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U.S. House District 23
2026 Florida U.S. House District 23 — Republican Primary · August 18, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026More than two decades ago, Paola's family fled Venezuela as socialism dismantled the country they loved. Her father, a pastor, taught her that faith and hard work can rebuild anything - and in America, they did.
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August 18, 2026
Republican Party
Representative in Congress
District 23
Deborah Adeimy
Paola Branda
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935 Briarwood Drive · Haverhill, FL 33415
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935 Briarwood Drive
Haverhill, FL 33415
Phone: (561)806-4203
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FEC committee ID: C00945212
FEC committee name: PAOLA BRANDA FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://drpaolabrandaforcongress.com/
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More than two decades ago, Paola's family fled Venezuela as socialism dismantled the country they loved. Her father, a pastor, taught her that faith and hard work can rebuild anything - and in America, they did.
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More than two decades ago, Paola's family fled Venezuela as socialism dismantled the country they loved. Her father, a pastor, taught her that faith and hard work can rebuild anything - and in America, they did.
Paola is a mother of two, earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, has served as an educator for more than 15 years, and became a World Languages Department Head. She has also led operations in business, founded Crescendo Step to offer volunteer educational services, and led international humanitarian aid work for families affected by Venezuela's crisis.
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Paola is a mother of two, earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, has served as an educator for more than 15 years, and became a World Languages Department Head. She has also led operations in business, founded Crescendo Step to offer volunteer educational services, and led international humanitarian aid work for families affected by Venezuela's crisis.
Safe schools, parental rights, and classrooms focused on excellence - from a career educator who's lived it.
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Safe schools, parental rights, and classrooms focused on excellence - from a career educator who's lived it.
Before she was a candidate, Dr. Paola Branda was a legal immigrant from Venezuela, a wife, a mother of two, an educator with more than 15 years of experience, a World Languages Department Head, a business operations leader, a humanitarian aid leader, founder of Crescendo Step, and a proud American citizen. Her story starts with faith, family, work, service, gratitude for America, and a deep understanding that freedom must be defended.
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Before she was a candidate, Dr. Paola Branda was a legal immigrant from Venezuela, a wife, a mother of two, an educator with more than 15 years of experience, a World Languages Department Head, a business operations leader, a humanitarian aid leader, founder of Crescendo Step, and a proud American citizen. Her story starts with faith, family, work, service, gratitude for America, and a deep understanding that freedom must be defended.
Educator and World Languages Department Head
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Educator and World Languages Department Head
Educator - Mother of Two - Fighter
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Educator - Mother of Two - Fighter
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America First. Freedom Always. Dr. Paola Branda is a mother of two, Ed.D., 15+ year educator, business leader, humanitarian aid leader, and legal immigrant who knows the price of freedom. In Congress, she'll champion President Trump's America First agenda and ensure Florida's 23rd District isn't left behind.
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America First. Freedom Always. Dr. Paola Branda is a mother of two, Ed.D., 15+ year educator, business leader, humanitarian aid leader, and legal immigrant who knows the price of freedom. In Congress, she'll champion President Trump's America First agenda and ensure Florida's 23rd District isn't left behind.
Paola is running to defend freedom, faith, family, and the values that make a free nation possible.
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Paola is running to defend freedom, faith, family, and the values that make a free nation possible.
Seven commitments. No fine print. This is what Paola will fight for in Washington: lower costs, secure borders, strong schools, senior security, religious liberty, clean water, and accountable government.
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Seven commitments. No fine print. This is what Paola will fight for in Washington: lower costs, secure borders, strong schools, senior security, religious liberty, clean water, and accountable government.
Lower the cost of living, make housing attainable, and put money back in working families' pockets.
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Lower the cost of living, make housing attainable, and put money back in working families' pockets.
Secure borders, full support for law enforcement, and a legal immigration system that actually works.
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Secure borders, full support for law enforcement, and a legal immigration system that actually works.
Protect Social Security and Medicare, lower prescription drug costs, defend healthcare choices, and fight fraud.
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Protect Social Security and Medicare, lower prescription drug costs, defend healthcare choices, and fight fraud.
Defend faith, family, religious liberty, free speech, Israel, and the constitutional rights that make the American Dream possible.
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Defend faith, family, religious liberty, free speech, Israel, and the constitutional rights that make the American Dream possible.
Protect clean water, Everglades restoration, Lake Worth Lagoon, flood protection, and resilient infrastructure.
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Protect clean water, Everglades restoration, Lake Worth Lagoon, flood protection, and resilient infrastructure.
Paola supports President Trump's America First agenda and will fight so FL-23 is not left behind by Washington.
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Paola supports President Trump's America First agenda and will fight so FL-23 is not left behind by Washington.
Mark your calendar and share your plan with your family.
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Mark your calendar and share your plan with your family.
Help elect an America First voice for Florida's 23rd District. Make your plan, verify your official information, and bring five voters with you.
