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U.S. Representative · Congressional District 7 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
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View all candidates in this raceKweisi Mfume is a veteran Democratic legislator representing Maryland’s 7th Congressional District, having first served in the U.S. House from 1987 to 1996 before returning in 2020. Born and educated in Baltimore, he began his public service career on the Baltimore City Council, where he worked on government diversification and community safety. Mfume notably served as the President and CEO of the NAACP for nine years, during which he focused on economic empowerment and established 75 new college-based chapters. His legislative record includes co-sponsoring the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Civil Rights Bill of 1991, as well as authoring the Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act to improve diversity in clinical trials. He currently serves on the House Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and Small Business committees, positioning himself as an advocate for bi-partisan cooperation and health equity.
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He remains a constant advocate for bi-partisan political cooperation on social, economic, educational and healthcare issues.
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Minority Business Development
Advocating for the growth and competitiveness of minority-owned businesses through federal agency support.
“codified and tripled the budget of the only federal agency tasked with promoting the growth and competitiveness of minority-owned businesses (the Minority Business Development Agency)”
Healthcare Equity
Addressing disparities in healthcare and ensuring diversity in clinical research trials.
“passing legislation to address the longstanding need for diversity in clinical cancer trials by pharmaceutical companies using federal dollars (the “Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act”)”
Public Safety
Supporting legislation to restrict certain weapons and address federal crimes.
“sponsored legislative initiatives banning assault weapons and establishing stalking as a federal crime.”
Economic Empowerment
Restoring the prominence of civil rights organizations through economic and educational initiatives.
“His program to increase the organization’s relevance included civil rights enforcement, economic empowerment, educational excellence and affordable healthcare”
External coverage notes that Mfume faces a 2026 primary challenge from Baltimore City Councilman Mark Conway, who argues that current Democratic leadership has become "stale" and isn't sufficiently addressing local issues like energy costs and the opioid crisis. Mfume, who will be 77 at the time of the election, has responded by describing himself as a "fighter for the people" and expressed his intent to win another term. Reporters highlight that Mfume is a well-known incumbent who has held his seat across two separate tenures totaling 14 years.
“sponsored legislative initiatives banning assault weapons and establishing stalking as a federal crime.”
Source“He also served as a member of the Committee on Education and helped to impact commerce and industry matters as a senior member of the Small Business Committee.”
Source“address the longstanding need for diversity in clinical cancer trials by pharmaceutical companies using federal dollars (the “Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act”)”
Source“codified and tripled the budget of the only federal agency tasked with promoting the growth and competitiveness of minority-owned businesses”
Source“He serves on the House Oversight and Reform Committee, the Education and Labor Committee, and is Vice-Chair of the Small Business Committee.”
Source“he was chosen by the Speaker of the House to serve on the Ethics Committee and the Joint Economic Committee of the House and Senate”
Source“Let's celebrate Earth Day with gratitude and appreciation. #earthday2026”
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