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Nadia Smalley

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Nurse

Nadia Smalley ran for U.S. House California District 49 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Nadia Smalley was born in Flint, Michigan.[1] Smalley's career experience includes working as a nurse and businesswoman.[2]

In their own words

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

NADIA B. SMALLEY political agenda includes solar development for public utilities budget resolutions for district 49 job development food programs elementary to college homeless displacement advocacy rule developments CBD recreational and medical marijuana advocacy. Ms. SMALLEY has remained the CEO of Phyllis Wheatley Inc. a nonprofit organization that deals with the California homeless and displaced Ms. SMALLEY is also the CEO of American security and Janice Elizabeth’s soul Food kitchen in Oceanside Ms. SMALLEY is a local blues vocalist a skilled hospice nurse a mother of 4 and a grandmother of 11 Ms. SMALLEY has dedicated the past 20 years being a voice and a advocate in the democratic political arena

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Homeless AdvocatePreK to College nutritionHospice nurse Alzheimer’s Geriatric health

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Gun control and safety measures

Homeless research and awareness

Food regulations toxic additives

Public works and sanitation

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I spoke at the Harvey milk Democratic club It was a full house in a very moving experience

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Cassa Delmar of Scottsdale Arizona I was a caregiver in the lock down Alzheimer’s unit

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The battle with attitude and preservatives in our food the nutrition in America is causing a lot of illnesses that could be avoided if we have proper diet and nutrition

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

No I believe it should be at least four

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I think that there should be some limit set in place

Nadia Smalley did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Nadia Smalley — U.S. House California District 49 candidate, 2026 | True Vote