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THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of Maryland OTERS’ GUIDE SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020 POLLS OPEN: 7:00AM-8:00PM SAME DAY VOTER REGISTRATION

Go to www.vote411.org to find personalized voting information and to read candidates’ responses that may not be in this Guide. i 2020 SPECIAL ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS About This Voters’ Guide Table of he League of Women Voters offers this Voters’ Guide to assist citizens of the 7th Congressional District as they prepare to vote in the Special Contents T Primary Election for candidates to complete the unfinished term of the late Duties of U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings. The League of Women Voters does not support or Representatives in Congress 1 oppose any candidate or political party. All candidates were asked to respond to a nonpartisan questionnaire. Responses from Questionnaire for candidates who will appear on the Special Primary Election ballot are printed as Candidates 1 submitted. Thus, some misspelling and typing errors may appear. All responses were Answers from Republican limited to 400 characters and were truncated thereafter. Candidates 1 If candidates did not respond by December 20, 2019, “No response received by deadline” is printed. Please check www.vote411.org for their answers. Answers from Democratic Candidates 3 Additional information on the candidates, including links to their social media sites, is available at www.vote411.org. Voters’ Checklist 9 The League assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions.

What Is a Provisional Calendars Ballot? Special Primary Election, 7th Congressional District A provisional ballot ensures that individuals who believe they are registered and eligible to vote can vote. Voters required to vote by January 14 Deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation provisional ballot will be asked to complete a provisional ballot application and then Deadline for voters to submit a request to their local Board of January 14 issued a paper ballot. It is important that Elections for reassignment to an accessible polling place voters complete the entire application. All provisional ballot applications are January 28 Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed or faxed reviewed. A provisional ballot will only be counted after the local Board of January 31 Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be delivered via internet Elections has reviewed the application and determined that the individual is eligible February 4 Deadline to pick up an absentee ballot at local Board of Elections to vote this ballot. Additional information about provisional voting is available at Special Primary Election Day 7:00am-8:00pm www.elections.maryland.gov/voting/ February 4 provisional_voting.html. Same-day voter registration and address changes at the polls

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men for the same job. I’ve always thought that SPECIAL ELECTION REPUBLICANS was very selfless thing to do in America. U.S. Representative Republicans may vote for no DISCRIMINATION: On race I wrote the first more than 1. petition in support of Police body cameras & District 7 continue to push them for all 50 states. I support initiative to end income discrimination on DUTIES : Representatives make laws Christopher M. women, women should be paid the same as men along with the members of the Senate Anderson for the same job. I support & fight for people and may conduct investigations on of different sexual orientation 2nd amendment http://ChrisAnderson2020.com issues of national importance. Laws that rights to protect themselves in a society that’s impose taxes always begin in the House GOALS: I live in 7th district in Baltimore City voilent towards them. & see the deprived conditions of the district of Representatives. Representatives can STUDENT LOANS everyday. The opiod crisis & murder rates that : I would support stu- recommend that the Senate remove has now spread to Baltimore county, bother me dents refinancing their student loans. Federal from office a public official accused of a continuously & I know this seat now needs to loans exacerbate student debt by their lack of transparency. I believe the federal government crime. be fought for by the GOP. I want to reverse the should no longer issue student loans and should damage done by gerrymandering & move the TERM: To complete the term of the late give money to banks to issue private student district into a better future, not ground it in Elijah Cummings. loans with lower interest rates. Greater private past failed policies. It’s time. sector participation in loans would drive tuition BASE SALARY: $174,000 IMMIGRATION: Dr. Claude Anderson of the cost down. HOW ELECTED: Elected by voters in Harvest institute states that illegal immigration will negatively impact urban cities first. James C. Arnold each congressional district. Maryland Maryland is now a sanctuary state as well. This has eight of the 435 Representatives, fuels crime and circumvents the legal process http://jarnold2020.com based on the state’s population in the of immigration. I would change the sanctuary GOALS: There are many problems in many ar- 2010 Census. laws in MD to protect this district & continue eas in Md. District 7 that require immediate ac- to fund the wall. Even Wakanda has walls. tion. We need new leadership, a new direction, WEBSITE: www.house.gov HEALTH CARE: The ACA can’t continue as and the will to want to solve these problems. is, it will eventually collapse . You can’t expand We need a problem solver not another politician Questions it either, as more people get on it from across with faux promises. As an outsider, I bring a the border, it will collapse even faster. For these new perspective of leadership with the desire GOALS: Why are you running for this reasons & more even Democrats are trying to and the will to solve these problems. “Seven for office? replace it with Medicare for all, it’s obvious the Seventh” is my plan for action. it needs to be replaced with a better plan. I’m IMMIGRATION: We must enforce the immi- IMMIGRATION: What, if anything, advocating for a bipartisan healthcare plan that gration laws that are currently written. I am op- would you change regarding will be sustainable. posed to sanctuary counties and cities. Federal, immigration policy? ENVIRONMENT: Management of environ- State, and Local law enforcement must not be HEALTH CARE: Would you vote to ment is only possible through concerted ef- prevented from being able to work together to provide safety and security to the people. continue the Affordable Care Act as it is, forts of all the components of society such as government & non-government organization, expand it, or eliminate it? Please explain. HEALTH CARE: Health Care Affordability industrialist, agriculturists, voluntary social is one of my top priorities if elected. I believe welfare organizations as well as the general ENVIRONMENT: What should be the that the Affordable Care Act is not the solution. public. Therefore, the government has to apply federal government’s role in addressing Expanding the private health insurance market checks & controls so that the environment can national and global environmental is one of the solutions. Why can’t health insur- be managed properly. However,we all must take ance be marketed just like the car insurance concerns? interest in it. market? Allowing for plans “that you can pay GUN SAFETY: What policies do you GUN SAFETY: I propose a bipartisan agree- for what you need” would be awesome! propose to reduce gun violence? ment on background checks to purchase a gun, ENVIRONMENT: I do not believe that the enactment of common sense firearm legislation, federal government should have a leading role ECONOMY: How would you address & encourage safe firearm storage & usage. I in environmental