Victor Orlando

Victor Orlando lives in Hollis, New Hampshire. His career experience includes working in the construction industry and owning a company.[1][2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

In a time when our freedoms are under constant threat, I stand committed to fiercely defending the constitutional rights that define us as a nation. From the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech and religion to the protections against unjust searches and seizures, these bedrock principles must be upheld without compromise. Together, let's build a future where government serves the people, not the other way around ensuring that every citizen can live freely, pursue happiness, and thrive without fear of overreach. Join me in this fight for true liberty!

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?

In an era where hard-working families are stretched thinner than ever, I pledge to tackle the heart of the affordability crisis head-on. Too many of us are struggling just to put food on the table, groceries that once fit within a modest budget now force impossible choices between essentials like rent, healthcare, and feeding our loved ones. Our current leaders talk a big game but deliver nothing: empty promises, skyrocketing prices, and policies that favor corporations over everyday people. It's time for real practical solutions like cutting wasteful spending, to lower costs, and supporting local agriculture to make healthy food accessible again.Our nation's immigration system is broken, and it's being ignored by leaders on both sides of the aisle. The right pushes for isolation shutting our doors tight, deporting without nuance, and turning our back on the world that has always enriched us. The left swings to the other extreme, opening borders wide without regard for security, sustainability, or the real-world consequences that burden our communities and economy. But there's a better way—a balanced approach that honors our heritage as a nation of immigrants while protecting our future. My plan builds a fair immigration system grounded in checks and balances.I am committed to tackling hundreds of pressing issues facing our community and nation. I refuse to make empty promises—instead, I will deliver real solutions backed by transparency and action. In the coming days, I will upload detailed videos that break down the root causes of these challenges and outline my concrete plans to resolve them. This way, you can see my dedication to driving meaningful change and building a brighter future for all.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Housing and affordably are crushing the citizens of this country that is the most pressing issue. People can not afford to live anymore from groceries to health care and rent. I am also going to be fixing our immigration system. Along with further cementing our liberties. Reducing pollution, to make energy cheaper. Making sure we not in danger from foreign actors or terrorists

