Kweisi Mfume
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Maryland
MD-07 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
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Kweisi Mfume is trading at 99% to win the MD-07 Democratic nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age77 years old (Oct 24, 1948)
GenderMale
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LocationMaryland
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationMorgan State University — B.S. (1976)
Notable personal detailsKweisi Mfume is a U.S. Representative for Maryland's 7th Congressional District, serving previously from 1987 to 1996 and again since 2020. Before returning to Congress, he served as president and CEO of the NAACP from 1996 to 2004. He has also served on the Baltimore City Council and worked in academia and broadcasting.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanded economic relief and social supports including the American Rescue Plan, increases to the federal minimum wage, and measures to expand tax credits such as the earned income and child tax credits. Advocates federal investment in communities, small business supports, and oversight to reduce improper payments to preserve funding for social programs. No explicit advocacy for major tax cuts for corporations or a program of deep tax reductions was found in the cited materials.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to care and lowering prescription costs through federal action, and has sponsored/announced legislation and federal investments aimed at strengthening Medicaid/health centers, maternal health, and affordability of medications. Focuses on federal funding and program-based solutions rather than endorsing single‑payer Medicare for All.
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Immigration & Border
Kweisi Mfume emphasizes protecting immigrants and asylum-seekers, highlights immigrants’ economic contributions, and has supported measures to protect Dreamers and other vulnerable migrants while engaging on immigration issues in Congress. His public statements call for humane treatment and oppose anti-immigrant rhetoric, while he has participated in legislative activity related to immigration protections.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Kweisi Mfume has expressed opposition to criminalizing reproductive health care and has been associated with organizational positions supporting reproductive rights. His public record and past leadership roles indicate support for protecting access to abortion and related reproductive services, consistent with a pro-choice position with some unspecified policy limits.
Climate & Energy
Supports pro-environment policies and has a strong pro-environment voting record in Congress; backs federal climate and clean-energy investments while engaging on energy policy in congressional committees. Positions emphasize clean energy incentives and protecting climate-related funding.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports stronger federal limits on certain aspects of firearms and ammunition sales (including legislation to regulate online ammunition sales) and advances federal funding and programs to reduce gun violence and support community violence-prevention. Prioritizes gun-violence reduction measures while continuing to work with law enforcement and community programs.
Latest News
Kweisi Mfume is in the news mainly because he is facing a contested reelection race in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District. His challenger, Baltimore City Councilman Mark Conway, has attacked Mfume over his vote on military aid to Israel, and Mfume has declined a debate challenge for now, calling Conway a "showhorse." The race is part of Maryland’s June 23 primary, where the district is one of the key contests drawing attention.
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