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U.S. Representative · Congressional District 8 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
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View all candidates in this raceJames Dhruva 'JD' Kumar is a Democratic primary candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland's District 8, seeking office following his background as an executive leader who helped build a multi-billion dollar telecom and tech company in Montgomery County during the 1990s. He identifies himself as a linguist and international finance major who advocates for democracy, human rights, and freedom while opposing authoritarianism at all levels of government. Kumar outlines a five-year economic plan involving $250 billion in investment for his district and aims to negotiate discounted prices on basic items through supplier partnerships. His campaign emphasizes protecting civil rights alongside tradition and culture, with specific policy priorities focused on immigration pathways for long-term residents and healthcare access via nurse practitioners. He also pledges to maintain integrity and admit when wrong rather than remaining in denial about new information.
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"Majority Rules, Minority Rights " expresses a core principle in democratic governance that decisions should reflect the will of the majority, but that the rights and freedoms of minority groups must be protected to prevent oppression.\n\n"As your Congressional Representative , I will do the work on your behalf honestly, diligently, and with integrity."\n\n"We can achieve optimal outcomes for as many as possible here and beyond. I guarantee this."\n\n"I am a proven executive leader. I helped to build one of the most diverse, succesful, relevant Multi Billions sector model Telecoms and Tech companies in Montgomery County, Maryland in the 1990s."\n\n"Part of my five year, $250 Billion Plan is to Make Basics Affordable Again! Make Basics Cheap!"
Source: votejdk.com
Immigration
Focuses on pathways to status for long-term residents and differentiating citizenry after decades of immigration, using the term 'Get Your Game Right' regarding legal status.
“"Kumar said he is registered as \"JD Kumar\" and described several policy priorities focused on immigration and pathways to status for long-term residents."”
Economic Development
Proposes a five-year plan with $250 billion in investment for the district, aiming to make basic items affordable through supplier negotiations.
“"Part of my five year, $250 Billion Plan is to Make Basics Affordable Again! Make Basics Cheap!"”
Healthcare
Highlights the role and availability of Nurse Practitioners in the Medical Sector as a successful program.
“"Another very successful program is the role and availability of Nurse Practioners in the Medical Sector."”
Local congressional hopeful JD Kumar spoke at a Rockville community forum during the March 2 mayor-and-council meeting to outline immigration and citizenship priorities for his campaign. He identified himself as James Dhruva 'JD' Kumar, a Democratic primary candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from the district covering that area. The mayor thanked him for his remarks before the council moved on to scheduled presentations without triggering any specific council action based on his public comments.
“"Kumar said he is registered as \"JD Kumar\" and described several policy priorities focused on immigration and pathways to status for long-term residents."”
Source“"Part of my five year, $250 Billion Plan is to Make Basics Affordable Again! Make Basics Cheap!"”
Source“"Another very successful program is the role and availability of Nurse Practioners in the Medical Sector."”
Source“"As your Congressional Representative , I will do the work on your behalf honestly, diligently, and with integrity."”
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