540-6286 <a href="http://www.elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.elijahmanley.com</a>###

"Progressive teacher and activist Elijah Manley’s grassroots campaign for Congress announced today that since his launch on February 4, Manley’s candidacy has ignited a nationwide movement—raising over $275,000 from an incredible 11,000+ donors across all 50 states and D.C."

Elijah Manley’s Democratic Campaign for Florida’s 20th Congressional District Announces $275k Raised

Our education system is broken, underfunded, and inadequate. Here’s how we rebuild it.<h5>Fund Public Schools</h5>Our public schools need more money, and in Congress, Elijah Manley will fight for further investments. <ul><li>More funding to hire additional teachers. </li><li>Elijah opposes the diversion of public dollars to private entities.</li><li>Elijah supports holding public school districts accountable for how they spend your tax dollars and addressing administrative bloat.</li></ul><h5>Invest in Teachers</h5>Our teachers are paid starvation salaries. Elijah Manley supports increasing the starting salary for teachers and support staff, including paraprofessionals, and increasing pay and benefits for substitute teachers.<h5>Universal Pre-K and Childcare</h5>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<h5>Tuition-Free Public College</h5>You have a right to get a higher education, that’s why Elijah supports tuition-free public college. In Congress, he will fight to pass free college and will fight to protect existing programs such as the Federal Pell Grant, which allows working-class kids to go to college.<h5>Cancel Student Debt</h5>Too many District 20 families have gone into debt for the crime of having gone to college. Going to college shouldn’t lead to bankruptcy. That’s why Elijah Manley supports the cancellation of all student loan debt. <h5>Apprenticeship Programs &amp; Workforce Training</h5>College isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay. We must support apprenticeship and workforce training programs that provide the skills and preparation students need to enter the workforce. Elijah Manley will advocate for funding that makes this happen at the local and state levels.

Our education system is broken, underfunded, and inadequate. Here’s how we rebuild it.

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s campaign has almost no money in its coffers after it raised a miniscule amount during the first three months of the year. The incumbent was vastly outraised by a little-known Democratic primary challenger, Elijah Manley.

"Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s campaign has almost no money in its coffers after it raised a miniscule amount during the first three months of the year. The incumbent was vastly outraised by a little-known Democratic primary challenger, Elijah Manley."

Sun Sentinel: Manley outpaces Cherfilus-McCormick

Free school lunches for everyone are officially a thing of the past in Broward County Public Schools. Pandemic funding from the federal government has run out, so now parents must apply for free or reduced-price lunches, which is the pre-pandemic policy.&nbsp;“We really shouldn’t means-test hunger,” said Elijah Manley, a Fort Lauderdale resident who spoke out at Tuesday's board meeting.&nbsp;

Broward School Board votes to help fund lunch for needy kids

Elijah Manley has opened a narrow lead in the Democratic Primary for Florida’s 20th Congressional District as legal troubles weigh heavily on the incumbent.New polling of likely Primary voters shows Manley edging Democratic U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in multiple ballot scenarios, with a large majority of respondents saying the Congresswoman should resign following a <a href="https://floridapolitics.com/archives/766518-federal-prosecutors-indict-sheila-cherfilus-mccormick-for-directing-5m-in-covid-funds-to-campaign-account/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">federal indictment</a>.

Poll: Elijah Manley leads CD 20 Primary as most voters want Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to resign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2025Elijah Manley for Congress Campaign Statement on the Indictment of Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickFORT LAUDERDALE, FL — A federal grand jury in Miami has indicted Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick for stealing more than $5 million in FEMA disaster relief funds, laundering the proceeds, and also using that money to support her 2021 congressional campaign.Elijah Manley, candidate for Congress in Florida’s 20th District, shared his thoughts shortly after the news broke.“Today’s indictment is a sad moment for the people of Florida’s 20th Congressional District. I am disappointed in the Congresswoman for abusing the power she was given and instead used it to enrich herself and her family. The people of FL-20 are ready to move past this era of fraud, corruption, and distractions.”&nbsp;Federal prosecutors say the case centers on an inflated repayment claim filed through a family-owned health care company. Investigators have explained that millions were then routed through several accounts and used in part to support past campaign spending.Elijah noted that the people of this district have been asking for real transparency and stability for a long time."We have families in this district working two and three jobs, trying to make rent, trying to take care of their kids. They cannot afford to be represented by someone facing serious federal charges. They deserve accountability and someone who shows up for them every single day."Elijah Manley is available for interviews and welcomes questions from the press.###

