Victor Arias

Victor Arias was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to the United States as a child, growing up in New York.¹ He and his wife, Angelette, have two children.² His community life includes Covenant Presbyterian Church, where he has served as an elder and trustee.²

Arias earned his bachelor's degree at Hamilton College and his law degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo.² He has practiced personal injury, workers' compensation and school law, and serves as managing attorney of Arias Law Firm.² He moved to Southwest Florida in 1999 to work for the Lee County school district.¹

His public involvement has included six years on Suncoast Credit Union's board and support for local education programs.² He has opened his law office to students for experience in a professional workplace and career preparation.² His other community work includes Leadership Florida and local leadership programs in Lee County, Cape Coral and Estero.²

Arias's current campaign emphasizes household costs, clean water and more careful planning of regional growth.¹ He opposes deportation practices he says divide families and deny due process, and wants the Iran war ended to reduce fuel costs.¹ He is the Democratic candidate facing Republican broadcaster Jim Schwartzel for the open congressional seat.¹