issues. the growing income gap in our society? oppose legislation to weaken gun laws & no bans, people kill people not guns. Mental health GUN SAFETY DISCRIMINATION : Providing strong support be- : What initiatives in the community needs to be addressed as hind our Federal, State, and Local law enforce- would you propose to address bias based well, guns should not be easily accessible by the ment is the first step in reducing gun violence. on race, gender identification, sexual mentally ill. We also need our elected leaders to lead the orientation, religion, or disability? partnership between the people, our commu- ECONOMY: The best way to address it is to nity churches, and law enforcement to help empower the enterprise zones in this District STUDENT LOANS: What actions reduce violence. Limiting ammunition sales is for the constituents to have their own busi- would you support to reduce burdensome also another way to reduce gun violence. nesses. In addition I’m for a flat tax so more student loan debt? Americans can keep most of their hard earned ECONOMY: No response received by money in their pockets. Also, I support any pro- deadline. posal to end women not being paid the same as 2 2020 SPECIAL ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

DISCRIMINATION: No response received ECONOMY: The income disparity in the USA bureaucracy that has grown around the envi- by deadline. can be brought to heal by the introduction of ronment is large enough that it ought to be able economic reparative programs for Blacks and to serve adequately. Sadly the rules/regulations STUDENT LOANS : We need to look at the other impoverished Americans. Our poor peo- from crony capitalism protect big companies terms of the existing outstanding student loans ple deserve the same support that illegal aliens from competitors that could compete in the for possible renegotiation. Just forgiving the receive from the Office for New Americans and market. outstanding debt is not the solution and is DACA all over America. absolutely unfair to the many students who ul- GUN SAFETY: timately paid off their loans. Incentives should DISCRIMINATION: We must end all discrim- • sponsor gun safety training and shooting be offered to students for better loan terms with ination against women via the effort of a vocal practice for law biding citizens; students with better grades. minority to eliminate their Title 9 protections • concealed carry training and permits for and immunities. Homeland Security must be home owners in violence prone areas; empowered to fight racial domestic terrorism • more investment in mental health and psychological trauma support for all ages; Ray Bly and other extremists. Last, the Civil Rights Act • decrease the glorification of death culture http://raybly.com of 1964 must be fully defended and implemented. by rebuilding self-esteem and self-worth in No response received by deadline. STUDENT LOANS: We must end the student demoralized communities debt crisis by allowing Americans to file for ECONOMY: Continue the policies that have Brian L. Brown bankruptcy, to amortize their debts by perform- allowed for the domestic economy to grow No response received by deadline. ing community services, and/or fully waiving particularly over in the first Trump Admin; the debt just like our” too big to fail” businesses, Increase access to capital for first time entrepre- trading houses, and banks were allowed to do. neurs; Support teaming agreements of first time Reba A. Hawkins America cannot grow if it’s young who repre- govt contractors that help smaller companies www.rebahawkins2020.org sent the future are debt slaves! compete; Reward and replicate educational pro- GOALS: I want to be an advocate for the grams that create financially sound and sus- Baltimore region by: promoting macro-eco- Kimberly Klacik tained alumni; Encourage work + innovation nomic growth development, and promoting http://KimKForCongress DISCRIMINATION: No more initiatives are legislation that defends middle class values and No response received by deadline. necessary. We just need to continue to prove Constitutional rights, securing federal funds to people wrong. We do not need anyone’s approval rebuild and construct new infrastructure, and to be our best selves. All we need is God’s Grace. create a culture of accountability, transparency, Liz Matory If someone is actively discriminating against and respect for the rule of law. www.voteforlizmatory.com another individual on the basis of their identification, legal measures are in place to address IMMIGRATION: I support the full-enforcement GOALS: We need more God-led representa- said matters. Beyond what we have now, we risk and expansion of all e-verification and I-9 com- tives who will protect our country from social- permanent dependence on another’s permission pliance laws that holds employers accountable, ism and communism. We all know how corrupt the permanent denial of citizenship to criminal the system is, but the only way to address it is STUDENT LOANS: Decouple university bud- illegal aliens, and the denial to undocumented to attack it head on. Last year’s historic nomi- gets from federal student loans. Perhaps intro- persons social welfare programs and assistance. nation in CD2 was the first chip at The Corrupt duce an official performance rating system for We have millions of Americans who are jobless, Machine. Winning CD7 for the citizens would educational institutions based on alumni suc- hungry, and homeless—charity starts at home. send a clear message—we refuse to accept the cess and sustainability so perspective students straps and we are not your pawns. can make better decisions on their investment. HEALTH CARE: The ACA has serious fiscal Continue to educate young people about life/ challenges and this must be remedied in a bipar- IMMIGRATION : Sanctuary jurisdictions, career options and outcomes to limit/eliminate tisan effort. Americans need access to safe drink- three of which make up CD7, have made it vir- student loan debt before it’s even acquired. ing water and nutritious food as preventative tually impossible to enforce immigration policy, medicine. Debt-swaps, tax-relief, restrictions on protect our sovereignty, and keep citizens safe. PPO/HMO/EPO monopolies, & pro-bono pro- The greatest threat to our national security and William Newton grams need to be introduced to reduce runaway future as a country is progressive paternalism NEWTON4CONGRESS.COM costs and health professionals changing careers. that presumes that some people are incapable GOALS: NEWTON4CONGRESS.COM of abiding by our laws and creates a legal caste ENVIRONMENT: The government should IMMIGRATION: NEWTON4CONGRESS.COM system with citizens to suffer in silence. reverse it’s preference for the fossil fuel sector HEALTH CARE: NEWTON4CONGRESS.COM and for corporate polluters. The EPA must be HEALTH CARE: Apart from preexisting con- ENVIRONMENT: de-politicized and empowered to protect the ditions, the ACA is a perfect example of crony NEWTON4CONGRESS.COM air, water, and vital environmental standards. capitalism—laws that are crafted to benefit GUN SAFETY: NEWTON4CONGRESS.COM We must make our country as green as possible industry power players who pay (contribute to ECONOMY: NEWTON4CONGRESS.COM promoting sustainability, recycling, and renew- the campaigns) to keep the politicians they can DISCRIMINATION: able energy and eco-friendly development. control in office. But, most voters who are di- NEWTON4CONGRESS.COM rectly impacted from the negative outcomes are STUDENT LOANS: GUN SAFETY: We need a national database too busy struggling to pay for the cost of health NEWTON4CONGRESS.COM wherein all gun purchases are vetted. All persons care that grew exponentially under ACA. guilty of using a gun for a crime must be denied the right to buy or own a gun for no less than 10 ENVIRONMENT: No international agreement, years. We must make harsh examples of persons environmental or otherwise, should threaten who commit violent crimes with firearms. our sovereignty as a nation or restrict our constitutional rights as American citizens. The LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2020 SPECIAL ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 3