Elijah Manley for Congress Campaign Statement on the Indictment of Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick“Today’s indictment is a sad moment for the people of Florida’s 20th Congressional District. I am disappointed in the Congresswoman for abusing the power she was given and instead used it to enrich herself and her family. The people of FL-20 are ready to move past this era of fraud, corruption, and distractions.”&nbsp;

Statement on the Indictment of Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

In a sit down interview, Jackie Nespral speaks to Elijah Manley who is running for Congress and hoping to unseat the incumbent.

NBC6 Impact: Elijah Manley sit down with Jackie Nespral

Join Elijah Manley, Democrat for Congress for a FL-20 centered virtual town hall. Growing up in Fort Lauderdale's Sistrunk community, Elijah learned that the best ideas come from listening to people who know their neighborhoods better than any politician ever could.

Virtual Town Hall (FL-20)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 21, 2025 Elijah Manley releases statement on governor Ronald DeSantis’ sad and pathetic attacks on Florida’s 20th Congressional District Fort Lauderdale, FL — Elijah Manley, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 20th congressional district, released the following statement in response to Governor DeSantis’ sad and pathetic comments last night on redistricting and FL-20’s composition: “Governor DeSantis made it clear last night that he wants to erase the voices of Black voters, immigrants, and working people in South Florida. By openly advocating for the Supreme Court to overturn the Voting Rights Act so that he can target District 20 for redistricting, he is telling us exactly what his agenda is: a New Jim Crow era in Florida. Any dismantling of our representation is an attack not only on our district but on the principle of equal representation itself. It will be met with swift legal response, the likes of which has never been seen before.” For more information, visit <a href="http://elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elijahmanley.com</a> or follow the campaign on social media: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and YouTube. Media Contact:Haley Green<a href="mailto:press@elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">press@elijahmanley.com</a>770-713-7657<a href="http://elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elijahmanley.com</a> ###

Elijah Manley, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 20th congressional district, released the following statement in response to Governor DeSantis’ sad and pathetic comments last night on redistricting and FL-20’s composition:“Governor DeSantis made it clear last night that he wants to erase the voices of Black voters, immigrants, and working people in South Florida. He is telling us exactly what his agenda is: a New Jim Crow era in Florida."

Elijah Manley releases statement on governor DeSantis’ sad and pathetic attacks on FL-20's map

Our democracy is under attack by fascists who are attacking our right to vote, ignoring courts, gerrymandering our districts, and taking our rights away. We need our Democratic Party to fight back. The status quo do-nothing era of the Democratic Party must come to an end.<h5>Power to the Polls</h5>Republicans are trying to take away your right to vote through voter suppression tactics. We must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, make Election Day a national holiday, pass same-day voter registration, and protect the right to vote by mail.<h5>Ban Dark Money</h5>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.<h5>End Gerrymandering</h5>The people in power shouldn’t be choosing their voters. We need to end partisan gerrymandering and draw districts through non-partisan commissions.<h5>Stop Fascism</h5>Donald Trump and J.D. Vance have turned our government into an oligarch’s playground. The Billionaires like Elon Musk write the rules, and you pay the price. Through D.O.G.E., they are dismantling our government piece-by-piece and tearing through our democracy in violation of federal law and the Constitution. They are ignoring the courts. They are kidnapping citizens and non-citizens in broad daylight. They are testing the strength of our constitution.Congress must reclaim its authority. In Congress, Elijah Manley will introduce articles of impeachment against Trump and officials in his administration for violation of their oath of office, and will provide extreme oversight over this administration. To stop fascism, it will come down to all of us to do our part: vote, hold our members of Congress accountable, and stand by our community. In Congress, Elijah Manley will oppose all anti-Democratic and illegal decrees of the Trump administration.

Our democracy is under attack by fascists who are attacking our right to vote, ignoring courts, gerrymandering our districts, and taking our rights away. We need our Democratic Party to fight back. The status quo do-nothing era of the Democratic Party must come to an end.

