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U.S. House District 7
2026 Florida U.S. House District 7 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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August 18, 2026
Republican
Representative in Congress
District 7
Cory Lee Mills
Michael Don Johnson
Ryan Elijah
Sarah Ulrich
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5224 West State Road 46 · Suite 321 · Sanford, FL 32771
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5224 West State Road 46
Suite 321
Sanford, FL 32771
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FEC committee ID: C00948661
FEC committee name: RYAN ELIJAH FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://www.elijahforcongress.com/
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Ryan has always been involved with the community. During his broadcasting career, he created a consumer advocacy segment that returned thousands of dollars to residents in need. The segment frequently tackled complex federal issues, including Social Security disability benefits and consumer protection matters.
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Ryan has always been involved with the community. During his broadcasting career, he created a consumer advocacy segment that returned thousands of dollars to residents in need. The segment frequently tackled complex federal issues, including Social Security disability benefits and consumer protection matters.
He has served on numerous boards, including the YMCA, a homeowners association, and a Christian school board, where he helped oversee budgets and operations. He was also appointed by Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney to serve on the Mayor’s Council. During that time, Ryan hosted television programming for the Jacksonville Jaguars and worked as a sideline reporter for the Jaguars Radio Network and Fox Sports.
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He has served on numerous boards, including the YMCA, a homeowners association, and a Christian school board, where he helped oversee budgets and operations. He was also appointed by Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney to serve on the Mayor’s Council. During that time, Ryan hosted television programming for the Jacksonville Jaguars and worked as a sideline reporter for the Jaguars Radio Network and Fox Sports.
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Congress must continue driving down costs for American families by keeping taxes low and achieving American energy independence. Lower gas prices are critical to our economy because they reduce costs for families, businesses, and everything we buy.
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Congress must continue driving down costs for American families by keeping taxes low and achieving American energy independence. Lower gas prices are critical to our economy because they reduce costs for families, businesses, and everything we buy.
The United States must continue to lead the world in medical innovation. The federal government can do more to lower healthcare costs. Ryan supports solutions that deliver affordable, patient-centered healthcare options. He also believes healthcare costs can be reduced by providing individuals with tax benefits, such as expanded Health Savings Accounts. Additionally, Ryan supports greater transparency in the system, including requirements for clear pricing from hospitals, insurers, and other providers.
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The United States must continue to lead the world in medical innovation. The federal government can do more to lower healthcare costs. Ryan supports solutions that deliver affordable, patient-centered healthcare options. He also believes healthcare costs can be reduced by providing individuals with tax benefits, such as expanded Health Savings Accounts. Additionally, Ryan supports greater transparency in the system, including requirements for clear pricing from hospitals, insurers, and other providers.
Ryan will strongly support our schools. His boys were educated in both public and private schools. He believes both are critical to our children’s success and our community’s future. That’s why he champions parental rights and school choice, empowering families to make the best decisions for their kids and have transparency on curriculum. Federal funding is important for the district, with the most recent audit showing Seminole County's budget is comprised of nearly 14% federal funding, while Volusia County is closer to 20%. (National Center for Education Statistics, 2022/23 school year)
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Ryan will strongly support our schools. His boys were educated in both public and private schools. He believes both are critical to our children’s success and our community’s future. That’s why he champions parental rights and school choice, empowering families to make the best decisions for their kids and have transparency on curriculum. Federal funding is important for the district, with the most recent audit showing Seminole County's budget is comprised of nearly 14% federal funding, while Volusia County is closer to 20%. (National Center for Education Statistics, 2022/23 school year)
We must protect local control and ensure every dollar serves our students effectively.
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We must protect local control and ensure every dollar serves our students effectively.
Family is the foundation of our strong communities in Central Florida. Ryan is active in his church and believes in protecting family values. As your representative, he will champion policies that support parents, protect children, and keep families united and strong. Ryan is pro-life and believes every life is a sacred gift from God.
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Family is the foundation of our strong communities in Central Florida. Ryan is active in his church and believes in protecting family values. As your representative, he will champion policies that support parents, protect children, and keep families united and strong. Ryan is pro-life and believes every life is a sacred gift from God.
Ryan comes from a military family, with both his father and grandfather having served. We must ensure that the U.S. military remains the strongest and best-equipped fighting force in the world, backed by the most advanced technology. We must also guarantee that our veterans receive the best possible care after their service to our nation.
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Ryan comes from a military family, with both his father and grandfather having served. We must ensure that the U.S. military remains the strongest and best-equipped fighting force in the world, backed by the most advanced technology. We must also guarantee that our veterans receive the best possible care after their service to our nation.
Ryan is a strong defender of law enforcement and deeply understands the daily challenges officers face. He will strongly support legislation that protects law enforcement, including tougher penalties for assaulting or shooting officers.
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Ryan is a strong defender of law enforcement and deeply understands the daily challenges officers face. He will strongly support legislation that protects law enforcement, including tougher penalties for assaulting or shooting officers.
Ryan has received multiple honors for his outstanding support of law enforcement.
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Ryan has received multiple honors for his outstanding support of law enforcement.
We must continue to secure our borders and oppose any measures that weaken enforcement or prioritize non-citizens over American safety.
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We must continue to secure our borders and oppose any measures that weaken enforcement or prioritize non-citizens over American safety.
Ryan will work with local law enforcement to stop the flood of illegal drugs that damage our Central Florida communities.
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Ryan will work with local law enforcement to stop the flood of illegal drugs that damage our Central Florida communities.
He strongly supports the Save America Act, which ensures only American citizens can vote in our elections — because citizenship must matter.
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He strongly supports the Save America Act, which ensures only American citizens can vote in our elections — because citizenship must matter.
For the past 14 years Ryan Elijah has been a very visible part of the community — building strong bonds with area leaders, giving him a unique position to bring your concerns and needs to the right people at the highest levels.
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For the past 14 years Ryan Elijah has been a very visible part of the community — building strong bonds with area leaders, giving him a unique position to bring your concerns and needs to the right people at the highest levels.
Focused on Florida and supporting a conservative agenda.
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Focused on Florida and supporting a conservative agenda.
As a public figure, Ryan Elijah has been immersed in the community and has heard your concerns. Once elected, he will bring them to those who can help get them addressed.
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As a public figure, Ryan Elijah has been immersed in the community and has heard your concerns. Once elected, he will bring them to those who can help get them addressed.
It’s past time to put a stop to out of control government spending that acts to drive up everyday costs for American families and our national debt.
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It’s past time to put a stop to out of control government spending that acts to drive up everyday costs for American families and our national debt.
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Candidate ID: H6FL07231
Name: ELIJAH, RYAN
Office: House
State: FL
District: FL07
Coverage start: 2026-04-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $301661.75
Total disbursements: $33790.78
Cash on hand: $267870.97
Debts owed by committee: $142012.80
Candidate contributions: $100.00
Loans made by candidate: $134000.00
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