I will propose that we begin to address the gen- • stimulate job creation through infrastruc- DEMOCRATS der wealth gap starting with enforcement of: ture investments; and Democrats may vote for no more • Equal Pay: Same salary for same job • protect middle-skilled jobs and unions. • I will fight to repeal the 2017 tax cuts and for than 1. DISCRIMINATION a minimum wage that’s a living wage. : In my 25 years in the leg- islature, I have always fought against bias based T. Dan Baker DISCRIMINATION: With MD-D7 backing, on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or I will initiate a fresh, innovative, multi-racial, disability. I would work to support any initiative www.VoteTDanBaker.com gender/sexual/religious & disability inclusive, presented that would strengthen any, and all, GOALS: I’ve spent 20 years working in bipartisan dialogue regarding a 21st Century measures that fight against bias in all its forms. International Public Health from national down Civil Rights Act addressing, existing—and STUDENT LOANS: I would support legisla- to the community level to prevent—or respond future potential—priority concerns of discrim- tion to allow Federal Student loans to be refi- to—negative changes befalling countries suffer- ination AND the development of a new, dedi- cated, Department of Domestic Race Relations nanced and/or discharged through bankruptcy, ing from poor governance, corruption, and lack and legislation to expand the maximum allow- of leadership. Together we must fight to prevent & Cultural Affairs where these concerns will be addressed. ance for Pell Grant Awards to ensure the awards this from continuing in MD-D7 and the US! keep pace with the cost of living increases. Congressional leaders must stand up for climate STUDENT LOANS: We need a rationalizing and social justice. I am one such leader! of USG budget expenditure for priority con- siderations other than defense. With MD-D7 Alicia D. Brown IMMIGRATION: Many in the Global South support, I will call for repeal of legislation al- No response received by deadline. suffer under poor governance, governmental lowing schools to charge exorbitant costs. Also I corruption, and a lack of leadership. If MD-D7 will support loan debt (partial/full) forgiveness supports DACA recipients retaining residency, Anthony Carter, Sr. relative to what the rationalized cost of that I will support. I will also support a pathway education is determined to be. I support tuition to residency for refugees with NO criminal GOALS: It’s our duty to serve or participate free higher education for qualified students. record AND moving immigration policy to in government to helping others. I served the a new Dept of Domestic Race Relations & citizens of Baltimore City for 26 yrs, protecting Cultural Affairs established thru a new 21st Talmadge Branch and saving lives. I am a fighter, and will fight for you.. Century Civil Rights Act. http://Branchforcongress.com IMMIGRATION: I will enforce current laws HEALTH CARE: I like Biden’s plan but first, GOALS: I am running for office to fill the void on immigration, protecting the DACA immi- in seeking to raise awareness re. how ACA is in leadership left by the late Congressman Elijah grants children born in this country. I will have impacting MD-D7, I’d like to discuss details Cummings. The District needs someone who summits with the leaders of Latin America to of the issue with MD-D7 voters to fully appre- has the legislative experience and know-how make their country’s economies strong and safe ciate two issues: WHAT DO YOU REALLY to deliver results starting on day one. I have an . I will work with their governments , military WANT DONE? and WHAT CAN WE DO uninterrupted 25-year record of service and TOGETHER? I fully support Universal Health and law enforcement to get rid of the gangs and I am currently serving as the House Majority Care (Plus Public Option). I believe it’s a drug cartels .This will provide safety and secu- Whip delivering much-needed resources to the Human Right! People should have the right to rity for their countries and ours. district. choose the kind of care they want! HEALTH CARE: Yes I will vote to keep afford- IMMIGRATION: I would work restructure the ENVIRONMENT: A member of Al Gore’s able Care act. It has a lot of good things pre-ex- way the immigration process is implemented CRLCorps, I’ve believed in US leadership and isting illnesses, coverage to 26yrs of age. to end the inhumane separation of children aggressive response to Climate Change for from their families. Beyond that, I would work ENVIRONMENT: The federal government years. As MD-D7 Rep.I will propose a dis- to explore other ways to improve the Legal have a important role in addressing nation trict-wide “stretch goal” to: Immigration System that we currently have in and global .Eliminate non-recyclable plastics. • Establish the first all renewable energy US To reduce carbon emission into the environ- municipality in Columbia & place. ment. A monorail system transporting from • Train BALTIMORE’s underemployed in HEALTH CARE: I would work to expand the BaltCO based solar and wind turbine man- New York to California. Introduction and fuel Affordable Care Act to include the public op- ufacturing & HOCO based grid conversion, consumption. More electric cars and trucks. tion and remove the tax penalty for those who and systems installation. Funding alternative energy sources. Supporting choose to not have insurance. global efforts not withdrawing like, the Trump GUN SAFETY: US gun violence is an epi- ENVIRONMENT: The Federal Government administration. demic and should be approached as such. Public should take a proactive role in regulating Health intervention can be designed by the GUN SAFETY: I believe in the second amend- Greenhouse Gas Emissions. CDC to stop this disease at its origin, while ment right to bear arms but with common simultaneously eliminating its transmission. I GUN SAFETY: I would propose policies that sense. I believe in strong background checks,age will fight for CDC’s funding release which—due would provide direct financial support to major restrictions,training and education, limit am- to the influence of the gun industry and NRA— cities (and affected municipalities) to assist munition sales. I will focus on the gun dealers has been stalled in the Senate. I support both them with the necessary tools to curtail gun that bring all these guns into cities. I will Target Biden’s & Bloomberg’s gun safety proposals. violence—such as funding to explore new solu- at risks teenagers for mentoring programs, and tions, to strengthen the community policing fund for more youth programs. ECONOMY: With MD-D7 support, I will pro- initiatives, and to support community initia- pose that we begin to address the racial wealth ECONOMY: Cutting taxes for the working tives known to reduce gun violence. gap starting with: class, not the wealthy. I will help to develop • Universal Basic Income/Reparations—For ECONOMY: I would support legislation to: small and minority businesses. I will provide Native, African, & Japanese Americans • Raise the federal the minimum wage; quality education grants for low and middle income families. I will provide free vacational 4 2020 SPECIAL ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS training. Entrepreneurial training, computer ECONOMY: I will support a tax on exorbitant training , app building, web building, youtube wealth and on massive, unearned inheritances. Jay Fred Cohen channel courses, and leadership. By improving the tax code to a more progres- No response received by deadline. sive model, passing legislation that outlaws DISCRIMINATION : I will addressed discrim- the sophisticated accounting techniques that ination by strong enforcement of current laws a handful of billionaires and multimillion- Nathaniel M. Costley, Sr. on the books , and leading by example. aires use to avoid paying their fair share, and www.costley4mddelegate.org STUDENT LOANS: Our children are a invest- strengthening the collective bargaining rights of No response received by deadline. ment in the future. I will cut student loans by working Americans, we can address inequality. 