Democracy

OutSFL is proud to present the 2025 South Florida Out &amp; Proud List, honoring a bold, brilliant, and inspiring group of change-makers. "Just 26 years of age, Elijah Manley has accomplished much as a political activist. Born in Fort Lauderdale’s Sistrunk Community, Manley has been involved with community groups since his teens and has run for the Broward County School Board and the Florida State Legislature."

Elijah Manley is honored in Out South Florida Magazine's 2025 Out &amp; Proud 50 List

The Climate Crisis is REAL, and in South Florida, we are ground zero for sea-level rise. While most politicians shy away from this topic, Elijah Manley will champion climate action because our quality of life and way of living are at risk. The cost of doing nothing is far greater than taking bold climate action now. Scientists have been ringing the alarm bell for years, warning us to get our act together, but politicians in both parties have failed to see the urgency of this issue.The damning IPCC report from August 2021 was described as a “code red for humanity.” In 2022, they released another frightening report telling us that we are almost too late to act. If we don’t get our act together, we will see catastrophic sea-level rise, extreme heat, extreme drought, more weather disturbances, more intense and destructive hurricanes, and a lack of clean water, which will cause more global conflict and threaten our national security in the process. Elijah Manley supports:<h5>A Ban on Fracking</h5>We must ban hydraulic fracturing (a.k.a fracking) and all forms of offshore oil drilling.<h5>A 100% carbon-free economy</h5>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.<h5>Clean Air, Clean Water</h5>Saltwater intrusion as a result of sea level rise threatens our safe, clean drinking water supply. The Biscayne Aquifer is the clean drinking water supply for more than 6 million people in South Florida. Furthermore, wildfires in the Everglades and across Florida threaten our air quality. In Congress, Elijah will:<ul><li>Seek funding to harden our infrastructure against hurricanes, flooding, and other natural disasters</li><li>Advocate for funding for Everglades restoration</li><li>Advocate for funding for stormwater and canal management</li><li>Work with federal agencies and stakeholders strengthen environmental regulations</li><li>Increase funding for federal agencies focused on water management and environmental protection</li></ul><h5>Heat &amp; Climate Resilience</h5>In Congress, Elijah Manley will urge the federal government to establish and invest in a National Climate Health Corps to prepare hospitals, clinics, schools, and other essential entities for extreme heat, wildfires, hurricanes, and other climate events. Furthermore, Elijah will advocate for a requirement that all infrastructure projects have climate resilience planning measures included in them.<h5>Protect our Everglades</h5>The vast majority of District 20 is the Florida Everglades. Elijah Manley seeks a ban on oil drilling in the Everglades and will work with tribal leaders and stakeholders to advocate for a ban on drilling in the Big Cypress National Preserve. Here are Elijah’s promises:<ul><li>Work with stakeholders to lessen phosphorus and nitrogen runoff from industrial agriculture</li><li>Negotiate expanded buffer zones between sugarcane fields and wetlands.</li><li>To secure full funding from the state and federal levels for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).</li><li>Support the restoration of wetlands and water flow; support the rehydration of natural marshes.</li><li>Advocate against major highway expansion into the Everglades</li><li>Partner with the Miccosukee and Seminole Tribes to promote Everglades restoration, and oppose detention facilities in the Everglades.</li><li>Crackdown on illegal wildlife habitat destruction</li></ul>

The Climate Crisis is real, and in South Florida, we are ground zero for sea-level rise. We need bold climate action now.

