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Paola Branda

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Paola Branda

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FL-22 Republican nominee?

$88.2K

AUG 19, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleEducator

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyModerate Republican

GenderFemale

LocationFlorida

BackgroundEducator

EducationEd.D., Educational Leadership (school not identified)

Notable personal detailsPaola Branda is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District (2026). She has described herself as an educator with more than 15 years of experience and as holding an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. Her campaign emphasizes an “America First” agenda and highlights her background as a legal immigrant and a mother of two.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Climate & Energy

The candidate’s campaign lists support for increasing renewable and alternative energy and preserving clean air and water while also listing development of liquefied gas resources. The platform contains both pro‑renewable language and support for fossil fuel (liquefied gas) development without detailed policy specifics.

Endorsements

FL-22 Republican nominee?

Endorsers of Paola Branda for FL-22 Republican nominee?

Silent Soulja Studios

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Silent Soulja Studios endorsed Paola Branda for Congress in FL-23.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Total raisedCash on hand

$21.8K

$16.4K

$10.9K

$5.5K

2026

Latest

Year

Total raised

Cash on hand

Total spent

Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$21.8K

$161.91

$21.7K

$1.2K

Source: FEC

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