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DUTIES: Convention delegates elected in the Primary are part of the state delegations that officially select their party’s presidential candidate at the party’s national conventions. Presidential nominees are not elected directly by the voters in the Primary. Rather, voters in each state choose delegates to represent them at the national conventions.HOW ELECTED: Democratic voters will elect delegates to their national convention from each Congressional District (CD), with the number based on the number of Democratic voters in that district. Each Congressional District will elect approximately equal numbers of female and male delegates, with some non-binary delegates included within the state total. Each candidate’s gender will be listed under their name on the ballot. The presidential candidates will receive delegates in proportion to their share of the vote in that district. For additional information see the party’s rules on the party s website.

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    Saman Q. Ahmad (Female) (Biden)
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    Mark Feinroth (Male) (Biden)
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    Will Jawando (Male) (Biden)
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    Eric Luedtke (Male) (Biden)
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    Lily Qi (Female) (Biden)
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    Devang M. Shah (Male) (Biden)
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    Liza Smith (Female) (Uncommitted)
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    Jeff Waldstreicher (Male) (Biden)
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    Jheanelle K. Wilkins (Female) (Biden)
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    Teresa Saavedra Woorman (Female) (Biden)
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    Julie Rodin Zebrak (Female) (Biden)
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Biographical Information

QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience prepare you for the duties of a convention delegate?

SELECTION CRITERIA: What factors were most important in deciding to pledge your support to this candidate?

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Campaign Phone (410)365-2613
Campaign Email mfeinroth1@gmail.com
Campaign Mailing Address 17609 Princess Anne Drive
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Olney , MD 20832
I am a lifelong Maryland political campaign operative having run or assisted in running campaigns for democratic candidates most of my adult life. I am presently the statewide coordinator of the Maryland Biden Harris campaign and served as Montgomery County coordinator for the 2020 Biden campaign. I have held similar positions for candidates running for Congress, Governor, General Assembly and County Executive.
Joe Biden is a strong and compassionate leader with a vision for the future and a record of achievement. He led us through the covid pandemic and built our economy over the recovery period. The bipartisan infrastructure bill, low unemployment rate, climate change legislation and lowered prescription prices convince me that President Biden can bring the nation together and lead us to better times.
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Campaign Twitter @lizasmith
Campaign Website http://www.lizasmith.org
Campaign Mailing Address 100 Whispering Willow Way
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Sandy Spring , MD 20860
As a dedicated member of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee for District 14, I have a strong background in community engagement and advocacy. Through lobbying for special elections and reforming appointment processes, I have gained valuable insight into effective strategies for driving change. My experience as a union shop steward has honed my advocacy skills in advocating for workers' rights and social justice. I am committed to promoting transparency and fairness.
As an uncommitted Democratic delegate, I prioritize transparency, fairness, and grassroots involvement in the party. While I respect President Joe Biden and his policies, I believe delegates should reflect the electorate's broader interests. My selection criteria emphasize candidates who uphold democratic principles and value the voices of ordinary citizens. I advocate for a delegate selection process that truly represents the people's will and fosters democratic values.
Campaign Twitter twitter.com/jwaldstreicher
Campaign Website http://www.jeffwaldstreicher.com
Campaign Email jeff@jeffwaldstreicher.com
Campaign Facebook http://www.facebook.com/jeffwaldstreicher
Campaign Instagram instagram.com/jeff_waldstreicher
Campaign Twitter Handle @jwaldstreicher
Campaign Mailing Address 10510 Parkwood Drive
Kensington , MD 20895
As your State Senator, I've fought each and every day to crack down on gun violence, protect the right to choose, and address climate change. At the national level, President Biden is fighting for those same values. I'm honored to seek the nomination to the Democratic National Convention as a pledged Biden delegate.

Democracy itself is on the ballot; we must step up for President Biden.

--Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher
1) Gun Violence: President Biden passed the strongest gun violence legislation in a generation. Now we must join him in the fight for universal background checks and an end to gun industry immunity.

2) Right to Choose: President Biden is pro-choice. Republicans want to pass a federal abortion ban, regulate contraception, and criminalize IVF.

3) Climate Change: President Biden wants to leave the Earth better for our children and grandchildren. Let's join him in boldly addressing climate change.
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Campaign Phone 240-723-6005
Campaign Email teresawoorman@gmail.com
Campaign Instagram linkedin.com/in/ Teresawoorman
Campaign Twitter Handle @Teresa_Saavedra
Campaign Mailing Address 9105 Willow Gate Lane
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Bethesda , MD 20817
With experience managing state and local campaigns in MD, serving on the central committee, and actively engaging with voters, I'm ready for DNC delegate duties. My 8 years as a legislative director and chief of staff in the Maryland General Assembly provided deep legislative insight. As Vice President of Young Democrats of Maryland and MoCo Young Democrats, and a 2020 DNC delegate, I've developed essential leadership, networking, and communication skills to represent our community effectively
I back Joe Biden's re-election due to his 1st term successes & focus on healthcare, immigration, climate change, and women's rights. His Inflation Reduction Act ha advanced healthcare and environmental protections. Under Biden, there's been significant job growth, reduced gun violence, and progress in criminal justice reform. His pledge to restore Roe v. Wade contrasts with Trump's judicial appointments. His climate policy is ambitious, emphasizing his commitment to democracy, contrasting Trump.
Campaign Twitter @JulieZebrak
Campaign Website http://www.juliezebrak.com
Campaign Email julesz2308@hotmail.com
Campaign Twitter Handle @juliezebrak
Campaign Mailing Address 8304 Woodhaven Blvd
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Bethesda , MD 20817-3132
I currently serve as a political consultant, fundraiser, writer, and media presence for Democratic politics. I leverage my 19 years of federal government legal expertise, alongside political and policy work, to persuade voters. I am a national grassroots organizer, I founded Moms4HRC in 2016, and I co-founded Mamas4Kamala and JoeMamas in 2019/2020. Through these, I have trained thousands of women and teens to engage politically for Democrats. In 2016, I attended my first Democratic convention.
Since 2020, I've supported Biden-Harris. The U.S. is at a dangerous inflection point if the GOP prevails. Our democracy is at stake, along with our national security, the rule of law, the reproductive rights of women and the rights of the LGBTQ community, among others. The Biden-Harris admin restored the U.S. reputation on the global stage, and works to protect women's health options, reduce student debt, protect the environment, improve the economy, increase jobs, and invest in infrastructure.
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