Elijah Manley
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Elijah Manley (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 20th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Manley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Manley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Elijah Manley was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He attended Broward College. His career experience includes working in financial services, healthcare, and food service.[1]
Manley has been associated with the following organizations:[1]
- Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association
- Broward Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida
- Broward Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida
- Broward Democratic Black Caucus of Florida
- Broward School Board Human Relations Committee
- Broward School Board Facilities Task Force
- Broward Democratic LGBTQ+ Caucus of Florida/Dolphin Democrats
- National Youth Rights Association
- Youth Assembly at the United Nations
- Black Lives Matter Alliance of Broward
- Sierra Club
Elections
2026
See also: Florida's 20th Congressional District election, 2026
Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Florida District 20
Incumbent Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Dale Holness, Elijah Manley, Sendra Dorce, and Rod Joseph are running in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 20 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) | |
 | Dale Holness (D) | |
 | Elijah Manley (D)  | |
| Sendra Dorce (R) | ||
 | Rod Joseph (R) | |
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Endorsements
Manley received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Manley's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
2022
Regular
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Daryl Campbell won election in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 99.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 99
Incumbent Daryl Campbell defeated Elijah Manley in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 99 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Daryl Campbell | 70.8 | 17,251 |
| Elijah Manley | 29.2 | 7,117 | |
| Total votes: 24,368 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeremy Katzman (D)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
To view Manley's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
Special
See also: Florida state legislative special elections, 2022
General election
The general election was canceled. Daryl Campbell won election in the special general election for Florida House of Representatives District 94.
Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 94
Daryl Campbell defeated Josephus Eggelletion III, Elijah Manley, and Rod Kemp in the special Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 94 on January 11, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daryl Campbell | 40.1 | 4,993 |
| Josephus Eggelletion III | 29.1 | 3,621 | ||
| Elijah Manley | 25.1 | 3,124 | |
| Rod Kemp | 5.7 | 711 | ||
| Total votes: 12,449 | |||
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2020
Florida House of Representatives
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Bobby DuBose won election in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 94.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 94
Incumbent Bobby DuBose defeated Elijah Manley in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 94 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bobby DuBose | 69.9 | 20,486 |
| Elijah Manley | 30.1 | 8,830 | |
| Total votes: 29,316 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Marlin Muller (R)
Campaign finance
2018
Incumbent Donna Pilger Korn won election outright against Ryan Petty and Elijah Manley in the primary for Broward County Public Schools school board At-large Seat 8 on August 28, 2018.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Broward County Public Schools school board At-large Seat 8
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Donna Pilger Korn (Nonpartisan) | 50.4 | 116,566 |
 | Ryan Petty (Nonpartisan) | 31.0 | 71,736 | |
| Elijah Manley (Nonpartisan) | 18.6 | 43,009 | |
| Total votes: 231,311 | |||
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Endorsements
Manley received endorsements from Dania Beach Mayor Tamara James, Project Rise Up!, the Democratic Socialists of America, the Florida Student Power Network, the Latino Vote, Vote Pro Choice, and the Workplace Violence Prevention Institute.[2]
Campaign themes
2026
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Elijah Manley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Manley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I was born and raised in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s historic Sistrunk community. Raised by a hardworking single mother and growing up in deep poverty, I experienced chronic homelessness, food insecurity, and the harsh realities of living paycheck to paycheck. I understand what it’s like to go to school hungry, to live without electricity, and to wonder where my family would sleep at night.
Despite these hardships, I refused to let my circumstances define me. As a teenager, I started my own small landscaping business, knocking on doors to earn money to help my mother with bills, buy school supplies, and afford bus passes to get to the library—my refuge for learning and growth. At 9 years old, I was inspired by Barack Obama’s historic election, igniting my passion for public service. I began writing to elected officials, speaking at school board and city council meetings, and advocating for issues affecting my community. At Fort Lauderdale High, I enrolled in the criminal justice and law magnet program, joined the Navy JROTC, and dedicated myself to community service, earning recognition for hundreds of volunteer hours.
The devastating Parkland shooting pushed me to action, leading me to run for the Broward County School Board at 19 years old. In that countywide race, I earned 43,009 votes and became a recognized voice in the March for Our Lives movement. I went to college, earning my Bachelor's degree in 2025 in History from the University of Maryland Global Campus.- Healthcare Crisis — In Florida's 20th Congressional District, around 17.1% of residents are uninsured, primarily due to the absence of Medicaid expansion. Expanding Medicaid is vital to provide health insurance for many low-income individuals. Medicare for All would enhance access to essential care, eliminate insurance barriers, and improve health outcomes, fostering a more equitable system for all.
