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The Conviction To Fight For Miami
Candidate positionMichael is running for office because he loves Miami and believes our community deserves a problem solver who will stand up for what is right and fight for the people who built it into one of the greatest places to live, work, worship, and raise a family. We don't need career politicians and public figures focused on reelection or public image. We need leadership focused on getting results for the people.
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Michael is running for office because he loves Miami and believes our community deserves a problem solver who will stand up for what is right and fight for the people who built it into one of the greatest places to live, work, worship, and raise a family. We don't need career politicians and public figures focused on reelection or public image. We need leadership focused on getting results for the people.
Deep Roots in South Florida
Candidate positionRaised in South Florida, Michael built his life, career, and family here. He understands the neighborhoods, cultures, and challenges that shape this community, along with the values that make it strong. Having seen Miami grow into a global city defined by opportunity, diversity, resilience, and culture, he believes in protecting what makes it thrive while preparing it for the future.
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Raised in South Florida, Michael built his life, career, and family here. He understands the neighborhoods, cultures, and challenges that shape this community, along with the values that make it strong. Having seen Miami grow into a global city defined by opportunity, diversity, resilience, and culture, he believes in protecting what makes it thrive while preparing it for the future.
What V. Michael Arias is Fighting For
Candidate positionHealthcare should be accessible and affordable, especially for our seniors who built this community. I will work to lower prescription drug costs, protect Medicare, and promote market-based reforms that expand choice while keeping care high-quality and patient-focused and most importantly available to all of our residents.
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Healthcare should be accessible and affordable, especially for our seniors who built this community. I will work to lower prescription drug costs, protect Medicare, and promote market-based reforms that expand choice while keeping care high-quality and patient-focused and most importantly available to all of our residents.
Florida’s 27thCongressional District
Candidate positionDistrict 27 reflects the diversity, energy, and opportunity of South Florida. From Brickell and Coral Gables to Doral, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, and Cutler Bay, it brings together vibrant neighborhoods, growing businesses, and hardworking families.
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District 27 reflects the diversity, energy, and opportunity of South Florida. From Brickell and Coral Gables to Doral, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, and Cutler Bay, it brings together vibrant neighborhoods, growing businesses, and hardworking families.
Strengthening the Economy & Creating Jobs
Candidate positionSmall businesses are the backbone of South Florida’s economy. I support pro-growth, pro-worker policies that reduce unnecessary regulations, lower taxes, and help local businesses grow, create jobs, and keep opportunity right here in our community.
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Small businesses are the backbone of South Florida’s economy. I support pro-growth, pro-worker policies that reduce unnecessary regulations, lower taxes, and help local businesses grow, create jobs, and keep opportunity right here in our community.
Immigration Reform that Reflects Our Values
Candidate positionOnly comprehensive immigration reform can fix what’s broken. We need clear legislation that secures our borders, upholds the rule of law, and creates a legal, orderly, and compassionate process that strengthens our economy and protects national security.
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Only comprehensive immigration reform can fix what’s broken. We need clear legislation that secures our borders, upholds the rule of law, and creates a legal, orderly, and compassionate process that strengthens our economy and protects national security.
Immigration Reform that Reflects Our Values
Candidate positionMiami is one of the most diverse districts in America, proving that diversity is not a weakness; it’s our strength. Smart reform must honor both our laws and our legacy as a nation of opportunity.
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Miami is one of the most diverse districts in America, proving that diversity is not a weakness; it’s our strength. Smart reform must honor both our laws and our legacy as a nation of opportunity.
Infrastructure & Climate Readiness
Candidate positionSouth Florida’s growth has outpaced its infrastructure, threatening our economy and quality of life. I support smart investments in transportation, flood mitigation, and hurricane readiness because protecting our coastline and neighborhoods is essential to business, tourism, and long-term prosperity.
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South Florida’s growth has outpaced its infrastructure, threatening our economy and quality of life. I support smart investments in transportation, flood mitigation, and hurricane readiness because protecting our coastline and neighborhoods is essential to business, tourism, and long-term prosperity.
Improving Education for All
Candidate positionAs a Coral Gables Senior High graduate, I support investing in public education and trade education, paying teachers competitively, and empowering families through responsible school choice so every child has the opportunity to succeed. A strong, functioning democracy depends on an informed electorate and an education system that teaches our shared history accurately.
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As a Coral Gables Senior High graduate, I support investing in public education and trade education, paying teachers competitively, and empowering families through responsible school choice so every child has the opportunity to succeed. A strong, functioning democracy depends on an informed electorate and an education system that teaches our shared history accurately.
Preserving Our Home
Candidate positionProtecting South Florida’s unique natural ecosystem isn’t just about conservation; it’s about economic viability. A healthy environment supports tourism, real estate, and jobs, and I will champion policies that protect our ecosystems while supporting sustainable economic growth.
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Protecting South Florida’s unique natural ecosystem isn’t just about conservation; it’s about economic viability. A healthy environment supports tourism, real estate, and jobs, and I will champion policies that protect our ecosystems while supporting sustainable economic growth.
Leadership Focused on Results
Candidate positionMichael is stepping up because government has become too inefficient, too disconnected, and too divided to solve the real problems facing working people and families. He believes public service should put people and principles before politics, restore common sense to leadership, and deliver practical solutions that bring balance instead of division.
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Michael is stepping up because government has become too inefficient, too disconnected, and too divided to solve the real problems facing working people and families. He believes public service should put people and principles before politics, restore common sense to leadership, and deliver practical solutions that bring balance instead of division.
What V. Michael Arias is Fighting For
Candidate positionWhat V. Michael Arias is Fighting For
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Reducing the Federal Deficit
Candidate positionWhile you balance your budget, Washington borrows $150 billion a month it doesn’t have, and you’re paying the price. Groceries, mortgages, credit cards, and car payments have surged because runaway federal spending fuels inflation and drives up interest rates, crushing family finances and saddling our children with debt. Reducing the federal budget is the single most direct thing Congress can do to bring prices down and restore opportunity for working families.
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While you balance your budget, Washington borrows $150 billion a month it doesn’t have, and you’re paying the price. Groceries, mortgages, credit cards, and car payments have surged because runaway federal spending fuels inflation and drives up interest rates, crushing family finances and saddling our children with debt. Reducing the federal budget is the single most direct thing Congress can do to bring prices down and restore opportunity for working families.
Ensuring Safe & Secure Communities
Candidate positionEnsuring Safe & Secure Communities
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Ensuring Safe & Secure Communities
Immigration Reform that Reflects Our Values
Candidate positionImmigration Reform that Reflects Our Values
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