Ryan Elijah
Age: 54
Registered political party: Republican
Where they live: Lake Forest in Sanford
Where they work: Candidate
Prior work experience: News Anchor
Prior political experience: No response
Platform: “I will work to lower costs for families, support law enforcement and our Veterans. Protect consumers and seniors from scam and preserve election integrity.”
Why they are running, in three sentences: “As a trusted public figure in this community, I have built relationships to help serve this community. We need new leadership in the district. My wife and I have raised our family in the district. I will be a strong local voice to serve Seminole and Volusia counties.”
Most recent campaign finance report: $301,661, including a $134,000 loan from the candidate, according to Federal Elections Commission data as of July 27.
Summary of voting record: N/A
Endorsements: Stand For Health Freedom Florida
Fun fact about the candidate: My first job was as a paperboy.
Candidate Q&A: This candidate did not respond to multiple requests to answer questions that were based on voter questions and expressed priorities. Each of the candidates within a race were asked the same questions and given the same amount of time to respond. OCN reporters emailed, texted and called the candidate who was given several weeks to respond.
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