FL-23 Republican nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEducator
PartyRepublican
GenderFemale
LocationFlorida
BackgroundEducator
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EducationEd.D., Educational Leadership
Notable personal detailsPaola Branda is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She describes herself as an educator with more than 15 years of experience and as holding an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. Her campaign messaging emphasizes an “America First” agenda and highlights her background as a legal immigrant and a mother of two.
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Healthcare
The candidate’s campaign materials list policy topics and include support for building hospitals as part of development priorities but do not present detailed healthcare policy proposals (insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, public option, or regulatory positions). Public filings confirm the candidate’s identity but provide no additional substantive healthcare positions.
Climate & Energy
Supports increasing renewable and alternative energy and preserving clean air and water, while also listing development of liquefied gas resources as a policy area. Positions show support for both renewable initiatives and continued development of fossil fuel resources, without detailed emissions targets or commitments to phase out fossil fuels.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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