Name *
Jeff Woodard
Age *
54
Office and District
U S Congress Maryland's 3rd District
City and County of Residence *
Columbia, Howard
Political Party *
Democrat
Education *
✔ Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice ✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy ✔ Master’s Degree in Business Administration ✔ Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration
Career/Occupation *
Owner of J & M Consulting and Contracting
Political Experience *
Ran for Congress; Elected a State Constable; Elected Democratic Committee Member; Served as Campaign Manager for U.S. Congress; Senate; State Senate; State Representative; and numerous campaigns a staffer
Website *
https://www.votejeffwoodard.com/
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YouTube Page
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Other Public Social Media Accounts
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Why are you running for office? *
This is my dream as 17-year-old high school student. I love helping people to help themselves to succeed in live.
Who do you consider your political role model, and why? *
President Obama, he showed African-Americans that they can become the President of the United States!
What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why? *
Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy, 2012 Election Edition George C. Edwards III; Anyone can relate it to every election in America.
What will be your top priority if elected? *
Reproductive Healthcare; Immigration; Equal Rights; Democracy and Voting & LGBTQ+Rights
What are the three biggest issues facing your district? *
Democracy Reform; Reproductive Healthcare; Jobs and Economy
What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland? *
Housing Affordability; Public Safety; and Climate
What are the three biggest issues facing our country? *
Immigration; Gun Violence/Crime and Economy
What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide) *
I support Reproductive Healthcare and a women's rights
What is your position on taxes, spending, and the federal deficit? *
I believe that as a member of Congress I understand the peoples concern on high taxes, large spending bills and and fiscal responsibility.
What is your position on gun rights? *
I am a supporter of the 2nd Amendment and at the same time keeping guns out of the hands of those who are not suppose to have them.
What is your position on the federal legalization of marijuana? *
I am a supporter of federal legalization of marijuana!
What is your position on trade? *
I am open to some free trade, but I do not want foreign competition with domestic industries that may cause job loss in the American industries.
What is your position on foreign policy and military issues? *
I want the open channel to deal with Counter terrorism; Cyber issues; Climate and Environment issues; and to combat drugs and crime. I am a strong supporter of our military and dealing with our veterans.
What policies would you support to fight inflation? *
We can reduce spending; Change interest rates and do fiscal policy to fight inflation.
What is your position on Transgender issues?
Transgender people come from every region of the United States and around the world, from every racial and ethnic background, and from every faith community. Transgender people are your classmates, your coworkers, your neighbors, and your friends. I support them the same way I support my own family and friends.
Would you support the passage of the Human Life Amendment? *
No
Would you support the passage of the Balanced Budget Amendment? *
No
Do you support D.C. Statehood? *
No
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 support another round of federal stimulus payments? *
No
Do you support the proposed ban on TikTok? *
No
Do you pledge to accept the results of your election? *
Yes