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NPR: Young Democrats aiming to topple incumbents

"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."

Apr
23
2025
NEWS ARTICLE

Sun Sentinel: Manley outpaces Cherfilus-McCormick

"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."

Apr
19
2025
NEWS ARTICLE

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."

Apr
10
2025
PRESS RELEASE

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.

Apr
7
2025

STATEMENT

Statement on Trump ending TPS for 500k Haitians

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.

Feb
21
2025
PRESS RELEASE

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.

Feb
4
2025
NEWS ARTICLE

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.

Jan
13
2025