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"Elijah Manley was still a teenager when his frustration with President Trump pushed him to get involved in politics. Today, he's finally old enough to run for Congress. Upset with how his own Democratic Party is responding to Trump, he's decided to do just that."
"Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s campaign has almost no money in its coffers after it raised a miniscule amount during the first three months of the year. The incumbent was vastly outraised by a little-known Democratic primary challenger, Elijah Manley."
Florida Politics: Elijah Manley raises $275,000
"Progressive activist Elijah Manley announced he raised more than $275,000 to challenge U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in a Democratic Primary.
The fundraising haul comes as Cherfilus-McCormick faces an expanded investigation by the House Ethics Committee."
Elijah Manley’s Democratic Campaign for Florida’s 20th Congressional District Announces $275k Raised
Progressive teacher and activist Elijah Manley’s grassroots campaign for Congress announced today that since his launch on February 4, Manley’s candidacy has ignited a nationwide movement—raising over $275,000 from an incredible 11,000+ donors across all 50 states and D.C.
STATEMENT
Fort Lauderdale, FL — Elijah Manley released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's administration ending Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for 500,000 Haitians.
Elijah Manley Announces Historic Bid for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 20th District
Fort Lauderdale, FL — Elijah Manley, a 26-year-old substitute teacher and community organizer, has launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 20th Congressional District.
Elijah Manley ‘almost certainly’ challenging Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in Democratic Primary
Community organizer Elijah Manley, is signaling plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in a Democratic Primary next year. If elected, the Fort Lauderdale native could be the youngest member of Congress.