Harris, I sued DeSantis and WON

"Manley's activism helped prod Gov. Ron DeSantis to set the special election for the House seat…Manley was instrumental in lining up plaintiffs and getting the lawsuit filed." —Sun Sentinel

Elijah Manley is more than a substitute teacher and organizer — he's a relentless fighter who knows what it means to struggle and overcome. Growing up in poverty and homelessness right here in Florida's 20th Congressional District, Elijah has experienced the challenges so many South Florida families face today. That's why he's running for Congress.

 

I sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and won, Harris. Before I tell you how, can you spare a $5.00 contribution for my campaign for FL-20 in Congress? I'm no stranger to winning tough fights against MAGA bullies like Ron DeSantis, but it's going to take a people-powered movement to win this race. In 2021, three Democratic members of the Florida Legislature had resigned to run for this seat in a special congressional election according to Florida law. But instead of calling the special elections to fill those seats, Ron DeSantis set the state record for the longest delay calling their elections in Florida history. Harris, I tried everything to stop Ron DeSantis from excluding three Democrats representing legislative districts in FL-20 during the once-in-a-decade redistricting process. I called the governor's office. I wrote him letters. I spoke to the Sun Sentinel, Tallahassee Democrat, and anyone else who would listen. After more delay, we decided to sue DeSantis in state court to get a judge's order forcing him to follow the law. Once we did, DeSantis backed down. "Manley's activism helped prod Gov. Ron DeSantis to set the special election for the House seat…Manley was instrumental in lining up plaintiffs and getting the lawsuit filed." —Sun Sentinel, 12/31/21 DeSantis called those special elections, and later bullied his lapdogs in the Legislature into changing that very same resign-to-run law to run for president himself. I'm still fighting Ron DeSantis, Harris, but I know that the real change we need has to come from Washington, not Tallahassee. Our country desperately needs bold leaders who are willing to take on tough fights and have the battle scars to prove it. I'm running to be that fighter for FL-20, Harris. Can you support our campaign with a $5.00 donation ahead of my June 30 FEC deadline? If you've saved payment info with ActBlue Express, your donation will process immediately. EXPRESS DONATE $5.00 EXPRESS DONATE $15 EXPRESS DONATE $35 EXPRESS DONATE $75 EXPRESS DONATE $5.00 Other Amount Thanks for your support. — Elijah

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