50%, . I will making college cost tax deductible. DISCRIMINATION: I would propose ex- Maya Rockeymoore for families.. panding the Civil Rights Act to cover gender identification, sexual orientation, and disabil- Cummings Jill P. Carter ity so that no American need feel the sting of http://mayaforcongress.com discrimination for simply being who they are. http://jillcarterforcongress.com GOALS: I’m running to drive inclusive pros- Additionally, I would work with colleagues and perity in the Baltimore region, state and nation. GOALS: My goal for this office is to address experts to explore making new development in This district has some of the wealthiest and the shared issues of the 7th Congressional cities and towns across the country more acces- some of the poorest zip codes in the country. District. We have great diversity in the dis- sible to all Americans. Health care, education, and economic oppor- trict, but many of the same problems: Rising STUDENT LOANS: I support tuition-free tunity are the path to the middle class. I am the healthcare costs, violent crime, troubled higher education, including public college and best person to continue the progress to ensure schools, lead contamination, a lack of jobs and trade school, as well as expanding Pell Grants to our economy works for everyone, not just those opportunities, an impending climate crisis, & cover year-round living expenses for students. at the top. crumbling infrastructure. We need a proactive More immediately however, I support abolish- Congresswoman, ready to focus on our issues. IMMIGRATION ing student loan debt to spur massive economic : I stand for love, respect, diversity and inclusion. These values should IMMIGRATION: I would immediately work growth, set free a generation bound by debt, drive our immigration policy. I’ll work to re- to end this administration’s cruel, inhumane and end this avoidable and foreseeable problem unite families separated at the border, lift travel policies at the southern border and investigate once and for all. bans, and reverse cuts to the refugee program. & hold accountable anyone involved in the I’ll support comprehensive immigration re- outrageous human rights violations this ad- Matko Lee Chullin, III form with a clear pathway to citizenship and a ministration has committed. I would propose permanent citizenship solution for immigrants to implement a moratorium on deportations for GOALS: As a concerned citizen, father, and who arrived in the United States as children. anyone without a history of violent crime, pro- grandfather, I am running for this office to tect the DREAMers, and build a just pathway to improve the lives of the diverse population in HEALTH CARE: The ACA achieved great citizenship. the seventh District of Maryland. My focus will strides expanding health care coverage in the be on education, healthcare, environment, and US. To improve, Trump era cuts would have to HEALTH CARE: I would build on the economic development. be reversed and new features added like creat- Affordable Care Act, expanding rights and ing a public option and expanding prevention benefits until we have true, universal coverage IMMIGRATION : We have enough immigra- and wellness opportunities. I support a federal under Medicare for All. Whether the process tion laws. These laws need to be enforced. single-payer system that provides every person takes one piece of legislation or several, we HEALTH CARE access to high-quality, affordable health care as need to move toward a just system in which : I would vote to improve it for the foundation of health coverage in the US. all Americans can count on their healthcare everyone. coverage. Medicare for All will end premiums, ENVIRONMENT: The government should re- ENVIRONMENT: We need a rapid transition co-pays, and deductibles & ensure complete duce fossil fuel use and clean up toxic waste sites. to clean energy sources, technology and infra- coverage for all. structure within the United States and abroad. GUN SAFETY: I propose better vetting of Scientists have said the world has less than 20 ENVIRONMENT: We need a Green New Deal foreign nationals and improved mental health years to address climate change. That is why I that can move our society to 100% renewable screenings. stand for the Green New Deal and other aggres- energy as soon as possible. We need to expand sive proposals to mitigate the effects of climate public transit, plant billions of trees, improve ECONOMY: Provide more vocational training change and protect this planet for the next water and air quality, and mobilize immediately in high school and community college. generation and beyond. to address the impending climate crisis head on. DISCRIMINATION: Provide more diver- The federal government, in coordination with GUN SAFETY: Gun violence is a dangerous sity and sensitivity training in school and the other sovereign nations, international agencies, threat. In Congress, I will work to pass common workplace. and NGOs, must take an active role. sense gun safety laws, including banning auto- STUDENT LOANS: Make community college matic assault rifles, closing gun show loopholes, GUN SAFETY: In the immediate short term, free to low income students and provide finan- and passing universal background checks. Gun we must as a country adopt universal back- cial education in high school. owners need to insure their firearms and be ground checks, a national gun registry and accountable. I’ll take on the NRA and the poli- an assault weapons ban at the federal level. ticians beholden to them so that we can address We must keep weapons of war off our streets. traumatic gun violence in our communities. We must also address poverty and trauma. By lifting Americans out of poverty and addressing ECONOMY: In Congress, I’ll address record the trauma endured by so many of our neigh- income inequality with a suite of policies that bors, we can end potential gun violence before are fair to workers. Unions have been under it begins. assault for decades, and it’s time to reverse that. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2020 SPECIAL ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 5

We must strengthen equal employment laws companies, and give money to create better and plan while outlining a path for future families to address discrimination. Tax treatment of more efficient clean energy systems. Stop oil that respects their dignity. unearned income should be on par with earned and gas drilling on federally-owned land. The HEALTH CARE income and unfair loopholes and subsidies in United States has to be not only a player on the : I would continue the ACA the tax code for the rich should be removed. international stage in regards to climate change but expand it in specific ways. I suspect uni- but one of the leaders. The sooner, the better. versal health coverage will come to the United DISCRIMINATION: The U.S. should strive States but that we will need to do this in stages to live up to its promise of becoming a diverse, GUN SAFETY: There has to be a balance to allocate the resources and develop the in- inclusive, and fair democracy. I propose we between the 2nd Amendment and not having frastructure. I favor expanding ACA to low in- launch a National Preparedness Initiative on people killed. Federal legislation and incentives come families currently left out and allowing a Diversity and Inclusion to develop and advance given to states to pass legislation in key areas ‘buy in’ to others. My plan