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House of Delegates, District 28

Abena Affum-McAllister

Candidate for House of Delegates, District 28

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Director of Criminal Justice Reform Initiatives, Charles County State's Attorney's Office
Campaign website
meetabena.com

Director of Criminal Justice Reform Initiatives for the Charles County State's Attorney's Office and a public policy strategist; studied law at the David A. Clarke School of Law.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Supports fully funding school psychologists and mental health resources.

    Issues: Our Priorities for District 28

    Campaign website · Friends of Abena Affum-McAllister · meetabena.com

    “We must fully fund school psychologists and mental health resources”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes state shutdown insurance for federal workers.

    Issues: Our Priorities for District 28

    Campaign website · Friends of Abena Affum-McAllister · meetabena.com

    “Abena will enact state-level “shutdown insurance” to prevent the financial chaos for our workforce.”
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Environment & parks

  • Opposes data center projects in Charles County.

    Issues: Our Priorities for District 28

    Campaign website · Friends of Abena Affum-McAllister · meetabena.com

    “Abena opposes data center projects that dump environmental pollution and financial burdens on Charles County.”
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Health & human services

  • Proposes a $3,000 caregiver tax credit.

    Issues: Our Priorities for District 28

    Campaign website · Friends of Abena Affum-McAllister · meetabena.com

    “I will champion legislation for a $3,000 tax credit and fully fund the Caregiver Expense Grant Program.”
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Courts & justice

  • Supports justice policies focused on mental health and second chances.

    Issues: Our Priorities for District 28

    Campaign website · Friends of Abena Affum-McAllister · meetabena.com

    “I advocate for a justice system that prioritizes mental health, mentorship, and real second chances.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Abena Affum-McAllister on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (5)

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