FL-07 Republican nominee?
16hRyan Elijah is now at 84% and leads by 69.0 points in the FL-07 Republican nominee race.
84%
FL-07 Republican nominee?
$12.3K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleTelevision journalist
PartyRepublican
LocationFlorida
BackgroundTelevision journalist
Notable personal detailsRyan Elijah is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 7th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He previously worked as a television journalist and news anchor in Central Florida and has also done sports broadcasting work connected to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He is married to Tasha and has two sons, and has served on local boards including the YMCA and a Christian school board.
SourcesShowHide
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports tax reductions and easing business regulations, emphasizing lower taxes and reduced regulatory burdens for businesses. He frames these policies as priorities for supporting hardworking families and small businesses in the district.
Immigration & Border
The candidate supports securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, and opposing policies that would weaken enforcement. He emphasizes working with local law enforcement to stop illegal drugs and favors measures that prioritize citizens’ safety (including support for the Save America Act on voting eligibility).
Latest Insights
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 18, 2026
Ryan Elijah is in the news as a candidate in a competitive 2026 House race where Democrats are outraising Republican incumbents in many battleground districts. The fundraising picture is being watched closely as a sign of how the midterm contests may shape up. The broader race is also being influenced by polling, Trump’s approval rating, and possible redistricting changes in states like Florida.
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Endorsements
FL-07 Republican nominee?
Endorsers of Ryan Elijah for FL-07 Republican nominee?
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$301.7K
$226.2K
$150.8K
$75.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$301.7K
$267.9K
$33.8K
$1.9K
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Polls