GET TO KNOW RYAN
I'm Ryan Elijah, and I'm running for Congress in Florida's District 7.
Ryan and his wife, Tasha, have raised their two boys in Seminole County and, as a long-time Florida resident of 20 years — 14 of them in District 7 — he is committed to fighting for conservative Florida values.
ABOUT RYAN ELIJAH
Ryan is an Emmy-winning news anchor, having hosted the popular weekly show Orlando Matters, which provided viewers direct access to elected officials—from members of Congress to the President of the United States.
Ryan has always been involved with the community. During his broadcasting career, he created a consumer advocacy segment that returned thousands of dollars to residents in need. The segment frequently tackled complex federal issues, including Social Security disability benefits and consumer protection matters.
He has served on numerous boards, including the YMCA, a homeowners association, and a Christian school board, where he helped oversee budgets and operations. He was also appointed by Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney to serve on the Mayor's Council. During that time, Ryan hosted television programming for the Jacksonville Jaguars and worked as a sideline reporter for the Jaguars Radio Network and Fox Sports.
Ryan is active in his church and around Central Florida. You'll often find his family at our theme parks or taking a cruise from Port Canaveral. He has great memories from coaching high school basketball and Little League baseball.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.