IMMIGRATION
SENATE RACE
Angela Alsobrooks (Democrat)
Supports reform of immigration system.
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Will create a pathway to citizenship for those already living and working in the United States
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Will support initiatives such as The American Dream and Promise Act, aimed at safeguarding the rights and future of DREAMers and TPS recipients
Larry Hogan (Republican)
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Believes in the deportation of illegal immigrants with a history of violent crimes.
HOUSE RACES
House District 1
Blaine Miller (Democrat)
Believes economic growth relies on a dynamic workforce and immigrants contribute significantly to innovation, entrepreneurship, and productivity.
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Believes border security ensures the safety of citizens and prevents illegal activities.
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Believes refugees and vulnerable populations seek protection, and a well-regulated immigration system allows the U.S. to fulfill its humanitarian obligations.
Andy Harris (Republican)
Believes in a strong border patrol.
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Supports increasing and empowering border patrol, using advanced technology and building physical barriers.
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Intentions securing the border as the first step to ending illegal immigration into the United States.
House District 2
Jonny Olszewski (Democrat)
Aims to establish integration programs to support immigrant communities, their families, institutions and advance their integration into the local community to support inclusion and prosperity.
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Plans to issue an executive order to establish a New Americans Task Force, which will work to guide county officials on how to build and maintain relationships with members from immigrant communities.
Kimberly Klacik (Republican)
Supports a complete close of the U.S. southern border.
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Believes people should only be able to gain citizenship or reside here if they have been granted that citizenship or residence from a judge.
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Wants to increase border security.
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Has said she is in favor of deportations.
Jasen Wunder (Libertarian)
Firmly believes in the free movement of people in and out of The United States.
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Believes that border control should be left to the individual states.
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Believes the immigration process should be streamlined and allow individuals to contribute to the system, which will ultimately benefit everyone.
House District 3
Sarah Elfreth (Democrat)
Has voted yes to pass a bill that extends the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit to undocumented immigrants.
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Voted to repeal a bill that requires licenses for immigrant health care workers, which prohibits the health occupations board from denying license, certification or registration to qualified noncitizen applicants.
Robert Steinberger (Republican)
Believes in a stronger border patrol.
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Supports providing resources, personnel and authority for Border Patrol and Customs to detain and deport undocumented immigrants.
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Believes in deploying the latest technology to serve as a force multiplier and protect areas of no natural physical barriers, preventing individuals from illegally entering the United States.
Miguel Barajas (Libertarian)
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Specific information not found.
House District 4
Glenn Ivey (Democrat)
Supports the 21st century immigration system and believes that reform should treat all immigrants humanely.
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Believes in enforcing the law against employers who abuse H-2A and H-2B visas.
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Aims to extend rights to DREAMers to legalize their immigration status fully and permanently.
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Supports establishing a pathway to citizenship for immigrants to recognize their contributions to the U.S.
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Supports properly funding the security of U.S. borders.
George McDermott (Republican)
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Supports open borders
House District 5
Steny Hoyer (Democrat)
Wants to secure the idea that America is for anyone wanting to make a better life for themselves.
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Believes in reform of immigration policy and visited detention centers to see how they could be improved.
Michelle Talkington (Republican)
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Supports hiring more immigration workers and judges
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Supports re-establishing “Remain in Mexico” policy
House District 6
April McClain-Delaney (Democrat)
Prepared to deliver critical, bipartisan legislation to secure the border that treats people fairly and humanely while preserving the right to legal immigration.
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Will support legislation that protects the U.S.’s commitment to its allies in Ukraine and Israel as they defend themselves against tyranny and terrorism, while also providing much-needed humanitarian assistance to civilians affected by conflicts of war.
Neil Parrot (Republican)
Believes in the enforcement of existing immigration laws.
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Supports the increasement of ICE’s ability to locate, detain, and remove illegal immigrants
House District 7
Kweisei Mfume (Democrat)
Wants to focus on treating immigrants humanely at the border.
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Does not support how Customs and Border Patrol agents treat people at the border.
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Wants to make the process easier to become a citizen, with less processing time.
Scott Collier (Republican)
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Campaign did not respond to information requests.
Ronald Owens-Bey (Libertarian)
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Specific information not found.
House District 8
Jamie Raskin (Democrat)
Supports immigration reform and humane treatment of immigrants.
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Supports pathway to citizenship for immigrants in the United States.
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Voted yes on in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants.
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Opposes deportation of undocumented immigrants to their country of origin.
Cheryl Riley (Republican)
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Nancy Wallace (Green)
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Believes in an overhaul of immigration system, including focusing on assisting other nations in creating prosperous societies.
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Supports giving undocumented immigrants who are residing and working in the U.S legal status.
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Does not support deporting sex trafficking victims, in hopes of allowing them to testify in trial.