Democratic candidate running to represent western Miami-Dade and Collier Counties, including parts of Doral, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Miami Gardens, and Naples
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Miami, FL – July 5, 2022 – Outspoken advocate, educator, wife, and mother of two boys Christine Olivo is running for U.S. Representative for Florida’s 26th Congressional District. She brings forth a burst of new energy and leadership into the political fold. A first generation Haitian-American born and raised in Miami, FL, Olivo officially qualified as candidate for Florida’s 26th Congressional district on June 14 and is now the official Democratic Party nominee.
“I am excited to be the only candidate that is ready to deliver real solutions for the working class, and as the only pro-choice candidate in this race, I have been preparing for this role my entire life,” says Olivo. “All of my achievements are a credit to the power of the living God, and I believe that with God all things are possible.” Olivo is running because she believes FL26 needs a representative who will prioritize the economy, access to healthcare, and fight for a living wage.
Christine was a high school standout at Monsignor Edward Pace High School with a 5.0 GPA. She served as a youth group leader in her junior and senior years, while becoming inducted into the National Honor Society. She was elected Senior Class President and captain of the dance team. Christine earned an associate degree from Miami-Dade College, continued her studies at Florida International University, then completed both her bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and earned an MBA from Barry University.
In 2010, Christine began working as a youth director for the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in North Miami, where she saw first-hand the challenges these young kids faced. There she steered them in the right direction and helped them rise above their challenges. She proudly served one year in AmeriCorps and taught the “BART-Becoming A Responsible Teen” sex education program to inner-city children. At AmeriCorps, Christine taught an ongoing parenting class to help assist and unify families on communicating effectively. She’s currently a math and science teacher for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
Christine was elected in August of 2020 as her local Democratic Committeewoman. Her goal now is to be a voice for the future and challenge the establishment to rally behind policies that move our society forward. In December of 2020, Christine was recognized by Legacy Magazine as one of South Florida’s most prominent and influential black women. She has just received the Balancing Life’s Pearls of Wisdom Star award for being an advocate for the people.
Tri-lingual in English, Spanish, and Creole, Christine grew up in the area’s melting pot that allowed her to fully understand and appreciate South Florida’s vast array of cultures. She adds: “When elected I hope that I can restore the middle class. Nowadays you’re either rich or poor. We cannot thrive without a strong middle class.”
For more information, please visit christineforcongress.org.
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