for a universal health a proactive multi-sector strategy promoting to help reduce gun violence can help. I would card will save billions annually. education, policy reform, and culture change raise the age from 18 to 21, outlaw assault ENVIRONMENT focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. weapons and high-capacity magazines. The : First we need to separate federal government can give grants to states for environmental science from political rhetoric. I STUDENT LOANS : In Congress, I will fight implementing programs aimed at reducing gun am in favor of the federal government support- to increase funding for Pell grants, reduce the violence. ing research into sustainable and clean sources cost of higher education, and expand workforce of energy. This could include industrial grants development programs. I support comprehen- ECONOMY: There will always be income for business and tax credits for citizens. There sive public and social service loan forgiveness inequality in a capitalist society but everyone should be an emphasis on battery technology programs to include contingent or adjunct can also make their lives better. Those on the before we will see cleaner energy replace fossil faculty in higher education and allowing federal lower end of the continuum should be working fuels student loans to be refinanced when interest hard to improve their situation, and those on GUN SAFETY rates decline or discharged during bankruptcy. the upper end should be helping them get there, : Guns purchased legally should while government gives the same opportunities include licensing with competency testing. to everyone for better jobs and education so that There should be national ‘red flag’ laws and Jermyn Davidson they can live their own American Dream. we need to renew a ban on assault weapons. No response received by deadline. Ammunition regulation should be included and DISCRIMINATION: The federal government we need to eliminate gun show loop holes. Our has a responsibility to lead these initiatives and local efforts should focus on reducing guns on Darryl Gonzalez I support any effort to ban bias. It has no place the street. Confiscated hand guns should never www.gonzalezforcongress.com in American society. I would affirm policies get back into circulation. already in place and propose and support any GOALS: I hope that someone with a solid ECONOMY additional legislation that is required to protect : We will focus on Equity not just knowledge of the legislative process, some- people in these and other marginalized groups. Equality. First we increase the minimum wage one who is trustworthy and honest, someone to $15/hour. We won’t rely only on an increase who has integrity and has common sense and STUDENT LOANS: The students who are in tax of top tier billionaires, but look to im- someone with a track record of not politics but least able to afford college are the ones who prove wages and prospects for employment in advocating for other people—because that is need the loans the most, so I would support our district. I will work on federal investment what a representative in the House is supposed having more money available for need-based in infrastructure. Education will be broadened to do—can get elected. I want people to know students. I also would decrease the interest rates to include trades and be offered to all ages. Our they can vote for a REPRESENTATIVE, not a on college loans so that the government only workforce needs to evolve. breaks even on the program and does not make politician. DISCRIMINATION money. One interesting plan includes having : We can’t legislate public IMMIGRATION: If someone is here ille- students pay back a percentage of their discre- opinion or sentiment but we can make very gally, then generally, they should not be here. tionary income. clear with laws and enforcement that institu- Maryland allows them to stay if they meet tional racism and bigotry will not be tolerated. certain conditions: if they are in school, pay I suggest we start by completing ratification of tax and register for Selective Service, which I Mark Steven Gosnell the Equal Rights Amendment. We will call out agree with. There should also be attendance www.electgosnell.com discrimination when we see it. The Civil Rights and GPA requirements. I favor adding options Act of 1964 should be made to include protec- GOALS: I am the director of a medical inten- to the college enrollment requirement, such tion of sexual orientation and preferences. sive care unit in Baltimore and although I’m as apprenticeship programs, or skilled trades proud of our team, I am appalled by the rate STUDENT LOANS: I propose reducing the employment. of drug and gun related crime in our district. reliance on 4 yr degrees and promote 2 yr HEALTH CARE: The ACA, or any legislation There is poor access to basic medical care and a ‘advanced’ degrees from major universities. that gives people access to affordable health lack of jobs or decent housing in our city. I will Federal subsidy for degrees condensed into two care and covers pre-existing health conditions get results and represent our diverse commu- year options, concentrating on nursing, com- is a good thing. ACA funding came from cuts nity with energy and resolve. I’m not a career puter science and teaching. Current student in spending and fines for not having health politician. I feel compelled to act. debt could still be consolidated but consider insurance. So increase access to health care, but allowing bundling of student loan and home be careful with how it is being paid for. A ten IMMIGRATION: Our country is better with loan at the lowest rate of the two to foster home percent tax on indoor tanning that raises $3 cultural diversity. There should be an eas- ownership. billion to pay for health care? I am all for it. ier process for citizenship without financial hurdles or quotas. Immigrants should be given ENVIRONMENT: The more wind and so- an opportunity to work legally and pay taxes if lar energy we have, the better off we will be, they are showing good faith in attaining citi- so we should give tax credits to clean energy zenship. 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Act, buttressing of Voting Rights, nationwide purchase, and closing loopholes in the system, Leslie E. Grant ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment such as those exploited at gun shows. and suppression of hate groups are effective http://lesliegrantforcongress.com ECONOMY mechanisms for reducing discrimination. I : Education and employment GOALS : I live in the District, care about the also support legislation that promotes equitable opportunities are the most effective ways to District and am a positive voice for our diverse treatment for all, and addresses disparities in close the gap. For those that want to pursue residents. I will connect our communities criminal justice and pay equity. their education, finances should not be the around core concerns that impact us all...access primary concern; public college should be free. to affordable healthcare, quality education/ STUDENT LOANS: I would champion legis- I also want to improve the availability of skills training programs without the burden of in- lation that expands low interest federal student training in crafts like plumbing, electrical work surmountable student loan debt, transportation loan and grant programs, eliminates interest and masonry. I believe we need more quality and broadband internet availability, confidence accrual for full time students, expands student jobs near home. loan forgiveness programs, reauthorizes Title VII in our water and infrastructure. DISCRIMINATION Health Professions Training Programs, provides : People are people, IMMIGRATION: I would affirm our commit- FAFSA navigation assistance, and substan- period. Everyone deserves respect and the ment to DACA recipients and their pathway tially penalizes predatory lenders and schools. chance to live a