Candidate · November 3, 2026
Ryan Elijah
On the ballot for U.S. House · Florida's 7th District
- raised through Oct 14, 2026
- $818K
- cash on hand
- $173K
- issues with public statements
- 7
- outside spending for or against
- $802K
§1On the ballot
Why this matters: This is exactly how the candidate appears on your ballot, from the state's official candidate list.
| Office | U.S. House · Florida's 7th District1, |
|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Republican1, |
| Status | Open seat — no incumbent is running for this seat. |
| Also on the ballot |
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§2Who they are
Why this matters: Background and experience help you judge how someone might do the job. These come from public records and the candidate's own materials.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Ryan Elijah earned a bachelor's degree from Anderson University in 1994.5 He is an Emmy-winning television news anchor who hosted the weekly show Orlando Matters, which featured elected officials, and who created a consumer advocacy segment during his broadcasting career.6 He also hosted television programming for the Jacksonville Jaguars and worked as a sideline reporter for the Jaguars Radio Network and Fox Sports.6 He has served on boards including the YMCA, a homeowners association and a Christian school board, and was appointed by Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney to the Mayor's Council.6
Why they say they're running
His campaign website says he is committed to fighting for conservative Florida values and that, once elected, he would bring the concerns he has heard in the community to people who can address them.6,
Websites and accounts
- Campaign websiteelijahforcongress.com5,
8 - Facebookfacebook.com/RyanElijahFL8
- X (Twitter)x.com/ryanelijah8
- Instagraminstagram.com/ryanelijahfl8
- TikToktiktok.com/@ryan.elijah268
- LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/ryan-elijah-a503a8308
§3What they've said on the issues
Why this matters: These are positions the candidate has stated publicly — on their campaign website or in public statements — summarized in plain words with a link to where they said it. Issues they haven't spoken about publicly are left out.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Each issue has its own range of views. A position is marked on that range only when the candidate's own statement clearly matches one option; there is no overall left–right score.
Taxes and Budget
His campaign website says Congress must keep taxes low and reduce burdensome regulations to lower costs for families.7
His campaign website says it is past time to stop out-of-control government spending, which it says drives up everyday costs and the national debt.7
Health Care
His campaign website says he supports affordable, patient-centered health care options, tax benefits such as expanded health savings accounts, and clear pricing requirements for hospitals, insurers and other providers.7
Education
His campaign website says he supports parental rights and school choice so families can make the best decisions for their children.7
Abortion and Reproductive Health
His campaign website says he is pro-life and believes every life is a sacred gift from God.7
Foreign Policy and Defense
His campaign website says the U.S. military must remain the strongest and best-equipped fighting force in the world, backed by the most advanced technology.7
Elections and Government Reform
His campaign website says he strongly supports the Save America Act, which it says ensures that only American citizens can vote.7
§4Money
Why this matters: Campaigns report where their money comes from and how much they have left. Outside groups that spend on their own, without coordinating with the campaign, report that too.
Reported to the Federal Election Commission for the 2025–2026 election cycle, through October 14, 2026.9
| Raised | $818,460 |
|---|---|
| Spent | $645,454 |
| Cash on hand | $173,006 |
| Debts owed by the campaign | $125,590 |
Where the money came from
Outside spending
Groups spending independently reported $692,129 supporting and $110,000 opposing Ryan Elijah this cycle, primary and general combined, in the 24- and 48-hour reports the law requires for larger expenditures, filed through October 26, 2026.10
| Group | Supporting | Opposing |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIC RENEWAL FUND INC. | $488,236 | — |
| NO GOING BACK PAC INC. | $179,559 | — |
| VoteVets | — | $110,000 |
| STAND FOR FREEDOM PAC | $24,334 | — |
Smaller expenditures that appear only on a group's regular monthly or quarterly report aren't in these totals, so the full amounts can be somewhat higher. When a group amends a report, only its latest version is counted.
§5Financial disclosures
Why this matters: Federal candidates and members of Congress must report their assets, income, debts and outside jobs, and members must report stock trades. These filings show possible conflicts of interest.
- Amended financial disclosure report11filed Sep 16, 2026
- Candidate financial disclosure report12filed Jun 14, 2026