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U.S. Representative · Congressional District 6 · 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 raceKiambo "Bo" White is a Democratic candidate seeking election to Maryland's Sixth Congressional District, running as a moderate Democrat for changing and challenging times. Born in Metro Detroit and now residing in Frederick/Frederick County at age 52, he began his political career with an internship with the Congressional Black Caucus Institute in 2008. His background includes work in hospitality, sales, small business development, and current employment as a Union Representative for government unions. White emphasizes that success is possible with proper tools regardless of race, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status, drawing on his own experience growing up in a diverse household where his mother raised three boys alone while working long hours. He identifies key issues demanding attention including climate awareness, drug issues, food insecurity, gun violence, healthcare, housing, sustainable wages, and women's reproductive rights.
Sources: Campaign website
"A Moderate Democrat For Changing and Challenging Times"
"I am a moderate democratic for changing and challenging times. Based on what I have seen, I know firsthand that while success is not guaranteed, with the proper tools and resources, it is always a possibility, regardless of race, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status."
"The facts and the truth never take a day off."
"I feel that far too many of us have forgotten the accurate vision of our America, and the true meaning of Democracy. We must have leaders in place that put our communities, and country ahead of one's ambition or political party."
Source: bowhiteforcongress.com
Democracy and Voting Rights
White advocates for robust democracy, fair and accessible electoral processes, and opposes political manipulation of district maps that disenfranchise communities.
“"I am a strong advocate of a robust democracy and voting rights signals an emphasis on the foundational principles of the United States. This includes ensuring fair and accessible electoral processes... Political manipulation of district maps, disenfranchise of certain communities, which is completely contrary to the principles upon which our country was founded"”
Climate Awareness
White lists climate awareness among key issues demanding attention alongside other pressing national concerns.
“"climate awareness, drug issues, food insecurity, gun violence, healthcare, housing, a sustainable wage, and women's reproductive rights are just a few of the issues that demand our attention and our action."”
Healthcare
White identifies healthcare as one of several critical issues requiring immediate focus and action.
“"climate awareness, drug issues, food insecurity, gun violence, healthcare, housing, a sustainable wage, and women's reproductive rights are just a few of the issues that demand our attention and our action."”
Housing
White includes affordable housing among the pressing challenges facing the nation.
“"climate awareness, drug issues, food insecurity, gun violence, healthcare, housing, a sustainable wage, and women's reproductive rights are just a few of the issues that demand our attention and our action."”
Women's Reproductive Rights
White lists protection of reproductive rights as a core issue requiring attention.
“"climate awareness, drug issues, food insecurity, gun violence, healthcare, housing, a sustainable wage, and women's reproductive rights are just a few of the issues that demand our attention and our action."”
Labor Union Growth
White highlights better paying jobs and labor union growth as priorities.
“"Better Paying Jobs and Labor Union Growth" (from campaign website issues list)”
Bethesda Magazine profiles White as a Democratic candidate running in the May 14 primary election for Congressional District 6, which is currently held by Rep. David Trone who is seeking the U.S. Senate seat. The Baltimore Sun describes him as a union representative from Frederick County with community college education and previous experience as a political representative for the Democratic Party.
“"Fighting for Education, Healthcare and Voting Rights" (campaign website issues list)”
Source“"housing... are just a few of the issues that demand our attention and our action."”
Source“"healthcare... are just a few of the issues that demand our attention and our action."”
Source“"climate awareness... are just a few of the issues that demand our attention and our action."”
Source“"Affordability and Accountability" (campaign website issues list)”
Source“"Better Paying Jobs and Labor Union Growth" (campaign website issues list)”
Source“"I have witnessed Black fathers defy every stereotype... I watched the parents of my Latin and South American friends working three jobs to provide a better life for the next generation."”
Source“"Protecting Our Democracy... Federal Agency's Intimidation Attacks On Constitutional Freedoms" (campaign website issues list)”
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