Meet the Candidates

Leadership for Security, Freedom, and Prosperity

US president

Donald J. Trump, GOP candidate for US President is a well-known media personality and accomplished businessman with interests in real estate, sports and entertainment. Born in Queens, New York, he is a graduate of Wharton School of Finance, and the author of over 15 bestsellers, including his famous classic, the Art of the Deal. Mr. Trump has been a long-time commentator on subjects of American culture and international affairs, including especially the importance of free market enterprise. He is also a devoted supporter of veterans causes and a generous contributor to many charities for the public good.

Mike Pence, GOP candidate for US Vice-President describes himself as "a Christian, a conservative and a Republican, in that order." Born in Columbus, Indiana, he graduated with a J.D. from the Indiana Universtiy school of Law in 1986. After graduation, he served as president of a conservative public policy organization, and later became a conservative radio adn TV talk show host. In 2000, he was elected to congress where he served for six terms representing his district in Indiana. In 2012, Mr. Pence was elected Governor of Indiana.

US congress - CD 1

Andrew P. "Andy" Harris, GOP candidate for congress in CD1, is currently the incumbent in that office, and the only Republican member of the Maryland congressional delegation. A medical doctor, he was first elected to the Maryland State Senate in 1998, representing Baltimore county. In 2010, he first successfully ran for congress in CD1, and was then re-elected in 2012 and 2014. In the US congress, Andy is committed to repealing Obamacare, replacing it with patient-centered options, reducing government regulation over business, support for energy independence, cutting wasteful government spending and taxes, and securing the US border against illegal immigration.

US congress - CD 2

Pat McDonough, GOP candidate for congress in CD2, has been a Maryland state delegate representing legislative district 7, covering Baltimore and Harford counties, as a Republican since 2006. A graduate of Baltimore private schools and the University of Baltimore, Pat is well-known in the area as a radio talk show host and producer, and can be heard on WCBM AM680 on Saturday evenings from 8-10 PM. As a state legislator, he is best known as a leader and strong advocate for crime prevention, especially as related to the harmful influence of illegal immigration. In congress, Pat would work for a stronger military, stopping illegal immigration, securing the US borders, making English an official language, repealing and replacing Obamacare, and limiting the influence of special interests in government and politics. Contact: contact@patmcdonoughforcongress.com, Tel. 410-205-4910; www.patmcdonoughforcongress.com.

US congress - CD 3

Mark Plaster, GOP candidate for congress in CD3, has a diverse, impressive professional background of leadership in many areas, as a medical doctor, business owner, Navy veteran, and attorney. In congress, his focus would be on medical legislation and revitalizing the American economy, particularly through repealing Obamacare. He also supports the reduction, reform, and streamlining of federal regulations, reducing corporate taxes, securing our border against illegal immigration, supporting a strong military presence in the middle east, and reducing the federal government's role in k-12 education. Contact: info@plasterforcongress.com, Tel. 443-607-6538; www.plasterforcongress.com

US congress - CD 4

George McDermott, GOP candidate for congress in CD4, was born in Bowie, MD. In 1964, he married to settle down and raise a family in Prince George's County. A prior candidate for congress on several occasions, he has been a successful businessman in the region for many years, focusing on the building and property development industry. Through his experiences in this business, he has come to see the need to correct abuses in the judicial system, and has become a strong advocate for constitutional rights of private citizens, especially as related to exposing corruption and correcting abuses encountered in the judicial system. Contact: secretjusticepr@yahoo.com; 301-996-9577; www.secretjustice.com; www.georgemcdermott.com (under construction).

US congress - CD 5

Mark Arness, GOP candidate for congress in CD5, was born in Montana, and ultimately married and raising a family as a resident of Calvert County. A medical doctor, he is a former candidate for congress in CD5 in 2014, and a combat veteran engaged in Bosnia, Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. In congress, he would fight for lower taxes, and an end to the IMRS, replacing it with a fair tax. In addition, he supports revoking Obamacare, reducing the federal role in education, and enforcing border laws to prevent illegal immigration. dustry. Contact: mark@arnessforcongress.com; Tel. 443-975-5374; website: www.arnessforcongress.com

US congress - CD 6

Amie Hoeber, GOP candidate for congress in CD6, has a background as a national security expert, business leader and women's advocate. A graduate of Stanford University and resident of Potomac, Maryland, she was former deputy unde secretary of the Army under President Reagan. In 1992, after leaving government service, she started a consulting company to advise on defense, security and environmental programs for goverenment and private companies. In congress, she would emphasize a stronger national security. In addition, she would work to reduce federal government inlfuence and control over private citizens, cut spending to reduce the deficit and national debt, simplify and reduce taxes, and repeal Obamacare. Contact: info@amieforcongress.com; www.amieforcongress.com.

US congress - CD 7

Corragan Vaughn, GOP candidate for congress in CD7, has a long history of active involvement in faith-based and community service in the Baltimore area. A Baltimore resident, he attended Baltimore public schools and ultimately graduated with a BS in business from Virginia University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Corrogan has been a candidate for national public office several times before, as well as a volunteer in the campaign of other Republican candidates in Maryland. In congress, he strongly supports securing US borders and enfircement of laws against illegal immigration. On ohter issues, he supports greater freedom in economic activity, supporting, for example, elimination of the corporate tax, and reducing government regulation of business. In addition,he favors removing federal government control over k-12 education, maintaining a strong military, and repealing Obamacare. Contact: corrogan1@gmail.com, www.vaughn4congress.com.

US congress - CD 8

Dan Cox, GOP candidate for congress in CD8, grew up in Takoma Park, and is currently currently resides in Frederick county with his wife and family of 8 children. A graduate of Mount St. Mary's University in Political Science, he holds a J.D. degree (law) from Regent University in Virginia Beech, VA. In Maryland, Dan has been active in his career as a professional attorney. He also served as president of the Town Commission of Secretary, MD. In congress, Dan would support abolishing the IRS in favor of a flat or fair tax. He would also work to reduce government spending, such as by closing the departments of Energy, Education, Commerce, and Housing and Urban Development. On other matters, he would end Obamacare, work for a stronger military and secure the US border against illegal immigration. Contact: Tel. 301-788-5276; www.coxforcongress.org.

Kathy Szeliga, GOP candidate for US Senate is currently the highest ranking Republican female in Maryland, holding the position of minority whip in the Maryland House of Delegates. Born in Baltimore, and married in 1980, she helped her husband start a small construction company, which she sees as living the American Dream. In 2010, she was elected to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 7, which covers Baltimore and Harford counties. As a US Senator for Maryland, she would be a strong supporter for securing our borders to prevent illegal immigration. She also strongly supports repealing unnecessary regulation, simplifying the tax code and creating an economic enviornment that is especially friendly to growth and success of small business. Contact: info@kathyformaryland.com, Tel. 443-516-7252; www.kathyformaryland.com