- Housing Affordability — Florida's housing crisis presents affordability challenges, particularly in low income communities. As a board member of the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association, I work with city leaders and developers to encourage smart growth while maintaining community quality of life. In Congress I plan to secure funding for sustainable, inclusive housing solutions that support residents & businesses.
- Thriving Economy — In a region with 13% poverty, economic reform is crucial due to significant wealth inequality, where the three richest individuals have more wealth than the bottom 50%. This issue is evident in District 20, where low wages and limited opportunities prevail. A Jobs for All Guarantee is proposed as a key solution to provide stable jobs with fair wages and benefits for all residents.
I am extremely passionate about environmental justice, and this includes climate change and the environment broadly. I am extremely passionate about Housing policy, because of my personal experience of struggling with homelessness as a child. I also have an affinity for space, arts, and anything digital.
There are so many people I look up to. Political figures, teachers, historical figures, etc. The person I look up to the most is James Baldwin. His poetry was powerful, he's an LGBT icon, and his politics closely resembles mine.
"How the rural poor got power", by Paul Wellstone (1978).
The most important characteristics or principles for an elected official in my opinion should be honesty, transparency, authenticity, and compassion. Honesty & transparency, because too many politicians are shady. Authenticity, because too many politicians are fake, wearing masks over their true lives. Our stories are our truths. Compassion is the most important to me. A compassionate elected official will be understanding, and feel the pain of every constituent they serve. Too many elected officials are removed from their communities, and forget what it feels like to be "at the bottom."
I am independent thinker. While I am passionate about the issues I hold close, and I am progressive, I am my own guy. Right is right and wrong is wrong. I will do what's right and come to the bet conclusion in line with what I believe.
Being a member of Congress is more than passing legislation and funding the government. It's more than committee assignments and oversight. The main responsibility of a Member of Congress is being the voice of their constituents. To me, the only way to do that is to be visible and engaging. Your constituents need to see you. Another major responsibility is providing constituent services. When a constituent is faced with immigration issues, or having trouble assessing veterans benefits, healthcare, housing or other issues, a Congressional office must be the place to go to solve those problems.
I want to leave a legacy of love and compassion. I also want history to look back at me and see that I did the right thing when it really mattered.
The first historical event that happened in my lifetime, that I can consciously remember, was election night 2008. I was nine years old, and Barack Obama had just been elected 44th President of the United States. I remember going to bed, and waking up to loud noise in my house. My mom was screaming and fireworks were going off outside. I got out of bed and went in to the hallway to look at the television. I saw then President-elect Barack Obama addressing his supporters on live TV. I listened to his entire victory speech. It was late, and everybody in the entire neighborhood were partying, cooking, and banging pots and pans together. You know what I remember most? More than any other detail that night? I remember how I felt. It was the most intense feeling of happiness and pride I had ever felt before. Before that night, I didn't believe I was equal or enough. The next day, I went to school with my head up, and proud. I wanted to be President someday too.
My very first job was at 12 years old. It was landscaping. After school, I would go door to door and ask my neighbors if I could wash their cars, and cut their grass. Eventually, they became clients. I would have 15 or 20 clients per week. This money allowed me to pay for school field trips, hygiene products, transportation, food, and help my mother pay the bills. My first job in adulthood was working in the life & health insurance industry. I worked in life insurance for a bit, and when that didn't work out, I went to work for a healthcare firm. I subsequently worked in the food service industry.
To Kill a Mockingbird. I hated it in high school because I had to read it, but I actually appreciate it more at this point.
Michael Lasaki from Supacell
Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan
A few things. First, poverty. I grew up really poor, and worked as hard as I could to try to change that. It wasn't always easy. We were homeless sometimes. We showered at the beach before dawn, and went to school everyday like nothing had happened. I went hungry some days. I had substance abuse problems. I struggled with PTSD due to sexual assault. I struggled with facing homophobia from friends and loved ones growing up. I've also did things I wasn't proud of, myself. I'm a human who has made mistakes, and it just makes me more human. Politicians try to pretend like they're perfect and have everything figured out. No one does. I admit that I am not perfect, and if elected I too will make mistakes. However, I will never lie about it.
