FL-22 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleTeacher
PartyRepublican
GenderFemale
LocationFlorida
BackgroundTeacher
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Notable personal detailsPaola Branda is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has filed with the Federal Election Commission under the name “BRANDA, PAOLA DR” and has an authorized principal campaign committee, “DR BRANDA PAOLA.” Her campaign biography states that she immigrated to the United States from Venezuela about 25 years ago and identifies her background as a teacher.
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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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