BackgroundFederal government employee

EducationAmerican University — B.A., Political Science

Notable personal detailsTracy Starr is a Democratic candidate running for U.S. House in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District. She has worked in federal roles including the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Department of Commerce, and has also been affiliated with policy institutions including the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from American University and a master’s degree in diplomacy from Norwich University. She is a mother of three and is based in Crofton, Maryland.