The House has the power of the purse, and the power of impeachment. As the people's house, those are extraordinary and unique powers entrusted into the hands of the people.
In certain cases, but that can also be a bad thing. You should never go into politics with the intent of making it a career. The intent should be helping and serving people, and then getting out of the way when you're no longer effective. We are currently lacking that in politics today. The incumbents are not mentoring the next generation of leaders. Instead, they are selfishly holding on to seats for thirty plus years. We should always elect the best person for office, regardless of previous experience. It's hard to change things if the same individuals keep getting re-elected.
The United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade will be defeating fascism and oligarchy, and addressing the climate crisis, which is one of our gravest national security threats.
Yes. Two-year terms keep Representatives accountable to their constituents.
While I generally support term limits on various levels of government, I believe that elections are term limits. I do not support limiting the amount of terms a member of Congress can serve. The people, through their votes, have the authority to limit their elected Representatives' service in office.
Rep. AOC is an incredible messenger, I would look to her and her model as inspiration in Congress.
A few years back, a young man in my district shared with me that they were recovering from a meth (and opioid) addiction. I was touched by the horror stories of his substance abuse, and the lack of services he was able to acquire. It certainly left a mark on me, and has led me to view healthcare policy in a different lens.
I love cheesy dad jokes, and I am good at telling them! One cheese joke of note: "When does a joke become a dad joke? Well, during the delivery it becomes apparent."
Compromise is always a good thing, when it is possible to do so. When you're losing, it is preferable to take whatever wins you can get, and live to fight another day. But, there are certain values that can't be compromised. Our constituents send us to Washington to fight for them, not to throw the towel in.
We need to hold the executive branch accountable for its overreach and illegal activity under this crooked Trump Administration. We must subpoena officials, records, and document to ensure that the American people know what the crook in the Trump administration are doing. I want Elon Musk and DOGE subpoenaed.
It's early and I will update this as the campaign goes on. So far:
Path to Progress
Path to Progress
The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; The Committee on Foreign Affairs; The Committee on Intelligence; The Committee on Energy and Commerce; The Committee on the Judiciary.
Financial transparency and government accountability is important. We don't have that now. With Elon Musk and Donald Trump assessing our personal information and ignoring Congress, emboldened by the far-right GOP, there is no accountability either. Here at home, our Congresswoman is alleged to have taken $6m in overpayments from the state and used that money to run for Congress. She is being investigated by the House ethics committee, and sued by the state. Instead of being forthcoming, she run away from reporters and has not cooperated with authorities. Our district deserves transparency about what happened to nearly $6m in taxpayer funds.
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2022
Regular
Elijah Manley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Manley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Elijah Manley was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He studied History at Broward College for undergraduate study. Manley's career experience includes working in insurance and holding an active 2-14 license. He has also worked in the Service Industry, including during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and in digital consulting. He has been affiliated with the National Youth Rights Association as a board member and immediate past vice president, with the Black Lives Matter Alliance of Broward, as a vice-chair with the Broward school board's human relations committee, member of the Broward Schools' Facilities Task Force, and with the United Nations Youth Assembly.
- Infrastructure & Jobs
- Healthcare & Combating the Pandemic
- Affordable Housing
I an very passionate about housing and environmental issues. Growing up, myself and my family experienced chronic homelessness. We lived in public housing for sometime too. Experiencing that has informed my thinking on housing policy and its importance in a time like this. Environmental Policy is important to me because climate change will literally impact my generation in unspeakable ways. Additionally, water quality and clean water is an issue that impacts all of us and intersects with a number of other issues & outcomes.
There are so many people I look up to. Political figures, teachers, historical figures, etc. The person I look up to the most is James Baldwin. His poetry was powerful, he's an LGBT icon, and his politics closely resembles mine.
1984 by George Orwell
The most important characteristics or principles for an elected official in my opinion should be honesty, transparency, and authenticity, and compassion. Honesty & transparency, because too many politicians are shady. Authenticity, because too many politicians are fake and unreal, wearing masks over their true life and image. Compassion is the most important. A compassionate elected official will be understanding, and feel the pain of every constituent they serve. Too many elected officials are removed from their communities, and forget what it feels like to be "at the bottom."
