Maryland — 7th District

Kweisi Mfume

Supports federal gun control legislation

Mfume approaches public safety primarily through federal gun regulation and violence prevention funding. He voted for major federal gun control measures, including the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

• Voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022
• Voted in favor of the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
• Voted for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021

“All you can do is do what you have to do while you’re in office — use your ability to change things, speak up, fight back, push back ... Serve the people that you are elected to serve, recognizing that many will disagree with you.”

Scott Collier

Supports law enforcement and anti-gang measures

Collier makes combating crime, gang violence, and drug addiction central to his platform. He advocates working closely with law enforcement and reforming the juvenile and criminal justice systems.

• Pledges to collaborate closely with law enforcement groups to increase community safety
• Focuses on curbing gang activity and addressing issues in the juvenile and criminal justice systems
• Targets the drug addiction crisis affecting local neighborhoods

“I want to work with the citizens of District 7 to turn the tide on crime, gangs, educational issues and the out of control drug problems that have greatly diminished the standard of living in many of our communities for far too long.”

Kweisi Mfume

Opposes strict border enforcement legislation

Mfume consistently votes against conservative border restriction and deportation bills while supporting legal protections for undocumented residents. He voted against the Secure the Border Act, the Laken Riley Act, and the DUI deportation bill.

• Voted against the Secure the Border Act of 2023
• Voted Nay on the Laken Riley Act and the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025
• Voted for the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 to provide paths to permanent residence

Scott Collier

Opposes illegal immigration

Collier views illegal immigration as a major growing problem impacting the economic stability and standard of living in Maryland's 7th District.

• Cites illegal immigration as a primary factor diminishing the quality of life for district residents

“Moreover, the ongoing issues with our juvenile and criminal justice systems are alarming as well as the growing economic and illegal immigration problems we face.”

Kweisi Mfume

Supports federal spending and clean energy investments

Mfume supports major federal investment bills aimed at economic recovery, infrastructure, and green energy tax credits. He voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS and Science Act, and the American Rescue Plan.

• Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
• Voted for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
• Opposed the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 and energy permitting deregulations

Scott Collier

Focuses on food deserts and local economic growth

Collier highlights economic decline and food insecurity in local neighborhoods, making the elimination of food deserts a top priority for his campaign.

• Identifies economic distress as a root cause of declining standards of living
• Pledges to end food deserts across District 7 communities

“Another priority is putting an end to food deserts in our communities.”

Kweisi Mfume

Supports federal election and ethics reform

Mfume advocates for federal voting rights expansions and campaign finance regulations. He voted for the For the People Act, Freedom to Vote Act, and Electoral Count Reform Act.

• Voted for the For the People Act of 2021 and Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
• Voted for the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022
• Voted Nay on the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship for federal election registration

Scott Collier

Refuses all campaign financial contributions

Collier refuses to accept any campaign donations, pledging to run a purely grassroots campaign and calling money a major corrupting influence in politics.

• Pledges never to take campaign contributions from any donors
• Advocates returning political power directly to the people

“I have never taken a dime from anyone for any of my campaigns and never will. Money is a huge problem in our election process and that needs to change.”

“I would like to give the power back to the people. I believe in working together for real solutions to the problems society is facing.”

Kweisi Mfume

Supports Medicare price negotiation and reproductive rights

Mfume backs federal healthcare expansion, including codifying abortion rights and enabling Medicare price negotiations for prescription drugs under the Inflation Reduction Act.

• Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 to protect abortion access
• Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act allowing Medicare drug price negotiations
• Voted for the PACT Act to expand healthcare for veterans exposed to toxins

Scott Collier

Advocates for disability rights and addiction recovery

Collier grounds his platform in community advocacy for populations dealing with special needs, traumatic brain injuries, invisible illnesses, and substance abuse.

• Served over a decade as a disability and community advocate
• Raises awareness for traumatic brain injuries and invisible illnesses
• Advocates for resources dedicated to individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction

Kweisi Mfume

Supports federal veteran care funding

Mfume votes for major federal initiatives and defense authorization bills that provide healthcare and benefits to military veterans.

• Voted for the PACT Act of 2022 to expand VA medical coverage for toxic exposures
• Voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Scott Collier

Supports homeless veterans and military assistance

Collier highlights veteran advocacy as a core responsibility, criticizing current local elected officials for failing to support homeless veterans in the district.

• Actively reaches out to homeless individuals to connect them with support resources
• Highlights advocacy work on behalf of military veterans and criticized elected leaders over neglected homeless veterans

Kweisi Mfume

Opposes gender restrictions in sports

Mfume's educational voting record includes opposing federal mandates that restrict transgender student participation in school athletics.

• Voted Nay on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025

Scott Collier

Prioritizes educational system reform

Collier views problems in local public educational systems as a major barrier to community well-being and standard of living.

• Identifies public school educational issues as a key challenge needing urgent resolution

“I want to work with the citizens of District 7 to turn the tide on crime, gangs, educational issues and the out of control drug problems that have greatly diminished the standard of living in many of our communities for far too long.”