Campaign websiteOrlando's campaign website stated the following:The MissionI am committed to tackling the pressing issues facing our community and nation. No empty promises, real solutions backed by transparency and action. I produce detailed videos breaking down root causes and outlining concrete plans to resolve them. With these fundamentals intact, I humbly ask for your support to win the election for U.S. House NH District 2.The IssuesMy mission is not to make empty or vague promises. I am committed to delivering concrete solutions to the most pressing issues facing our community and nation.Cost of LivingNH residents are struggling just to survive. Whether it’s the gas pump, grocery store, or utility bills, families are reeling from relentless price hikes with no relief in sight.New Hampshire residents are struggling just to survive. Whether it’s the gas pump, the grocery store, or the utility bills, families are reeling from relentless price hikes with no relief in sight. The cost of living crisis isn’t an abstract economic concept; it’s the daily reality for working families across our state.Grocery prices have surged, with essentials like eggs, dairy, and meat climbing to levels that force families to choose between nutrition and other necessities. Gas prices fluctuate wildly but trend ever upward, punishing commuters and small business owners alike. Utility bills for heating and electricity take a disproportionate bite out of New Hampshire household budgets, especially during our harsh winters.The root causes are multifaceted: reckless federal spending that fuels inflation, supply chain disruptions that were never properly addressed, regulatory burdens that drive up costs for producers and consumers alike, and an energy policy that prioritizes ideology over affordability.My plan focuses on attacking these root causes head-on. We need fiscal discipline in Washington to tame inflation. We need to unleash American energy production to bring down fuel and heating costs. We need to cut the red tape that adds unnecessary costs to everything from housing to healthcare. And we need trade policies that put American consumers first.I produce detailed video breakdowns of each driver of rising costs, complete with data and concrete policy proposals. No vague promises, just real solutions backed by transparency and action. I feel these pressures every single week, and I’m committed to fighting for relief.HousingHomeownership is a cornerstone of the American Dream, yet for too many in NH, that dream has twisted into a nightmare.Homeownership is a cornerstone of the American Dream, yet for too many in New Hampshire, that dream has twisted into a nightmare. Home prices have skyrocketed, rental costs consume ever-larger portions of household income, and an entire generation of young families is being priced out of the communities where they grew up.New Hampshire faces unique housing challenges. Our state’s character, its small towns, rural landscapes, and tight-knit communities, is part of what makes it special. Any housing solution must preserve that Granite State identity while delivering real relief.The core problem is supply. We simply are not building enough housing to meet demand. Local zoning restrictions, lengthy permitting processes, rising material costs, and a shortage of skilled tradespeople all contribute to the bottleneck. At the federal level, regulations add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of building a single home.My approach focuses on concrete reforms: streamlining federal regulations that inflate construction costs, incentivizing municipalities to update zoning codes that artificially restrict supply, investing in trades education and apprenticeship programs to rebuild our construction workforce, and expanding programs that help first-time homebuyers without inflating demand further.I know the trades. I know construction. I know what it costs to build and what government adds to that cost. This isn’t theoretical for me, it’s personal and professional experience that I’ll bring to Congress.Federal Debt & DeficitOur federal debt has ballooned to $38.5 trillion — equivalent to the lifetime tax contributions of over 100 million Americans.Our federal debt has ballooned to $38.5 trillion — equivalent to the lifetime tax contributions of over 100 million Americans. This is not just a number on a balance sheet; it is a generational theft that threatens the economic future of every American family.The deficit spending in Washington has become so normalized that both parties treat it as the cost of doing business. But the bill always comes due. Interest payments on the national debt now exceed what we spend on national defense — and they’re growing. Every dollar spent servicing debt is a dollar not spent on infrastructure, education, defense, or tax relief.The consequences are already being felt: higher inflation eroding purchasing power, upward pressure on interest rates making mortgages and car loans more expensive, and a weakening dollar that undermines American economic leadership globally.My approach rejects the false choice between slashing vital programs and ignoring the debt. Smart incentives, strategic spending cuts to wasteful programs, economic growth policies that increase revenue without raising rates, and genuine accountability for how taxpayer money is spent can chart a responsible path forward.I’ve produced detailed video analyses breaking down where federal money goes, what’s wasted, and specific programs that can be reformed or eliminated. Transparency is the first step toward accountability, and accountability is the first step toward fiscal sanity. Our children and grandchildren deserve better than a mountain of debt they didn’t create.ImmigrationAmerica’s immigration system is broken, polarized between two extreme ideologies. I stand ready with a concrete plan featuring strong checks and balances.America’s immigration system is broken. The debate has been polarized between two extreme ideologies, one that advocates for virtually open borders and another that opposes nearly all immigration. Neither extreme serves the American people, and both ignore our nation’s complex history and present needs.We are a nation of immigrants. That heritage is something to honor, not weaponize. At the same time, a sovereign nation has both the right and the obligation to control its borders, enforce its laws, and ensure that immigration serves the national interest.My plan features strong checks and balances. We must secure the border with modern technology, adequate personnel, and physical barriers where they make strategic sense. We must reform the legal immigration system to reduce backlogs, prioritize skills-based immigration alongside family reunification, and create a functional guest worker program for industries that depend on seasonal labor.We must address the millions of people already here without legal status in a way that is both humane and just, without rewarding those who cut in line ahead of legal immigrants. And we must crack down on employers who exploit undocumented workers, driving down wages for American citizens and legal residents.This is not about left or right. It’s about finding a balanced, enforceable approach that honors our heritage while protecting our future. I’ve laid out the details in my video series, and I welcome the debate.China Buying U.S. LandCommunist China and Chinese corporations are aggressively acquiring land near U.S. military installations, a blatant threat to national security.Communist China and Chinese corporations are aggressively acquiring land near U.S. military installations, a blatant threat to national security that has been met with shockingly little resistance from Washington. This is not a partisan issue; it is a matter of protecting American sovereignty and military readiness.Foreign adversaries purchasing farmland and property adjacent to our most sensitive military bases creates obvious espionage and surveillance risks. It provides potential staging areas