Friend,

After much soul searching and consideration, I've decided to run for Congress in Maryland’s seventh congressional district.

The decision to run for Congress has not come lightly. As I reflect on the legacy of my late husband, Elijah Cummings, I feel called to ensure his vision for Baltimore and this country are honored.

My whole career I have fought to be a voice for the voiceless, focusing on creating a more equitable and inclusive America where every single person has the opportunity to succeed. As the former board chair of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, I’ve been a staunch defender of these programs for twenty years. As chair of Maryland’s Democratic Party, I’ve worked to ensure Democrats running for office have the resources they need to win up and down the ballot.

In Congress, I will be a champion for public education, affordable health care and voting rights, and will work every day to expand opportunity and lift up all communities.

We’re at a critical point in our democracy, where we are deciding what kind of nation we want to leave for future generations. Like Elijah, I am guided by an unwavering belief that this country is better than what we see coming out of the White House every day. I am dedicated to restoring honor and integrity to our government.

That’s why today I am humbly asking for you to become a donor to my campaign.

With gratitude,
Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings