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Summary

Representative Elijah E. Cummings

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (MD) - District 7, Democratic
First Elected: 04/16/1996
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House - District 7
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Maya; 3 Children
Birth Date: 01/18/1951
Birth Place: Baltimore, MD
Home City: Baltimore, MD
Religion: Baptist

Recent Public Statements

Reps. Chu, Cummings, Honda, and Others to Introduce Legislation to Prevent Hazing in the Military

May 7, 2012 - Today, Representatives Judy Chu, Elijah E. Cummings, Mike Honda, and other House Members are introducing legislation to prevent hazing in our armed services. The Harry ...

Issa and Cummings Issue Joint Statement on Secret Services' Response to the Committee on Agent Misconduct

May 2, 2012 - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following joint statement on the letter ...

Bipartisan Data Act Scheduled for Vote Wednesday

April 26, 2012 - The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, will consider and vote on H.R. 2146, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA). The bill establishes strong reporting ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2002-2006 Voices for Creative Nonviolence Iraq War Resolution and Funding 60%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 81%
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 82.7%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $494,476.38
Total Spent $477,777.85
Cash On Hand $843,402.53
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Campaign Email
ecummings0@cs.com

Campaign Website
http://www.cummingsforcongress.com/

Campaign Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/elijahcummings

Campaign
2014 Madison Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
Phone: 443-286-6602

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://cummings.house.gov/contact/

Washington, D.C. Website
http://cummings.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/elijahcummings

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/elijahecummings

Washington, D.C.
2235 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4741
Fax: 202-225-3178

District
8267 Main Street, Room 102
Ellicott Mills Post Office
Ellicott City, MD 21043-8267
Phone: 410-465-8259
Fax: 410-465-8740

District
1010 Park Avenue
Suite 105
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-685-9199
Fax: 410-685-9399

District
754 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228
Phone: 410-719-8777
Fax: 410-455-0110

Key Staff
2235 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4741
Fax: 202-225-3178

Key Staff
2235 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4741
Fax: 202-225-3178

Key Staff
2235 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4741
Fax: 202-225-3178

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