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Democrat
Jakeya Johnson

Jakeya Johnson

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Overview

Current roleGrants manager / grants specialist

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

GenderFemale

LocationMaryland

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BackgroundGrants manager / grants specialist

EducationBowie State University (MPA)

Notable personal detailsJakeya Johnson is a Democratic candidate who ran for U.S. House in Maryland's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has worked in public administration and nonprofit/philanthropic work, including serving as a grants manager at Tides, and has been active as a community organizer and union steward. She has also worked on Maryland policy related to sexual and reproductive health access while connected with Bowie State University programs.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Supports expanding access to comprehensive reproductive and sexual healthcare, including abortion, contraception, and gender-affirming care, and advocates policy changes to remove barriers to care. Positions emphasize making reproductive healthcare affordable and accessible for marginalized and underserved Marylanders.

Immigration & Border

Advocates abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and describes ICE operations as extreme human rights violations; supports removing current enforcement practices tied to ICE.

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Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Jakeya Johnson has advocated for expanded reproductive health access, including 24-hour availability of emergency contraception on university campuses and broader on-campus reproductive services. She is executive director of Reproductive Justice Maryland and is connected to advocacy for programs that fund and expand abortion access and reproductive healthcare. Her public work supports increasing access to abortion and reproductive health services in Maryland.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 14, 2026

Jakeya Johnson is in the news as a candidate in the 2026 race for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. A recent voter guide includes her among the primary contenders ahead of the June 23 primaries. The coverage says the race is being shaped by issues like affordability, government accountability, public safety, immigration, and infrastructure.

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BSBaltimore Sun2 months ago

2026 voter guide: Maryland’s 4th Congressional District

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Endorsements

MD-04 Democratic nominee?

Endorsers of Jakeya Johnson for MD-04 Democratic nominee?

CAIR Action

Public endorsement

CAIR Action endorsed Jakeya Johnson.

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Anthony Field

Public figure

Prince George's for Palestine endorsed Jakeya Johnson.

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Money out of Politics

Public endorsement

Money out of Politics endorsed Jakeya Johnson.

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Prince George's for Palestine

Public endorsement

Prince George's for Palestine endorsed Jakeya Johnson.

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Progressive Victory

Public figure

Progressive Victory endorsed Jakeya Johnson.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$35.9K
$26.9K
$18.0K
$9.0K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$35.9K
$5.5K
$30.5K
$1.7K

Source: FEC

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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.

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