Ryan Elijah
Representative in Congress, District 7
Broadcaster; former television news anchor
Source review: 2026-10-16Professional Background
Ryan Elijah is a former television news anchor and host of Orlando Matters. His campaign biography describes consumer-advocacy reporting, sports broadcasting, youth-sports coaching and service on community boards. It also lists an appointment to Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney’s council and work with YMCA, homeowners-association and Christian-school boards.
Experience
- Host of Orlando Matters
- Consumer-advocacy reporting
- Jacksonville Jaguars television and radio work and Fox Sports sideline reporting
- Appointment to Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney’s council
- YMCA, homeowners-association and Christian-school board service
Portrait provenance is retained in the full profile.
Follow the Money
Reporting period: 2026-04-01 – 2026-07-29.
- Reported Receipts
- $355,955.46
- Cash on Hand
- $186,154.68
- Reported Disbursements
- $169,800.78
- Loans
- $134,000.00
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Sources & Further Records
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