The Environment

In Congress, Elijah Manley will aim to build an economy that works for everyone in Florida’s 20th Congressional District. From good union jobs to higher wages, District 20 yearns for an economy where workers have rights, working families can thrive, and the wealthy pay their fair share.<h5>Jobs for All</h5>In Congress, Elijah Manley will introduce and fight for a Federal Jobs Guarantee, because everyone who wants to work should be able to do so. Under Elijah's plan, we will:<ul><li>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.</li><li>Create a Community Works Program modeled after the New Deal Era Works Progress Administration, creating jobs in District 20. These jobs will handle climate resilience, national, state, and local parks improvement, replacing aging underground infrastructure such as pipes and sewage systems, universal public childcare programs in every school district, home healthcare, and local art programs.</li><li>Through federal investment, hire tens of thousands more teachers and support staff for our public schools.</li></ul><h5>Protect Social Security</h5>In Congress, Elijah Manley will oppose all radical right-wing attempts to dismantle, cut, or defund Social Security. Elijah wants to expand social security benefits, especially for seniors. You’ve worked hard your entire life, you deserve to retire with much more.<h5>$20 Minimum Wage</h5>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.<h5>A Fair Tax System</h5>Working people shouldn't be paying more in taxes than billionaires. That just doesn’t make sense. Under Elijah's tax plan, we'll cancel taxes for working families making under $50,000 a year. To make it up, we'll make the ultra-wealthy and big corporations pay what they owe.<h5>Built Fair, Built Here</h5>Elijah Manley supports investing in American manufacturing — our vehicles, our green energy power grid, and infrastructure—right here at home, with union labor and stronger worker protections.<h5>Work With Dignity</h5>In Congress, Elijah Manley will always side with workers. He'll support the right to organize, expand collective bargaining rights, and support an end to gig worker exploitation.<h5>Take on Corporate Thievery</h5>The American economy has been looted by corporate crooks and thieves through fraud, tax evasion, and price-gouging, and the American consumer has paid the price. In Congress, Elijah will fight back by empowering the SEC and advocating for stronger prosecutors.

In Congress, Elijah Manley will aim to build an economy that works for everyone in Florida’s 20th Congressional District. From good union jobs to higher wages, District 20 yearns for an economy where workers have rights, working families can thrive, and the wealthy pay their fair share.

The Economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 19, 2025<h3>Elijah Manley releases biographical “The Arc of Hope” campaign video on 26-year-old substitute teacher’s working class background and activist history </h3>Fort Lauderdale, FL — Elijah Manley, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 20th congressional district, released the video “The Arc of Hope” narrating his experience with homelessness and poverty, and his present work as a substitute teacher, organizer, and candidate for Congress. Manley is running on a campaign platform that rejects all corporate PAC donations while advocating for Medicare for All, a Federal Jobs Guarantee, a $20 an hour minimum wage, universal pre-k and childcare, tuition free public college, and a 100% carbon free economy. “Poverty is not a crime — it’s a policy decision,” said Manley in an accompanying statement. “While our leaders in Washington lack the strategy to take on Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s corruption, Republicans are robbing Medicaid blind, shutting down Social Security offices, and laying off federal workers. Instead of fighting back, my opponent is busy facing an ethics investigation and making shady out-of-court settlements for $5.8 million in missing taxpayer funds. District 20 is ready to move on and elect a leader ready to fight for all of us.” Manley has been a lifelong activist and Democratic Party organizer, including as lead plaintiff of a successful lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for delaying special legislative elections in majority Black South Florida districts. Manley has volunteered with the Broward School Board Facilities Task Force and Human Relations Committee, the Broward Democratic Party Environmental Caucus, Progressive Caucus, Black Caucus, and Dolphin Democrats, the National Youth Rights Association, the Black Lives Matter Alliance of Broward County, the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association, ACLU of FL, and the Fight for $15. Manley is endorsed by the College Democrats of America and Path to Progress.For more information, visit <a href="http://elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elijahmanley.com</a> or follow the campaign on social media.Media Contact: Oliver <a href="mailto:Larkin￼press@elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Larkin press@elijahmanley.com</a><a href="mailto:press@elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a>954-540-6286 ###

Elijah Manley, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 20th congressional district, released the video “The Arc of Hope” narrating his experience with homelessness and poverty, and his present work as a substitute teacher, organizer, and candidate for Congress.

