Local Politics

MD, DC & VA

November 6, 2012

Below is a list of the candidates endorsed by Local 26 for election this November. These candidates have platforms that strongly support the issues most important to working families and organized labor. After a great deal of research, and the proven track records of those who are incumbents, Local 26 feels that these candidates deserve our vote.

However, you are encouraged to do your own research on these candidates and their opponents running for office. An educated vote is the only kind of vote you should make. Remember, your liberties and livelihood are on the line!

President of the United States—Barack Obama
Vice President of the United States—Joe Biden

Maryland

U.S. Senate
Ben Cardin

U.S. House of Representatives
    District 4: Donna Edwards
    District 5: Steny Hoyer
     District 6: John Delaney
    District 8: Chris Van Hollen

Vote YES on Question 7- Gaming Expansion - Video Lottery Terminals and Table Games - Lottery Machines - Veterans' Organizations

District of Columbia

Congressional Delegate
    Eleanor Holmes Norton

DC City Council Chair-at-Large
    Phil Mendelson
DC City Council
    Ward 2: Jack Evans
    Ward 4: Renee Bowser
    Ward 7: Yvette Alexandra
    Ward 8: Marion Barry
    DC City Council At Large: Vincent Orange

Virginia

U.S. Senate
    Tim Kaine

U.S. House of Representatives
    District 5: General John Douglass
    District 6: Andrew Schmookler
    District 7: Wayne Powell
    District 8: Jim Moran
    District 9: Anthony Flaccavento
    District 10: Kristen Cabral
    District 11: Gerry Connolly