healthy, happy life. The books I to citizenship, support a humane asylum and Affordable workforce development programs have written revolve around this very premise. refugee system where families are not separated needed. Restoring the Voting Rights Act and HR1 are and where due process, legal representation easily the most effective ways to democratize and adequate medical treatment are provided. America so that everyone can be heard and a I would work toward reinstating employment Dan Hiegel more inclusive society can grow from where we authorization for spouses of H-1B visa holders No response received by deadline. stand today. and support pragmatic, effective border security STUDENT LOANS: I support legislating laws measures. F. Michael against predatory lending to help those already HEALTH CARE: Healthcare is a right, and I Higginbotham burdened by student loan debt. As a congress- support access for everyone. I would expand man, I will advance laws that will enable more http://higginbothamforcongress.com and improve the ACA to reduce premium pay- funding for public colleges to reduce the risk for ments, limit copayments and deductibles, pro- GOALS: I am sick and tired of the injustices future students. vide comprehensive coverage including adult I see in the 7th District, specifically the social dental care, hearing aids, addiction treatment, norms that allow women to earn .81 cents per Terri Hill mental health and vision services. I support every dollar a man earns, and only .67 cents http://terrihillforcongress.com efforts to reduce costs of prescription drugs and when referring to minority women. I am tired eliminate the Medicare ‘donut hole’. of the justice policies that facilitate the mass in- GOALS: As a practicing physician, scientist carceration of the desperate and poor through- and effective legislator I’ll bring unique and ENVIRONMENT: We must address cli- out our country. It is time to legislate for a more needed skills to Congress. My experience allows mate change immediately by following evi- me to speak to the daily challenges faced by dence-based science recommendations that just society. regular people, not just with respect to health urge innovative technologies to reduce our IMMIGRATION: I am ready to put in the hard care and prescription costs, access, and quality, carbon footprint: clean energy, agricultural work needed for comprehensive immigration but to education, jobs, housing and the impacts efficiency, consistent enforcement of violations, reform that will offer a clear path to citizenship of climate change. Our issues are urgent, and recycling programs and increased green spaces. for undocumented citizens in our nation and our citizens demand action. Federal resources should be allocated for clean restore asylum laws that are more consistent air and water, and protection of the Chesapeake with our historical record and international law. IMMIGRATION: To ensure our security Bay. and preserve our values, policy must be clear, HEALTH CARE: The Affordable Care Act, GUN SAFETY: A first step in reducing gun inclusive, allow rapid response to humanitarian similar to every other major legislation, has crisis, address current and projected work- violence is closing loopholes that do not re- areas that can be improved. I would look to data quire purchasers to have background checks. force needs, recognize our current reality, and from the past several years and work to both ex- provide protection and a path to legal residency Assault weapons are unnecessary. The assault pand and improve the quality of care available weapons ban should be reinstated. Children in or citizenship to those contributing to our in America for our vulnerable populations, such communities and economy. America’s success many parts of our district and the country are as the elderly and children, especially in areas exposed directly to gun violence and its rami- depends on attracting and supporting success- of preventive care and reducing out-of-pocket ful integr fications. Their traumatic experiences and gun drug cost. storage must be appropriately addressed. HEALTH CARE: I’d vote to reinstate pro- ENVIRONMENT : The federal government visions removed from the ACA. I’d vote to ECONOMY: Economic policies need to be should establish guidelines for stemming and centered on expanding the middle class and preserve quality and lower health care costs eventually reducing air, water and soil pollu- through allowing of negotiation of drug pricing; sustaining job creation and training to aid in tion. I support smart initiatives that offer job lifting families from poverty. Minimum wage cost review, oversight and fee setting mech- growth in alternative energy industries which anisms; global budget funding of facilities & has not been raised since 2009, and should be will allow America to reduce our dependence increased to a living wage. To gain and main- separate funding for capital projects; and/or on fossil fuels and smartly transition to relying establishing a national long-term care option. tain employment, communities require viable on renewable energy and power generation. and reliable public transportation, and safe, Gradual transition to single-payer system may dependable, affordable childcare. GUN SAFETY: I propose commonsense be optimal. policies that focus on training gun owners of ENVIRONMENT: I support the Green New DISCRIMINATION: Discrimination is the proper usage and storage of their guns, intolerable. Enforcement of the Civil Rights Deal. We must immediately reinstitute environ- federal background checks for those looking to mental protection laws that have been eroded LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2020 SPECIAL ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 7 under Trump’s administration. We must create under the AFA, and make suitable changes to it background to make a difference from Day data-driven policies based on quality research so it remains affordable to everyone. One. Codify Roe v. Wade into law to prevent a to reduce our emissions, conserve our resources conservative Supreme Court from taking away ENVIRONMENT and create clean new energies. We must treat : We need to create millions a woman’s right to choose. climate change like the emergency it is. of good American jobs in clean and renewable energy, and directly confront the racial and ENVIRONMENT: Climate change is arguably GUN SAFETY: At the federal level, I would economic inequality embedded in the tradi- the greatest threat facing us and it is para- support all gun sense legislation including: close tional fossil fuel economy. We should invest in mount that the federal government act quickly. background check loopholes, ban assault weap- sustainable, resilient infrastructure, reduce our Maintain our commitment to the 2015 Paris ons, implement red flag laws, allow physicians carbon footprint in every sector of our econ- Climate Accord to hold global warming to “well to talk to their patients about gun safety, fund omy, stop giving huge tax breaks to the big oil below” 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) quality research on gun safety and the health and gas companies, move away from coal. above pre-industrial levels. We need more mass and economic impacts of gun violence. transit instead of expanding current highways. GUN SAFETY : I support a complete ban on Plant large numbers of shade trees. ECONOMY: Increase minimum wage, close automatic assault rifles, large caliber guns, the achievement gap in schools, provide more large capacity magazines, and ID check of gun GUN SAFETY: While respecting the 2nd career and technical training, invest in uni- buyers. Amendment of the Constitution, banning versal early childhood education reduce the assault rifles is a necessary, but insufficient re- ECONOMY costs of higher education, relieve student debt, : I support living wage for every sponse to reduce gun violence. Additional steps provide affordable