Elijah Manley releases biographical “The Arc of Hope” campaign video

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 29, 2025 Fort Lauderdale, FL — Elijah Manley, Democrat for Congress in Florida’s 20th district, released the following statement on the House Ethics Committee’s official report on incumbent U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick actions, detailing allegations with probable cause in violation of House rules, standards of conduct, and federal law: “The people of Florida are sick and tired of political corruption, ethical scandals, and the legal maneuvers the wealthy and powerful use to escape accountability. The House Ethics Committee’s report details my opponent’s severe legal exposure — and her inability to serve the people of Florida’s 20th district with honesty and transparency,” Manley said. “The report details a laundry list of criminal allegations after my opponent just settled a $5.6 million state lawsuit that will allow her to pay back millions of dollars her company owes the people of Florida through 2040. Our campaign is building a movement to bring accountability to the ballot box and send a real working class champion to Washington in Elijah Manley.” Manley shocked political observers by outraising the incumbent by eighteen times in the Q1 FEC fundraising report in under two months, as Cherfilus-McCormick reported less than $4,000 cash on hand and millions of dollars in outstanding debts.For more information, visit <a href="http://elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">elijahmanley.com</a> or follow the campaign on social media.Media Contact: Oliver <a href="mailto:Larkin￼press@elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Larkin press@elijahmanley.com</a><a href="mailto:press@elijahmanley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a>954-540-6286 ###

Elijah Manley, Democrat for Congress in Florida’s 20th district, released the following statement on the House Ethics Committee’s official report on incumbent U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick actions, detailing allegations with probable cause in violation of House rules, standards of conduct, and federal law:

Manley Calls for Change as House Ethics Committee Report Details Embattled Democratic Incumbent

<h5>Stand with Ukraine</h5>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 &amp; 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.<h5>Support for NATO</h5>NATO is a vital force for peace, democracy, and global stability. In Congress, Elijah will strengthen U.S. partnerships with our allies to deter Russian aggression, uphold international law, and fight authoritarianism.<h5>Stand with Taiwan</h5>Taiwan's right to self-determination and democracy is an American priority. In Congress, Elijah will work to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations, deter aggression from China, promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, and aggressively fight Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.<h5>Israel-Palestine</h5>Elijah Manley believes in the right to peace, dignity, and safety for both Israelis and Palestinians, including Israel and Palestinian right to self determination and the right to exist. He calls for the continuation of the ceasefire, the release of ALL hostages immediately, and an end to the violence that has devastated Gaza and endangered civilians in both Israel and Palestine. The U.S. must lead with diplomacy, and provide humanitarian aid for Gaza.Elijah condemns Hamas terrorists for the brutal and unacceptable October 7th, 2023, terror attack that claimed the lives of 1,300 Israeli civilians and the kidnapping of hundreds more. He also condemns the far-right Netanyahu government for its bombardment of Gaza, illegal settlement expansion in the West Bank, and blockade of humanitarian aid.In Congress, Elijah will be an advocate for a just and lasting peace rooted in the value of human rights, an end to violence and suffering, and security for both peoples.<h5>Iran</h5>Elijah supports rejoining and expanding the Iran Nuclear Deal. He also believes in targeted sanctions on the Ayatollah's despotic regime without harming civilians. Empowering the Iranian people to fight the Ayatollah's authoritarianism will continue to be a key policy focus of Elijah. Preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is a key U.S. objective—but it must be done through strong diplomacy, and smart negotiations, not unilateral military action.<h5>Restore American Leadership Through Humanitarian Aid</h5>Humanitarian and development aid are essential to America’s global leadership and to South Florida’s role as a gateway to the world. The United States should help our neighbors like Haiti and Jamaica when natural disasters strike. For more than a century, our strategic investments in food, medicine, education, and economic growth have saved lives and reduced the pressures that drive migration. In Congress, Elijah will work to expand foreign aid to two percent of the federal budget and restore American leadership on the world stage.INTERNATIONAL TRADEElijah Manley supports free and fair trade. The United States plays an important role in fostering free trade on the International stage, while promote Democratic values abroad. Chinese competition has threatened both U.S. national security, and global stability. Elijah Manley will oppose Trump's illegal tariffs.

Foreign Policy

(<a href="https://www.newsnationnow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NewsNation</a>) —&nbsp; Young Democratic hopefuls are pushing back against President Donald Trump — and challenging figures within their own party.Among them is Elijah Manley, a 26-year-old congressional candidate in Florida’s District 20. Manley is taking on incumbent Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in one of the state’s bluest districts. He tells “NewsNation Live” he’s running because he’s deeply concerned about the country’s current direction and believes it’s time for new leadership.

NPR: Young Democrats aiming to topple incumbents