I am independent thinker. While I am passionate about the issues I hold close, and a progressive minded person, I am not a partisan. Right is right and wrong is wrong. I will do what's right for everyday people.
Constitutionally, balancing the state budget. Other than that, passing legislation and providing oversight on the executive branch. This includes bringing money home through appropriations to deal with district issues such as infrastructure and homelessness. However, there is so much more to the job than that.
Being an effective legislator requires you to be accessible and mired in the community. For me, that will be assisting constituent in their everyday lives. Whether that's connecting them to services to help pay bills, dealing with pressing issues facing the community, bringing municipal governments together to solve serious crises, or just being a person who listens and amplifies voices. This can't be a part time job. For so many legislators, they go to session and do committee weeks, and then they are done. I will treat it as a full time job, understanding that people's lives are literally in my hands.
Being an effective legislator requires you to be accessible and mired in the community. For me, that will be assisting constituent in their everyday lives. Whether that's connecting them to services to help pay bills, dealing with pressing issues facing the community, bringing municipal governments together to solve serious crises, or just being a person who listens and amplifies voices. This can't be a part time job. For so many legislators, they go to session and do committee weeks, and then they are done. I will treat it as a full time job, understanding that people's lives are literally in my hands.
I want to leave a legacy of love and compassion. I also want history to look back at me and see that I did the right thing when the time was wrong; that I did the right thing when it really mattered. I also want inner-city young people to see that their voices matter, and that they are just as valuable as anyone else.
The first historical event that happened in my lifetime, that I can consciously remember, was election night 2008. I was nine years old, and Barack Obama had just been elected 44th President of the United States. I remember going to bed, and waking up to loud noise in my house. My mom was screaming and fireworks were going off outside. I got out of bed and went in to the hallway to look at the television. I saw then President-elect Barack Obama addressing his supporters on live TV. I listened to his entire victory speech. It was late, and everybody in the entire neighborhood were partying, cooking, and banging pots and pans together. You know what I remember most? More than any other detail that night? I remember how I felt. It was the most intense feeling of happiness and pride I had ever felt before. Before that night, I didn't believe I was equal or enough. The next day, I went to school with my head up, and proud. I wanted to be President someday too.
My very first job was at 12 years old. It was landscaping. After school, I would go door to door and ask my neighbors if I could wash their cars, and cut their grass. Eventually, they became clients. I would have 15 or 20 clients per week. This money allowed me to pay for school field trips, hygiene products, transportation, food, and help my mother pay the bills. My first job in adulthood was working in the life & health insurance industry. I worked in life insurance for a bit, and when that didn't work out, I went to work for a healthcare firm.
To Kill a Mockingbird. I hated it in high school because I had to read it, but I actually appreciate it more at this point.
Chance Perdomo plays "Ambrose" on the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. I would love to be that character, and also be Chance Perdomo too.
Save your tears by The Wknd
A few things. First, poverty. I grew up really poor, and worked as hard as I could to try to change that. It wasn't always easy. We were homeless sometimes. We showered at the beach before dawn, and went to school everyday like nothing had happened. I went hungry some days. I had substance abuse problems. I struggled with PTSD due two sexual assaults. I struggled facing homophobia from friends and loved ones growing up. I've also did things I wasn't proud of, myself. I'm a human who has made mistakes, and it just makes me more human. Politicians try to pretend like they're perfect and have everything figured out. No one does. I admit that I am not perfect, and if elected I too will make mistakes. However, I will never lie about it.
I believe that the Governor should respect the powers of the legislature as constitutionally defined. We don't want to continue a situation where Governors behave like czars. The Governor needs to be more accountable to the state legislature, instead of the other way around where partisans are in cahoots with the Governor.
Climate Change is the elephant in the room. This is not an issue that will be going away anytime soon. It requires our serious attention over the next decade. The IPCC has released damning reports that should alarm all of us, especially Floridians. We will run out of clean drinking water supply. Sea levels will rise. At the current rate, it isn't a matter of "If", but "when." I do believe there are things we can do to slow it down or stop it altogether. This includes: preventing catastrophic sea-level rise, lowering water consumption, slowing development, and preventing pollution. This really isn't that hard. We just lack the political will from the career politicians. We face other challenges too, from an affordable housing crisis to a constitutional crisis if we don't deal with that now.
Things get done quicker with unicameral legislatures, but it makes it easier for horrible things to get done faster, too.
