Janelle Sarauw
Candidate · U.S. House · U.S. Virgin Islands
Democrat · Challenger—
No open market
Running for
OfficeU.S. House
SeatU.S. Virgin Islands, delegate
Against0 others
ElectionNov 3, 2026 · 7 days
StandingChallenger
BallotDirectory listing
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Roster checked Sep 29, 2026. Listed as: Ex-Senator, Banker, Ex-Teacher & '22 Lt Gov Candidate.
The campaign · in their wordssarauwforcongress.com · read Oct 19, 2026 ↗
“Putting the Virgin Islands first.”
Plank 1 · campaign site
Strengthening Healthcare and Fixing the Medicaid Cap
“Janelle will pursue aggressive federal advocacy to secure fair funding, strengthen our hospitals, and make sure no resident has to travel off-island for the care they deserve.”
Plank 2 · campaign site
Modernizing the Rum Cover-Over to Protect Our Retirees
“Keep $13.25 as the guaranteed floor, but modernize the formula so it grows with inflation and market conditions, protecting retirees long-term.”
Plank 3 · campaign site
Lowering Prescription Costs for Every Family
“Janelle will work to lower the cost of prescription drugs and expand access, so families across the territory can afford the medicine they need to stay healthy.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's own site, unedited. 120 pages read.
Where They Stand
Statement estimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words, on the same scale as a member’s record.
Overall
from 4 statements
L-lean
Issue · by emphasisLeftCenterRightReadTalks about
The race · U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate · 7 days out
Janelle SarauwDemocrat · challenger · L-lean 15 from statements—15
One of the two has no placement yet · hollow = estimate, solid = record
Money · FEC through Oct 14, 2026
$73k
Raised
$73k
From individuals
Named donors · gifts over $200
$42k
Itemized · 64% of individual
43
Named donors
70%
Itemized from U.S. Virgin Islands
By occupation
$6k
$5k
$5k
$4k
$4k
By state
$29k
$5k
$3k
$2k
$1k
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“Lead the fight to permanently eliminate the federal Medicaid funding cap for the Virgin Islands.”
“Expand telehealth and local treatment options so residents don't have to travel off-island for care.”
“The page describes Medicaid funding and local care, but does not state a position on Medicare for All.”
On the ballot with them · U.S. Virgin Islands, Nov 3, 2026
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll
Janelle Sarauw
Candidate · U.S. House · U.S. Virgin Islands
Democrat · Challenger—
No open market
—
7
Days to Nov 3
1 running
The campaign · in their wordsRead Oct 19, 2026 ↗
“Putting the Virgin Islands first.”
Plank 1
Strengthening Healthcare and Fixing the Medicaid Cap
“Janelle will pursue aggressive federal advocacy to secure fair funding, strengthen our hospitals, and make sure no resident has to travel off-island for the care they deserve.”
Plank 2
Modernizing the Rum Cover-Over to Protect Our Retirees
“Keep $13.25 as the guaranteed floor, but modernize the formula so it grows with inflation and market conditions, protecting retirees long-term.”
Plank 3
Lowering Prescription Costs for Every Family
“Janelle will work to lower the cost of prescription drugs and expand access, so families across the territory can afford the medicine they need to stay healthy.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's site, unedited · sarauwforcongress.com
Where They Stand
EstimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words.
Issue · by emphasisRead · talks about
Health careL-lean 18
L-lean, 18 points from center
Civil rightsL-lean 18
L-lean, 18 points from center
Crime and justiceL-lean 11
L-lean, 11 points from center
Money · FEC through Oct 14, 2026
Raised, 2026
From individuals
Itemized · 64% of individual
Named donors
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“Lead the fight to permanently eliminate the federal Medicaid funding cap for the Virgin Islands.”
“Expand telehealth and local treatment options so residents don't have to travel off-island for care.”
“The page describes Medicaid funding and local care, but does not state a position on Medicare for All.”
On the ballot with them · U.S. Virgin Islands
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll