Kweisi Mfume
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 7th Congressional District
Background
- Campaign website
- mfumeforcongress.com
U.S. Representative for the 7th District since May 2020 (also 1987–96). Former president and CEO of the NAACP (1996–2004) and chair of Morgan State University's Board of Regents.
Photo: Official portrait — Maryland Manual On-Line (Maryland State Archives)
Documented positions
Public safety
Opposes immigration enforcement funding until reforms are made.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 7, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Immigration · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I am refusing to fund immigration enforcement until reforms are made”
Housing
Supports expanding Section 8 voucher funding.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 7, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Affordability · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will work to support and expand funding for Section 8 vouchers”
Economy & jobs
Co-sponsored the Energy Bills Relief Act.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 7, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Affordability · onyourballot.vote411.org
“have cosponsored the Energy Bills Relief Act”
Health & human services
Supports Medicare for All.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 7, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Affordability · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I strongly support Medicare for All”
Government & transparency
Introduced the Vote by Mail Tracking Act.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 7, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I have introduced the Vote by Mail Tracking Act.”
Opposes the SAVE America Act.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 7, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I oppose the SAVE America Act”
All sources (6)
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election (every county's ballot styles)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election State Candidates List
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Baltimore City (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Baltimore County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Kweisi Mfume, Maryland Manual On-Line biography (U.S. Representatives)
Government record · Maryland State Archives · msa.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 7, 2026 General Election
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.