District 26

From krisvalderrama.com:As a mother, I want to do my part to ensure that the future of not only my children, but your children and grandchildren, is a fruitful one. I want the children of our county and state and their families to feel safe in their neighborhoods, and to know that the education system is above par.

From jamilajwoods.com:Jamila J. Woods is a native of Chesilhurst, New Jersey. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science (1990) and a Master of Divinity degree (1999) from Howard University. During her tenure at Howard University and the Howard Divinity School, she received numerous academic scholarships, including the “There is Hope” Scholarship, the Ford Foundation Fellowship, the Marlowe and Howard Stone Anderson Award, the Gerald Durley Award, and two Howard University Trustee Scholarships. Jamila earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore in 2002 and received a Maryland Delegate Scholarship during her time there. She was also honored to be featured in the School of Social Work Recruitment magazine as a result of her commitment to social justice advocacy.

From friendsofikepuzon.com: My name is Ike Puzon, and I am honored and excited for the opportunity to enter the Maryland State Senate race (District 26). I am proud to be the son of a Filipino immigrant and a tobacco share crop farmer. Growing up in Eastern NC, my family was far from rich financially, but my parents’ strong family values made for a rich life. Respect, Faith, and Family were the unwavering beliefs I was raised on and live by today. To this day, I attribute my success in life to the values my parents instilled in me, and to my wife. Like many in my generation, my life changed drastically with the start of the Vietnam War. I was drafted and eventually went into the US Navy where I had the opportunity to travel the world alongside a team of Navy Shipmates that became instrumental in my success.