Name*
Gregory Holmes
Age*
52
County of Residence*
Prince George's County
Office Sought and District*
US Congress 4th
Political Party*
Democrat
Education*
College
Career/Occupation*
Corporate Development
Political Experience*
2020 Biden Delegate to the Democratic National Convention
Website*
Social Media Accounts*
Gregory Holmes for US Congress
Why are you running for office?*
Im running to create economic opportunities that close the wealth gap and build a pathway to generational black wealth.
Who do you consider your political role model, and why?*
Michelle Obama. She understood her own strength and power and how that character can be leveraged to make change. She didn't need a political office to be a force
What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why?*
Peril. The authors pulled back the veil on the Trump Presidency and its threat to the future of democracy. They exposed a sense of urgency to save our republic.
What will be your top priority if elected?*
Black business economic investment, development and growth
What are the three biggest issues facing your district?*
Black business investment and development, community violence, the lack of economic development
What are the three biggest issues facing our country?*
Economic investment and development for small, minority businesses, inflation and domestic terror and gun violence
What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide)*
Personal choice
What is your position on taxes, spending, and the federal deficit?*
Expand child and educational tax credit and relief, close Corporate tax loopholes and balanced budget amendment.
What is your position on gun rights?*
I support the 2nd amendment. I support universal background checks, raising the min age to buy a gun to 21 with a 2-week waiting period.
What is your position on the legalization of marijuana?*
Until we agree on sentencing reform concerning Marijuana and more economic opportunities for minorities to be growers and distributers of CBDI cant support legalization.
What is your position on trade?*
Fair trade supporter
What is your position on foreign policy and military issues?*
Strong and assertive approach to democracy that builds strategic partnerships that expands strength through power. Invest in strong, technically creative and dynamic future force that maintains a competitive edge for our warfighters
Would you support the passage of the Human Life Amendment?*
No
Would you support the passage of the Balanced Budget Amendment?*
Yes
Do you support D.C. Statehood?*
Yes
Do you support retrocession of the District of Columbia into Maryland?*
No
Was Joe Biden legitimately elected President of the United States in the November 2020 Election?*
Yes
Do you pledge to accept the results of your election?*
Yes