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U.S. Representative · Congressional District 4 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
A U.S. Representative serves as your district's voice in Congress, where they vote on federal laws, national budgets, and policies that impact daily life. They are responsible for securing federal funding for local infrastructure and helping residents resolve issues with federal agencies, such as the Social Security Administration or the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office matters because it ensures your community’s specific needs and priorities are represented in the national government.
View all candidates in this raceJakeya Johnson is a union steward, mother, proud HBCU graduate, reproductive justice advocate, and nonprofit leader running for U.S. Representative in Maryland. Born into a blue-collar family, she lost her mother at age 12 and was raised by a devoted father and village of loved ones who taught her the power of community and collective care. She worked her way up from retail jobs into leadership roles while enrolling in college full-time, rebuilding her life after becoming a parent and facing economic hardship in a system that often punishes working mothers. Johnson learned how to survive and challenge systems not built for people like her, believing real progress requires leaders willing to fight rather than use quiet or passive approaches. She is running for Congress because holding the seat isn't enough—this district needs someone who will fight loudly, boldly, and unapologetically for working people.
Sources: Campaign website
I don't answer to corporate PACs or special interest. I fight for working people.
Too often, politics protects the wealthy and the well-connected. I'm running to change that.
This is a seat meant to be used to fight loudly, boldly, and unapologetically for working people.
I'm fighting for the people who've been ignored, underpaid, overpoliced, and priced out.
Source: jakeyajohnson.com
Healthcare
Addresses lack of insurance coverage and affordability issues affecting millions across America
“Across America, millions of people don't have insurance, and millions more do, but can't afford to actually use it.”
Democracy/Government Ethics
Advocates for government accountability to voters rather than wealthy donors and corporate interests
“We need a government that answers to voters, not billionaires, corporate donors, and their own stock portfolios.”
Environmental Justice/Infrastructure
Calls for infrastructure built for current climate realities rather than outdated systems
“We need roads, energy grids, and water systems built for the climate realities we face now, not the world we lived in 50 years ago.”
Labor & Workers Rights
Emphasizes strong unions as builders of strong communities based on personal experience
“As a proud union steward and SEIU member, I know firsthand that strong unions build strong communities.”
Public Education
Advocates for schools focused on developing creative critical thinkers rather than test preparation
“Our schools should raise creative, critical thinkers, not just good test-takers.”
Housing/Cost of Living
Calls for affordable homes built by and for the community
“We need homes people can actually afford, built by and for our community.”
“Across America, millions of people don't have insurance, and millions more do, but can't afford to actually use it.”
Source“We need roads, energy grids, and water systems built for the climate realities we face now, not the world we lived in 50 years ago.”
Source“Our schools should raise creative, critical thinkers, not just good test-takers.”
Source“We need homes people can actually afford, built by and for our community.”
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