Skip to content
elect.link
Latest
Allupdates
D Democratic · Incumbent · U.S. House 7, Maryland · Nov 3, 2026

Kweisi
Mfume

Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Maryland's 7th Congressional District, first elected in 1986 and returned to Congress in 2020.

Researched checked 6 d ago
sources
21
positions
11
endorsements
3
mfumeforcongress.com ↗(opens in a new tab) X(opens in a new tab)Bluesky(opens in a new tab)YouTube(opens in a new tab)Facebook(opens in a new tab)Instagram(opens in a new tab)
Opponent Scott M. Collier R Compare race →

Background

Kweisi Mfume is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Maryland's 7th Congressional District, currently serving his second period in Congress. Born and raised in Baltimore, he graduated magna cum laude from Morgan State University and earned a master's degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University. 1

Mfume began his public career in Baltimore, working as an activist, radio commentator, and television personality before winning election to the Baltimore City Council at age 31; he served in local government from 1978 to 1986. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1986 and served Maryland's 7th District from 1987 to 1997. After leaving Congress, he served nine years as president and CEO of the NAACP. 18

In 2010 he was hired as executive director of the National Medical Association, later holding health-policy and research roles. He returned to the U.S. House in 2020 after winning a special election, being sworn in on May 5, 2020, and has represented the 7th District since. 15

Mfume won the Democratic primary for the 7th District in June 2026 and is running for reelection in the November 3, 2026 general election. 2414

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 7, Maryland
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, Maryland's 7th Congressional District
Website
mfumeforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 9
    news
    Voter guides confirm Mfume vs. Republican Scott Collier in District 7 general election on November 3

    WTOP's Maryland voter guide, updated October 9–12, confirmed the District 7 general-election matchup between incumbent Democrat Kweisi Mfume and Republican Scott Collier, with Election Day set for November 3, 2026.

    Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 1
    news
    Mfume joins lawmakers urging EEOC to withdraw proposed rule affecting federal employees

    Mfume joined Reps. Don Beyer and Greg Landsman, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, and other lawmakers in calling on the EEOC chair to withdraw a proposed rule affecting federal employees' discrimination claims.

    Press Releases - Don Beyer · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 24
    news
    Mfume and Rep. Eugene Vindman urge Netanyahu to address West Bank violence

    A press release reported that Mfume joined Rep. Eugene Vindman in urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take action against violence in the West Bank.

    Press Release: Mfume and Vindman Urge Netanyahu to Address West Bank Violence | Stock News · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 22
    news
    Mfume and Rep. Jonathan Jackson introduce bill to rejoin WHO and address Ebola outbreak

    A press release announced that Mfume and Rep. Jonathan Jackson introduced legislation concerning U.S. reentry into the World Health Organization and response to the Ebola outbreak. The source presents this as a congressional action, not a campaign announcement.

    Press Release: Mfume and Jackson Introduce Bill to Rejoin WHO and Address Ebola Outbreak | Stock News · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jul 15
    filing
    Mfume Q2 FEC fundraising report filed: $49,900 raised, $702,800 cash on hand

    Mfume's second-quarter FEC filing (covering April 1–June 30) reported $49,900 raised, $103,300 spent, and $702,800 cash on hand at end of quarter.

    Verify campaign finance claims with FEC filings · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 23
    news
    Mfume wins Democratic primary, 'handily' turning back generational challenge

    Maryland held its primary election. A post-primary podcast panel discussion characterized Mfume as having 'handily turned back a generational challenge' in the 7th District, though precise vote totals were not confirmed in the reviewed sources.

    Maryland Now · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Jun 19
    news
    Baltimore Banner covers Mfume's primary challenge from City Council member Mark Conway

    The Baltimore Banner reported that Mfume faced Baltimore City Council member Mark Conway in the Democratic primary, framing the contest as part of a broader debate about older politicians and generational change in the 7th District.

    Jasmine Vaughn-Hall · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed on Planned Parenthood Action Fund's 2026 congressional endorsements page for Maryland's 7th District; no specific announcement date stated on the page. plannedparenthoodaction.org
  • Maryland and D.C. State Council of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union
    The IAM Maryland/DC State Council endorsed Mfume and other candidates as reported in the union's announcement. goiam.org · Aug 6, 2026
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    LCV Action Fund included Mfume among its endorsed House candidates for the 2026 general election. lcv.org · Jul 2, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$415K
Spent
$406K
Cash on hand
$703K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MD07020(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Maryland Now(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Jasmine Vaughn-Hall(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] Press Releases - Don Beyer(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  6. [6] Press Release: Mfume and Vindman Urge Netanyahu to Address West Bank Violence | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  7. [7] Verify campaign finance claims with FEC filings(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  8. [8] Press Release: Mfume and Jackson Introduce Bill to Rejoin WHO and Address Ebola Outbreak | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  9. [9] MFUME, KWEISI (a Representative from Maryland) - Congress.gov(opens in a new tab) Sep 6, 2026
  10. [10] Maryland/DC State Council Shows IAM Union Power(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  11. [11] LCV Action Fund Announces Next Slate of Endorsements ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 2, 2026
  12. [12] U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume hopes to represent 7th congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 15, 2026
  13. [13] Congressman Mfume Statement on Republican Passage of ICE ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 10, 2026
  14. [14] Congressman Mfume, Senator Markey Introduce Legislation to ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 12, 2026
  15. [15] [PDF] CONGRESSMAN - Kweisi Mfume - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 24, 2026
  16. [16] Mfume Statement on Israel Strikes Against Iranian Nuclear and ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 13, 2025
  17. [17] Mfume Joins Letter Demanding Back Education Dollars Cut by Trump(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2025
  18. [18] Mfume, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Announce $85 Million for First ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 7, 2025
  19. [19] Morgan State Receives Nearly $3 Million in Federal Funds for ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 11, 2023
  20. [20] Congressman Mfume Praises Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act as it Passes through the Senate(opens in a new tab) Aug 8, 2022
  21. [21] Our Workers Deserve A Raise - Kweisi Mfume - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 27, 2021
Are you Kweisi Mfume?
Claim this page to add a statement to voters and correct your details.
Sign in to claim
elect.link

Candidate pages are assembled automatically from public web sources. Every claim links to where it came from. Nonpartisan; no endorsements. Candidates can claim their page to add a statement and corrections.