Elijah Cummings

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Elijah Cummings

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth January 18, 1951
Date of Death Oct. 17, 2019 (Age: 68)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Elijah Cummings graduated with honors from Baltimore City College high school and earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Howard University. He completed his Juris Doctor at the University of Maryland School of Law and was admitted to the Maryland bar. Cummings practiced law for nearly two decades before transitioning to public service, where he served in the Maryland House of Delegates for over a decade. He then spent more than two decades representing Maryland's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

Political Ideas

Elijah Cummings consistently advocated for economic equity and job creation, often aligning with progressive policies while supporting infrastructure and small business development. His commitment to education involved championing public school funding and opportunities for underprivileged communities, revealing a nuanced approach to social mobility. Cummings's support for universal healthcare and the Affordable Care Act juxtaposed with his backing of renewable energy and conservation, showcasing an ideologically agile stance. His legislative record reveals unexpected convergences, hinting at a highly localized strategy that balances regional interests with broader policy goals.

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2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Maryland's 7th congressional district, 2018

202,345 votes (76.40%)

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2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2016 Maryland's 7th congressional district election

238,838 votes (74.90%)

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2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Maryland's 7th congressional district, 2014

144,639 votes (69.70%)

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2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Maryland's 7th congressional district, 2012

247,770 votes (76.50%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Maryland's 7th Congressional District: 2010

152,669 votes (75.18%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Maryland's 7th Congressional District: 2008

227,379 votes (79.50%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Marylands's 7th congressional district election, 2006

158,830 votes (98.06%)

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Marylands's 7th congressional district election, 2004

179,189 votes (73.43%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Marylands's 7th congressional district election, 2002

137,047 votes (73.59%)

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2000 Maryland's 7th congressional district election

134,066 votes (87.07%)

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Maryland House of Representatives 7th District

86.00% of vote

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Maryland House of Representatives 7th District

80.90% of vote

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