for intelligence operations. And it gives a hostile foreign power leverage over critical agricultural supply chains.The scope of Chinese land purchases in the United States has grown dramatically in recent years, with acquisitions strategically concentrated near military installations in multiple states. Current federal law provides inadequate tools to screen and block these purchases before they happen.I support legislation that would ban adversarial nations from purchasing land within a significant radius of military installations, critical infrastructure, and sensitive research facilities. We need mandatory disclosure requirements for all foreign land purchases, a retroactive review of existing holdings with authority to force divestiture where national security demands it, and coordination with state governments to close loopholes.This is about common sense national defense. No foreign adversary should be able to buy a front-row seat to our military operations simply by writing a check. I’ll fight to close this dangerous gap in our national security.Tick-Borne IllnessesOne of the most devastating and preventable threats to public health, capable of inflicting lifelong injuries if left unchecked.Tick-borne illnesses represent one of the most devastating and preventable threats to public health in New Hampshire, capable of inflicting lifelong injuries if left unchecked. Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and other tick-borne conditions are surging across our state, and the response from government at every level has been woefully inadequate.New Hampshire consistently ranks among the highest states for tick-borne disease incidence. Our forests, fields, and backyards, the very places that define our way of life, have become danger zones. Children playing outside, hikers enjoying our trails, hunters, farmers, and landscapers all face elevated risk every single day.The consequences of infection can be severe and lifelong: chronic joint pain, neurological complications, cardiac problems, and debilitating fatigue that can rob people of their ability to work and enjoy life. Misdiagnosis is rampant, treatment options are limited, and insurance coverage for long-term Lyme treatment remains a battle for many patients.My comprehensive plan addresses this crisis on multiple fronts: significantly increased federal funding for tick-borne disease research, improved diagnostic tools and treatment protocols, public awareness campaigns targeted at high-incidence states like New Hampshire, support for integrated pest management programs to reduce tick populations, and legislation to ensure insurance coverage for chronic Lyme disease treatment.This issue is deeply personal to many New Hampshire families, including in my own community. It’s a solvable problem that has been ignored for too long. I’m committed to making it a priority in Congress.TaxesTaxes are crushing hardworking NH families. Skyrocketing property taxes with diminishing returns from the federal government.Taxes are crushing hardworking New Hampshire families. While our state has no income or sales tax — a point of pride for Granite Staters — skyrocketing property taxes with diminishing returns from the federal government are squeezing homeowners and renters alike. The tax burden is real, and it’s growing.At the federal level, wasteful spending drives the need for ever-higher revenue. Every dollar the government wastes is a dollar taken from a family’s grocery budget, a small business’s payroll, or a retiree’s savings. The cycle is vicious: Washington spends recklessly, borrows to cover the gap, and then looks to taxpayers to service the debt.New Hampshire gets a raw deal from Washington. We send far more in federal taxes than we receive back in federal spending. Our state’s self-reliance and fiscal responsibility are effectively penalized while states with bloated budgets and poor fiscal discipline are rewarded.My approach to taxes starts with spending. You cannot meaningfully reduce the tax burden without first eliminating wasteful spending. I will fight to audit every federal program, eliminate redundancy, cut programs that don’t deliver results, and redirect savings to reduce the burden on taxpayers.I also support making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions permanent, eliminating the SALT cap that disproportionately impacts states like New Hampshire with high property taxes, and simplifying the tax code to reduce compliance costs for families and small businesses. The goal is simple: let families keep more of what they earn.Uncapping the HouseSince 1929, the House has been capped at 435 members while our population has nearly tripled. It’s time to restore fair representation.Since 1929, the House of Representatives has been capped at 435 members while our population has nearly tripled — from about 122 million to over 340 million. The result is a crisis of representation that undermines the very foundation of our democracy.The Founders intended the House to be the “people’s chamber” — the branch of government closest to the citizenry. Originally, each member represented roughly 30,000 people. Today, each member represents over 760,000. That’s not representation; it’s dilution.The consequences are profound. Larger districts mean individual voices carry less weight. Campaigns cost more, making representatives more dependent on large donors and special interests. Gerrymandering becomes easier and more impactful with fewer, larger districts. And communities with distinct needs get lumped together, their unique concerns lost in the noise.Uncapping the House would not require a constitutional amendment — simply a new act of Congress repealing the 1929 Reapportionment Act. By expanding the House to a size that provides meaningful representation, we can reduce the influence of money in politics, make gerrymandering harder, increase the diversity of voices in Congress, and bring government closer to the people.This is not a liberal or conservative issue. It’s a structural reform that strengthens democracy itself. I’ve laid out a detailed framework for how expansion could work practically — addressing logistics, costs, and implementation timelines — in my video series. Fair representation shouldn’t be a partisan question.Additional SolutionsCountless other pressing issues quietly eroding our communities that demand urgent, decisive action.Beyond the headline issues, countless other pressing challenges are quietly eroding the quality of life in our communities. These issues may not dominate the 24-hour news cycle, but they demand urgent, decisive action from leaders who are paying attention.From veterans’ affairs and ensuring those who served receive the care and benefits they earned, to infrastructure investments that keep our roads, bridges, and broadband networks functioning, to education policy that empowers parents and prepares students for the modern economy — the list of challenges is long.Environmental stewardship matters in New Hampshire. Our lakes, forests, and clean air are not just scenic — they’re economic assets and a quality of life that residents cherish. Responsible policy can protect these resources without destroying industries or livelihoods.The opioid crisis continues to devastate families across our state, and while it’s received attention, the solutions have been insufficient. Mental health access, particularly in rural communities, remains woefully inadequate. Small businesses face regulatory burdens that crush innovation and growth.I am committed to addressing every issue that impacts the people of NH District 2 with the same rigor and transparency I bring to the major issues on this platform. I produce detailed video content breaking down root causes and proposing concrete solutions, and I welcome input from constituents on the issues that matter most to them. No issue is too small if it affects the lives of the people I aim to represent.— Victor Orlando's campaign website (September 4, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.