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Help elect an America First voice for Florida's 23rd District. Make your plan, verify your official information, and bring five voters with you.
Pick your method, pick your reminder window, and send the plan to the people who trust you. A plan turns support into a vote.
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Pick your method, pick your reminder window, and send the plan to the people who trust you. A plan turns support into a vote.
Save your plan and let the campaign send reminder help as election dates approach.
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Save your plan and let the campaign send reminder help as election dates approach.
She is running against the rise of Democratic Socialism and the growing influence of government control.
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She is running against the rise of Democratic Socialism and the growing influence of government control.
Paola's love for America did not come from a campaign slogan. It came from a family that knew what freedom costs and what opportunity can mean when you have to begin again. Paola is running for Congress to support President Trump's America First agenda and make sure Florida's 23rd District is not left behind by Washington.
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Paola's love for America did not come from a campaign slogan. It came from a family that knew what freedom costs and what opportunity can mean when you have to begin again. Paola is running for Congress to support President Trump's America First agenda and make sure Florida's 23rd District is not left behind by Washington.
Teachers deserve support, discipline, and less bureaucracy so they can teach.
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Teachers deserve support, discipline, and less bureaucracy so they can teach.
Paola's family came to America seeking freedom, faith, safety, and opportunity. Her international humanitarian aid work has served families affected by Venezuela's crisis while reinforcing her belief that compassion, lawfulness, and the hope of rebuilding home countries belong together. She believes America First means defending secure borders, lower costs, strong families, religious liberty, legal immigration, free enterprise, educational opportunity, and a government that serves citizens instead of controlling them.
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Paola's family came to America seeking freedom, faith, safety, and opportunity. Her international humanitarian aid work has served families affected by Venezuela's crisis while reinforcing her belief that compassion, lawfulness, and the hope of rebuilding home countries belong together. She believes America First means defending secure borders, lower costs, strong families, religious liberty, legal immigration, free enterprise, educational opportunity, and a government that serves citizens instead of controlling them.
Paola will defend religious liberty and the right of every family to live their faith freely.
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Paola will defend religious liberty and the right of every family to live their faith freely.
The fastest way to grow this movement is a conversation with a neighbor.
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The fastest way to grow this movement is a conversation with a neighbor.
Paola Branda is running for Congress to support President Trump's America First agenda and make sure Florida's 23rd District is not left behind by Washington. Her priorities are simple: lower costs, secure borders, strong schools, senior security, religious liberty, clean water, and accountable government.
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Paola Branda is running for Congress to support President Trump's America First agenda and make sure Florida's 23rd District is not left behind by Washington. Her priorities are simple: lower costs, secure borders, strong schools, senior security, religious liberty, clean water, and accountable government.
Paola will fight for lower costs, safe communities, strong schools, senior security, religious liberty, clean water, and accountability for FL-23 families.
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Paola will fight for lower costs, safe communities, strong schools, senior security, religious liberty, clean water, and accountability for FL-23 families.
Support parents, school choice, strong teachers, safe classrooms, reading, math, civics, AI literacy, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and real career pathways.
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Support parents, school choice, strong teachers, safe classrooms, reading, math, civics, AI literacy, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and real career pathways.
Cut waste, demand transparency, improve constituent service, end special privileges, and strengthen ethics rules as part of a taxpayer-first accountability agenda.
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Cut waste, demand transparency, improve constituent service, end special privileges, and strengthen ethics rules as part of a taxpayer-first accountability agenda.
She's lived what's at stake. That's why she fights.
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She's lived what's at stake. That's why she fights.
A Clear America First Plan
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A Clear America First Plan
Lower Costs & Taxpayer Relief
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Lower Costs & Taxpayer Relief
Secure Borders, Legal Immigration & Safe Communities
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Secure Borders, Legal Immigration & Safe Communities
Safe schools, parental rights, and classrooms focused on excellence - from a career educator who's lived it.
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Safe schools, parental rights, and classrooms focused on excellence - from a career educator who's lived it.
Make your vote plan in 3 steps
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Make your vote plan in 3 steps
TAKE ACTION: PLAN. ACT. GROW.
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TAKE ACTION: PLAN. ACT. GROW.
Make your vote plan now.
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Make your vote plan now.
Use official sources. Then make your plan to vote.
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Use official sources. Then make your plan to vote.
Build a vote plan that survives a busy week.
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Build a vote plan that survives a busy week.
Build my Paola vote plan
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Build my Paola vote plan
A little girl in Venezuela who learned to believe in America.
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A little girl in Venezuela who learned to believe in America.
Send the plan to five Palm Beach voters.
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Send the plan to five Palm Beach voters.
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H6FL22172
Name: BRANDA, PAOLA
Office: House
State: FL
District: FL23
Coverage start: 2026-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $21838.69
Total disbursements: $21676.78
Cash on hand: $161.91
Debts owed by committee: $21721.78
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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