In Florida's 20th Congressional District, 17.1% of residents are uninsured, primarily due to the absence of Medicaid expansion. Expanding Medicaid is vital to provide healthcare for many low-income individuals. Elijah supports Medicare for All because it would enhance access to essential care, eliminate insurance barriers, and improve health outcomes, fostering a more equitable system for all.

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.

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. This is oligarchy. Elijah Manley supports A Jobs for All Guarantee to provide stable jobs with fair wages and benefits for all residents.

Climate change is the greatest national security threat facing our country. The science is clear. We must end our reliance on fossil fuels, and move to 100% clean energy. We must lead in ending pollution that harms ecosystems like the Everglades. To address this, more funding, stricter runoff regulations, sustainable farming, and improved water management are needed.

Our democracy belongs to the people—not corporations, billionaires, or extremist politicians. I will fight to protect the right to vote, end partisan gerrymandering, and restore the full strength of the Voting Rights Act. We must ban dark money in politics, defend free and fair elections, and ensure that every voice is heard and every vote counts. Democracy only works when it works for all of us.