Jakeya Johnson
Jakeya Johnson
MD-04 Democratic nominee?
$2.9K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleNonprofit leader
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationMaryland
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BackgroundNonprofit leader
EducationMaster of Public Administration (MPA), Bowie State University
Notable personal detailsJakeya Johnson is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has worked in nonprofit and advocacy-related roles and has described herself as a union steward and reproductive justice advocate. She earned a Master of Public Administration from Bowie State University and previously completed a bachelor’s degree in healthcare from Western Governors University.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to reproductive and other healthcare services, including efforts to increase reproductive health services on college campuses and expand access through legislation and advocacy. Background includes work in healthcare management and leadership roles focused on reproductive justice and public-health access. Priorities emphasize affordability and broader access to care for Maryland residents.
Immigration & Border
Supports abolishing ICE and moving immigration responsibilities out of the Department of Homeland Security into a civilian agency focused on services and legal processing. Advocates ending detention, banning family separation, restoring due process in immigration proceedings, and holding officials accountable for abuses. Emphasizes a rights- and services-focused restructuring rather than enforcement expansion.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports access to reproductive health care including contraception and abortion and has advocated for expanded on-campus access to emergency contraception and other reproductive health services. Worked with a state senator to advance legislation requiring University System of Maryland schools to provide 24-hour access to emergency contraception and testified in favor of reproductive health services for college students.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports universal background checks, a renewed ban on assault weapons, safe-storage laws, and investments in community-led violence prevention. The campaign platform emphasizes pursuing these common-sense reforms in Congress to reduce gun violence and protect children and communities.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Jakeya Johnson for MD-04 Democratic nominee?
Progressive Voter Network
Public figure
Progressive Voter Network endorsed Jakeya Johnson for Congress in Maryland's 4th District.
CAIR Action
Public endorsement
CAIR Action endorsed Jakeya Johnson for Congress in Maryland's 4th District.
EWAY PAC
Political organization
EWAY PAC endorsed Jakeya Johnson for Congress in Maryland's 4th District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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