I think it can be beneficial, but not in every single case. I don't like or trust career politicians, because they become entrenched and forget who sent them to public office. You should never go into politics with the intent of making it a career. The intent should be helping and serving people, and then getting out of the way. We are currently lacking that in politics today. The incumbents are not mentoring the next generation of leaders. Instead, they are selfishly holding on to seats for thirty plus years. We should always elect the best person for office, regardless of previous experience. It's hard to change things if the same individuals keep getting re-elected.
This is incredibly important. The job of a legislator is to ensure that we have a balanced budget, and to pass meaningful legislation. You can't do that without working with others. The incumbent has been unable to do that, achieving nothing since taking office. In order to be an efficient and effective representative of this district, I must be able to achieve broad support for my legislation and get things done. That will include putting the partisanship aside at certain times, and championing my causes at different times.
I support a nonpartisan commission for redistricting.
Yes, I am passionate about housing, healthcare, and environmental issues. Therefore, I would be most effective if placed on any committee(s) dealing with those issues. However, I will be happy to accept my role where leadership needs my voice. I also have studied the state's budgeting and appropriations process and would love to sit on those committees.
I think I align most with Rep. Anna Eskamani from Orlando, and would model myself after her in the legislature.
I will evaluate that in the future. I am young.
Story from a few years back. A story of a young man in this district who is recovering from a meth addiction. Like myself, he is gay. I was touched by the horror stories of his substance abuse, and the lack of services he was able to get. It certainly left a mark and will get the attention it deserves in the legislature.
After evaluating the governor's use of emergency powers during Covid-19, I think the legislature should reevaluate the use of emergency powers and how it is utilized.
Compromise is always a good thing, when possible. However, somethings, like values and principles, cannot be compromised. Some days it is preferable to take whatever wins you can get, and live to fight another day. It depends on the issues and the stakes.
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Special
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2020
Elijah Manley did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Elijah Manley participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on February 24, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Elijah Manley's responses follow below.[3]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) School Safety 2) Rebuilding our schools |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | School Safety is important to me because we lost 17 innocent lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in our district. We have to do more to ensure that we address mental health issues, and ensure that our campuses are protected form those that seek to harm our students. Our students deserve to be able to go to school without fear of harm. I am passionate about gun reform. I do not understand why it is easier to buy an AR-15 in Florida than it is to purchase textbooks. I think that it is beyond time to demand common sense gun reforms.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[5]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Elijah Manley answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
| “ | I look up to the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who are my friends, peers, and constituents. Their activism is the light in my path.[5] | ” |
| “ | Manufacturing Consent by Noam Chomsky[5] | ” |
| “ | Transparency and the ability to listen are the most important characteristics an elected official should display.[5] | ” |
| “ | I am young, passionate, and intelligent. Those qualities are what's need to make Broward County Public Schools a better place to work, learn, and play.[5] | ” |
| “ | Listening and being active in the community, and speaking out when it's necessary.[5] | ” |
| “ | Not only will I be the youngest elected official in the state, but I will leave behind a legacy of progressivism.[5] | ” |
| “ | The 2008 election of Barack Obama, the first African-American President of the United States. I was 9 years old when I watched his election night speech.[5] | ” |
| “ | I've interned for a Broward County Commissioner in my teen years.[5] | ” |
| “ | I did not wear enough deodorant, and my date was aware of that.[5] | ” |
| “ | Halloween, because I get to be someone else. I also get to take my nieces and nephews out to go trick-or-treating.[5] | ” |
| “ | My favorite book is the 48 laws of Power. It teaches me what not to be in politics.[5] | ” |
| “ | I think I would make a very good Spiderman![5] | ” |
| “ | My couch. It has been my best friend since day one.[5] | ” |
| “ | Sedated by Hozier[5] | ” |
| “ | Being gay and African-American has been a struggle, especially in my own community.[5] | ” |
| “ | To represent the interests of the parents, students, teachers, and taxpayers only. School Board members should not represent special interests, lobbyists, and corporations.[5] | ” |
