Endorsements

"At a time when too many people have lost faith in politics and public institutions, Elijah offers something different: integrity, courage, and a genuine commitment to the communities he seeks to serve. He represents a new generation of leadership that understands the challenges facing working families because he has lived them.

Our democracy is strongest when new voices step forward and earn the trust of the people they hope to represent. After carefully considering the future of this district, I believe Elijah Manley is the candidate best prepared to provide the fresh leadership, vision, and accountability that Florida's 20th Congressional District deserves.”

"Elijah Manley exemplifies the direction that our Congressional delegation should be headed. He is bold in his approach to politics and his policy platform will address all issues that Floridians are dealing with: an affordability crisis that continues to make us one of the top states that is hard to live in, a state where voter suppression reigns supreme as a means for the party in power to continue to use Florida as their playground, and a state that will be able to expand healthcare for all Floridians. If we care about all Floridians in CD-20 instead of the wealthy and elite, Elijah Manley is the best choice to represent CD-20 in Washington, DC."

“Elijah Manley is a fresh voice for the present day and the future. We need someone young, energetic, with integrity and good character to represent the people of this District.” 

“Elijah represents a new, bold generation of leadership that will fight for Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, and a better future. “He's the candidate that can win this seat and ensure stable leadership for Florida's 20th District.”

“Representation matters. So does lived experience. When I think about the future, I think about leaders like Elijah Manley. He's the voice we need on Capitol Hill to deliver for our communities.”

“Elijah is not only a friend of the labor community, he champions our causes. He doesn't talk platitudes. He's organized picket lines and stood up for workers, from fast food workers to janitors, hospital workers, and transportation workers. Workers can count on him to stand up for our rights in Congress just as he always has.”

“I've spent my career protecting public education, academic freedom, LGBTQ+ equality, and the values of my generation. As a tried-and-true progressive, lifelong Floridian, and educator, Elijah Manley has proven that he's the fighter we need in Washington. As a champion for people of all walks of life, from diverse families to our students to the working class, I will be proud to cast my vote for him at the ballot box.”

"Elijah Manley is a living witness to resilience, integrity, & optimism. I feel better about our future just knowing a young man of his caliber is so actively engaged in our political process. He's a patriot & a true leader."

“Elijah Manley has the spirit of a compassionate leader whose lived experience informs his activism. I know that God will guide his work, and he will be a voice for good.”

"As a minister, community leader, and LGBTQ/HIV advocate, I stand with Elijah Manley because justice is not a policy point — it is a pulpit, and he carries it into rooms where our people have been silenced."