healthcare. worker, paid family leave, and tuition free col- include adequate police numbers and eliminat- lege education. I also think we need to cap the ing one of the causes of gun violence (gang wars DISCRIMINATION : Protect the civil rights large salaries paid to the senior management of over drugs) by reasonable policies (decriminal- of students. Implement restorative practices our publicly traded companies. ization) on drugs. Increase gun safety training in schools. Update the Voting Rights Act to DISCRIMINATION and education for those who do own guns. ensure adequate voter protection, access and : I think there should be awareness. Amending the Civil Rights Act of stricter laws and sever penalties for discrimina- ECONOMY: First, increase wealth and income 1964 to include a ban on discrimination based tion of any type, including race, gender identifi- for those with insufficient wealth and income. on sexual orientation, gender identity and sex cation, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. That can be achieved by various measures, in the areas of public accommodation, such as STUDENT LOANS: The student loans are including increasing the minimum wage to $15 education, employment and public spaces. a big burden on all families with children in an hour. Help for small businesses. Create and retain good jobs in the U.S. Second, increase STUDENT LOANS college. The students should be able to refi- : Would allow student tax rates on excessive wealth and high incomes. loans to be refinanced generally and discharged nance their student loans, and college education should be free. I passed a bill in the Maryland Strong economic growth, budget surpluses, and in bankruptcy; delay student loan repayment higher taxes as with President Clinton. until earnings are 250% above federal pov- Assembly which allows for college loans to be erty levels; institute Pay-it-Forward education waived over 10 years for those who were or- DISCRIMINATION: Eliminate discrimina- finance programs; expand public service loan phans or in the foster care system; this policy tion in any form. Support the HOME act to end forgiveness programs to include public school should be implemented for all students. housing discrimination by income. Promote teachers, contingent or adjunct higher ed “Ban the Box” legislation for housing, job, and faculty and other public employees in un- Paul V. Konka college applications. Enforce current anti-dis- der-served communities. crimination laws and enact new laws where nec- Campaign Email: [email protected] essary. Educate against discrimination at every GOALS: Climate change: If we do not solve grade level. Jay Jalisi this problem, we might not survive to solve STUDENT LOANS: Those students who take www.drjayforcongress.com the other problems. Financial responsibility: public service jobs should have their loan pay- GOALS Government deficits approaching one trillion : I have been a medical doctor for 30 ments forgiven. Those students who graduate dollars are irresponsible and must end. We years and have been in elected office for the and then take high-paying jobs in the private last 6 years. I am running for Congress because need budget surpluses (as was the case under sector should continue with their loan pay- I know the issues Baltimore City, Baltimore President Clinton) during good economic times ments. Accommodations should be made for County and Howard County have and feel so that temporary deficits can see us through those graduates who do not have high-paying capable to address them in a meaningful way. I future recessions. BA, MBA, JD. private sector jobs. Long-term goal should be a had the honor of being a friend and mentee of IMMIGRATION: No kids in cages! Keep high-quality, debt-free higher education for all Congressman Elijah Cummings, and know his families together. Increase foreign assistance who want it. vision for the District well. to encourage immigrants to stay in their home IMMIGRATION: As an immigrant I know that countries, but welcome those who want to come Kweisi Mfume to the greatest country on earth. Increase immi- America is a nation of immigrants and also a www.mfumeforcongress.com nation of laws. Our current immigration policy gration judges to end backlog. Comprehensive is flawed and must be changed to meet the immigration reform that supports the basic GOALS: I believe the 7th Congressional needs of the 21st century. As a Congressman, I rights and dignity of all working people and District and our country face crucial crossroads will work for a full & comprehensive overhaul eliminates the exploitation of immigrant ahead. I also believe it is important to always of our immigration policy that protects our workers. replace leadership with leadership. We cannot miss the opprtunity to send the strongest rep- country, secures our borders, and also offers HEALTH CARE: Expand and improve the resentation to Congress now. Having served in a clear path to citizenship for undocumented Affordable Care Act until all who want health this position for 10 years, I am the only candi- immigrants care insurance have it at a reasonable price. date who is proven, tested, and ready to go to HEALTH CARE My twelve years at the Centers for Medicare : We need to make changes to work on day one with seniority. provide healthcare coverage to all Americans & Medicaid Services provides an exceptional 8 2020 SPECIAL ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

IMMIGRATION: Immigration built America forgiveness programs for graduates working STUDENT LOANS: I think student loans and it continues to be the heartbeat of the in certain public interest fields with incomes should be part of bankruptcy. We need to make American economy. I will fight to require below a certain level, and in the most extreme schools available to everyone and free. humane immigration policies at our borders so cases debt forgiveness. that we will not have to relive the tragedies of the last few years, e.g., policies that put people Saafir A. Rabb in cages or permanently divided children from Adrian Petrus http://saafirforcongress.com http://adrianpetrus.com their parents. In addition, I will work to create a GOALS: We are living in a time of a new sensible pathway to citizenship. GOALS: I want to make some changes, it normal and the irresponsible activities hap- HEALTH CARE: Healthcare is a right. I will should not be about politics, but it should be pening at the federal level are jeopardizing our vote to expand the Affordable Care Act (ACA), about the future of the district. The future of democracy. As a son of MD-07, and one who beginning with restoring the protections young kids in Baltimore and around the nation. has devoted to this community my entire life, I stripped from the ACA by this Administration. If we give every child a chance to succeed, then recognize the need for a champion of practical My healthcare vision includes expanded one day they will make their own wealth and legislation for effective redress. I will be the healthcare access for low-income Americans, a not depending on the government. We need to most effective servant for immediate and long- public health insurance model like Medicare, end homelessness, there is no reason to have term implementation of the needed changes. enhanced private and/or employer-sponsored homeless people. Jobs. IMMIGRATION insurance options, and a tax credit to offset : We are a country of immi- IMMIGRATION: I would make sure that ev- premium costs. grants. Immigration laws need to protect those eryone has a chance to be a US Resident. As an individuals and families from undemocratic ENVIRONMENT: The federal government immigrant myself I would support a immigra- regimes seeking refuge and asylum in the U.S. should be the chief architect and chief enforcer tion law that would work for everyone. We must work with our allies to promote refuge of existing and forward-looking environmental globally for anyone facing oppression