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U.S. Representative · Congressional District 4 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
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View all candidates in this raceJoseph Gomes is a social worker and community leader running as a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland’s 4th District. A resident of Prince George’s County for nearly three decades, Gomes has a background in the medical field, having worked as an associate at Medstar Washington Hospital Center since 2004. He currently serves as the President of the Calverton Citizens Association and has held leadership roles in the Bangladesh Christian Association. His campaign emphasizes youth empowerment, with a specific focus on steering young people away from drug abuse and criminality toward fulfilling lives. Gomes describes himself as a working-class individual committed to addressing the struggles of families through fresh concepts in education, healthcare, and economic support.
Sources: Campaign website
I will set our youth free from drug abuse and criminality and put them on the path to a fulfilling life.
I’m committed to changing the game for our young generation and working-class families by bringing and putting into practice fresh concepts and approaches that have the potential to improve society as a whole.
I myself as a working-class person in our society, I find that we all occasionally struggle to make ends meet.
I spent my energy; my talent and I have been voluntarily working with the youth in the local community to help them succeed in their general knowledge and math studies for the past 8 years.
I will continue to work for youth, jobs, education, low-income family’s food, shelter, & health, law enforcement, and immigration & equal rights for all.
Source: josephgomesforuscongress.com
Youth Empowerment
Aims to prevent drug abuse and criminality while providing leadership skills and educational support.
“I will set our youth free from drug abuse and criminality and put them on the path to a fulfilling life. ... I have arranged youth seminars aimed at enhancing the quality of education and developing leadership skills.”
Working-Class Support
Focuses on providing assistance to families struggling to make ends meet through fresh economic approaches.
“I’m committed to changing the game for our young generation and working-class families by bringing and putting into practice fresh concepts and approaches that have the potential to improve society as a whole.”
Low-Income Services
Advocates for essential services including nutrition, housing, and healthcare for low-income populations.
“I will continue to work for youth, jobs, education, low-income family’s food, shelter, & health...”
Immigration and Equal Rights
Commits to advocating for immigration reform and ensuring equal rights for all citizens.
“I will continue to work for... immigration & equal rights for all.”
Joseph Gomes is identified as one of six Democratic challengers running against incumbent Representative Glenn Ivey in the primary for Maryland's 4th Congressional District. External coverage lists him alongside other candidates seeking the federal seat in an election cycle that includes various state and federal races.
“I will set our youth free from drug abuse and criminality and put them on the path to a fulfilling life.”
Source“I have arranged youth seminars aimed at enhancing the quality of education and developing leadership skills.”
Source“I will continue to work for youth, jobs, education, low-income family’s food, shelter, & health”
Source“I will continue to work for youth, jobs, education, low-income family’s food, shelter, & health”
Source“I will continue to work for youth, jobs, education, low-income family’s food, shelter, & health, law enforcement”
Source“I will continue to work for... immigration & equal rights for all.”
Source“I will set our youth free from drug abuse and criminality”
Source“I’m currently the President of the Prince Georg’s County Calverton Citizens Association (CCA) civic group leadership”
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