| “ | All 2 million residents of Broward will be my constituents. However, I take special pride in my youth. Because I'm 19 years old, I will be representing the diverse students of Broward more than anyone else.[5] | ” |
| “ | I will support those needs by listening and being an active member of the community. Too many elected officials disappear after election night. I won't be missing in action. I will work all 5 days of the week, and will be available to all my constituents.[5] | ” |
| “ | Building relationships is often a difficult task. However, I am a people person and flirt with the opportunity to engage others. I will work with any organization that seeks to make education more accessible to all of our students.[5] | ” |
| “ | I think that PTA's are an amazing part of our schools' community. I will work with the PTA to make sure that parents are in included in the decision making process.[5] | ” |
| “ | Yes. Too often are minority students placed in classrooms with teachers who don't look like them or are different culturally. Outside of diversity recruiting, I think the district needs to require cultural training to make sure educators understand the students they are obligated to teach.[5] | ” |
| “ | Teachers are now required to fill out paperwork and engage in Bureaucracy. Now, they are being told to be police officers. How do they have time to teach? I will advocate for restoring education by cutting back on micromanagement and bureaucracy.[5] | ” |
| “ | What we're doing now with teacher evaluations is not working. We need to reexamine our curriculum and what we're asking our teachers to do.[5] | ” |
| “ | We need to focus less on college preparation, and more on trade, job preparation, and everyday life skills. Common core state standards and standardized testing has stripped our schools of the arts, and career training. It is time to change that. I will fight for investment into the arts, job training, and financial literacy. Not every student wants to go to college. Y=MX+B is not relevant when filling out your first tax form.[5] | ” |
| “ | We want to make sure that students are interested in being in school. How do we achieve that? First, we must democratize schools. Our authoritarian form of schooling is not sustainable. Too many children are loosing hope in education. The value of a high school diploma will increase once the interest in achieving a high school diploma increase.[5] | ” |
| “ | We must partner with the private sector to ensure that our students can successfully transition from school to workplace following graduation. I am against having a grading system because it is discouraging and solves nothing. Issuing an imaginary number based on nothing and does not represent a child's knowledge is not a sustainable way of educating. It is time for a curriculum that focuses on innovation, career training, and skills development.[5] | ” |
| “ | I want to keep property taxes low, but I also want our schools to be properly funded. There is no simple answer to this question. However, I will tell you that I think that funding schools by property tax is a very outdated and antique way of financing. I think that partnerships with the private sector (with proper oversight) will ensure that schools are funded more.[5] | ” |
| “ | Meeting survivors and personally knowing students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is what drives my policies for safety in schools. We can secure our schools without militarizing them, but we need to do something. I think that the children of Parkland are counting on us to do something different. The incumbent and the current establishment hasn't been doing enough. Thoughts and prayers have expired, time for policy and action.[5] | ” |
| “ | We need more funding from the state. There are 67 counties in Florida. All 67 counties share a total of $65m in mental health funding from the state. Embarrassing. Having known the parkland shooter, I can tell you: this massacre was preventable. We need to step our game up on mental health. I propose that Broward Schools hire more mental health professionals and review our current mental health policy.[5] | ” |
| “ | Technology will play a big role. Once we catch up with the rest of the first world, we'll be able to rise from 34th in education. Technology is the future.[5] | ” |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 6, 2025
- ↑ Elijah Manley for Broward County Public School Board 2018, "Endorsements," accessed September 13, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Elijah Manley's responses," February 24, 2018
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 5.24 5.25 5.26 5.27 5.28 5.29 5.30 5.31 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Senators
Ashley Moody (R)
Rick Scott (R)
Representatives
District 1
Jimmy Patronis (R)
District 2
Neal Dunn (R)
District 3
Kat Cammack (R)
District 4
Aaron Bean (R)
District 5
John Rutherford (R)
District 6
Randy Fine (R)
District 7
Cory Mills (R)
District 8
Mike Haridopolos (R)
District 9
Darren Soto (D)
District 10
Maxwell Frost (D)
District 11
Daniel Webster (R)
District 12
Gus Bilirakis (R)
District 13
Anna Luna (R)
District 14
Kathy Castor (D)
District 15
Laurel Lee (R)
District 16
Vern Buchanan (R)
District 17
Greg Steube (R)
District 18
Scott Franklin (R)
District 19
Byron Donalds (R)
District 20
District 21
Brian Mast (R)
District 22
Lois Frankel (D)
District 23
Jared Moskowitz (D)
District 24
Frederica Wilson (D)
District 25
District 26
District 27
District 28
Carlos Gimenez (R)
Republican Party (22)
Democratic Party (8)