in the HEALTH CARE: I lost my brother a few years policies. It should implement environmental wake of authoritarian abuse or imminent dan- ago because he did not have health care. None policies that incentivize responsible personal ger due to war and other violence. of us knew he was sick. I would support any choices, motivate corporations to make better health care plan that would insure everyone in HEALTH CARE choices (by carrot, by stick or both), steer us : The Affordable Care Act the nation. We also have to change the entire towards an increasingly green economy, and is imperfect, but its passage has resulted in health care system, that would be a huge chal- establish America as a global environmental easier access to health services for millions of lenge. Pharmaceutical companies are to power- leader. Americans. Crucial components of the ACA— ful, but we do need strong policies. such as prohibiting discrimination based on GUN SAFETY: Reinstating an assault weap- pre-existing diagnoses and requiring coverage ENVIRONMENT: We need to move toward ons ban and adopting a national background of mental health services and preventive ser- green energy, green jobs. I been doing a lot of check system focused on psychological com- vices for women—must continue. The ultimate research on Hemp and I believe that the key to petency are two key gun safety policies I will goal is universal coverage for everyone. many of our challenges. We need to farm more pursue in Congress. In 1994, I helped pass hemp to help our climate. ENVIRONMENT an assault weapons ban that lasted 10 years. : We must institute legislative consideration for climate change and protec- Congress has not had the will to reinstate the GUN SAFETY: I have said this back in 2016 ban once it was lifted. I will fight to change tion of the environment in every aspect of our and still saying now. We need to put an end to policies, especially energy, jobs, and new infra- that if I earn the honor of serving the People in sells if illegal guns and go after those who sell Congress. structure. We must build in an environmentally stolen or illegal guns. No matter how many responsible way. The present workforce of the policies we put in place to make it harder for a ECONOMY: I will work to increase the federal coal, oil, and gas industries need an opportu- obeying citizen and we do nothing to prevent minimum wage to $15/hour today, with that nity to be re-trained as the future workforce of the criminals to get their hands on guns. figure indexed to inflation. I will also work to sustainable energy. revisit the most recent tax cuts for the highest ECONOMY: I know that if we help young kids GUN SAFETY earning Americans so that we can invest that : It is possible to craft legislation with the best education, after school programs, that does not restrict ordinary citizens’ ability money into educating our children and expand- trade schools and make sure they understand ing skills training opportunities. The policy to use guns for hunting or recreation. However, generational wealth, then instead of keeping non-military citizens should not have access to focus is investing in opportunities that prepare poor people depending on the government , we people to earn more money. military grade weaponry. In addition to gun can get them the tools to start a business and to control, allocations to expand mental health have a better paying job. We need to bring tech DISCRIMINATION: It sometimes appears as services are needed to reduce mass shootings companies in district 7th. if our society faces more biases today than we and suicides, and job growth is needed to curb did just a few years ago. The federal government DISCRIMINATION: I have zero tolerance on homicides in urban centers. must ensure existing anti-discrimination laws discrimination. I’m a victim of work discrim- ECONOMY are fully enforced by the people and institutions : All citizens must have access to ination now. The problem starts with DOL government-sponsored economic development created to do so. Next, our nation must ac- and they have to change. No matter how many knowledge one form of bigotry is just as harm- opportunities that result in living wage jobs complains they get, it seems they always help and growth of entrepreneurial initiatives. The ful as any other form of bigotry so our laws employers and not employees. I was injured on must align to reflect that truth. entire tax system has been reconfigured to favor the job in January, then the employer fired me the wealthy and large corporations. Reform is before I recovered from injury. Even that ADA STUDENT LOANS: The student loan crisis needed so that everyone pays their fair share. protected me, the employer does not follow may cripple our future economy. We must act laws. DISCRIMINATION now to ensure a financially stable future work- : Discrimination per- force. I support allowing students to lower their meates all parts of our society and hurts ev- student loan rates through refinancing, loan eryone—victims and perpetrators alike. We need leaders who will use their bully pulpits to LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 2020 SPECIAL ELECTION VOTERS’ GUIDE | vote411.org 9 promote the positives of our society, the potential for excellence that resides in all of our home Voters’ Checklist for Special communities and throughout our society as a whole. Election on February 4 STUDENT LOANS: The cost of higher education has spiraled out of control, making it U.S. REPRESENTATIVE FOR DISTRICT 7 inaccessible to the working and middle classes. I This checklist may be marked, clipped and taken with you into the voting booth. support legislation to make community college (You may also take the whole Voters’ Guide in with you.) free. We need to explore legislation linking loan forgiveness to civil service, and we should create Jill P. Carter parity through discharging student debt and REPUBLICANS Matko Lee Chullin, III providing lower cost education for the economi- Republicans may vote for no cally disadvantaged. more than 1. Jay Fred Cohen Christopher M. Anderson Nathaniel M. Costley, Sr. Charles U. Smith James C. Arnold Maya Rockeymoore Cummings http://charlesusmith.com Ray Bly Jermyn Davidson GOALS: To bring honesty to the 7th congres- Darryl Gonzalez sional district. Brian L. Brown Reba A. Hawkins Mark Steven Gosnell IMMIGRATION : a massive over haul of the Leslie E. Grant immigration system . Kimberly Klacik Liz Matory Dan Hiegel HEALTH CARE: to continue affordable care William Newton F. Michael Higginbotham ENVIRONMENT: enforce the regulations Terri Hill GUN SAFETY: enforce the rules and bring Jay Jalisi better and new rules to the 21st century to the DEMOCRATS Paul V. Konka meaning of the second amendment Democrats may vote for no more than 1. Kweisi Mfume ECONOMY: America is falling behind in the T. Dan Baker world market there were bad decision by our Adrian Petrus former leaders which can be corrected. America Talmadge Branch Saafir A. Rabb should reinvest in itself to bring jobs back to Alicia D. Brown Harry Spikes this country and attention should be payed to the workers and not the top 1% PERCENT Anthony Carter, Sr. Charles Stokes

DISCRIMINATION: enforce the bill of rights for all something the country has not done. it comes down the have and the have not money. If you do not have it then you have no rights that goes for any color . Dear Voter, STUDENT LOANS: student loan forgiveness You can make a tax-deductible contribution to support the Voters’ Harry Spikes Guide and voter education in Maryland. No response received by deadline. Donate online: www.lwvmd.org/make_donation OR: Charles Stokes Make your tax-deductible contribution payable to: http://electcharlesstokes.com League of Women Voters of Maryland No response received by deadline. ...and mail to: League of Women Voters of Maryland 121 Cathedral Street, Suite 2B Annapolis MD 21401

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