There is one political party Primary election for this race: Democratic. All Democratic affiliated and unaffiliated voters will be eligible to cast a vote in this race. Unaffiliated voters will receive both DEM and REP ballots. Unaffiliated voters must return only ONE ballot. As per the Constitution, the U.S. House of Representatives makes and passes federal laws. The House is one of Congress's two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate) and part of the federal government's legislative branch. Representatives are elected to a two-term office serving the people of a specific congressional district.The House has several powers assigned exclusively to it, including the power to initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials, and elect the President in the case of an electoral college tie. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees.
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Submitted Biography
Dr. Jenna Preston is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist. She earned a MA’s in Art Therapy from The George Washington University, where she was also an adjunct professor. She earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology using her spouse’s Post-9/11 GI Bill. Her career includes serving children, adolescents, and adults within community mental health, inpatient, outpatient, correctional, residential settings, and a unique opportunity to work with the Metropolitan Police in DC. She currently works as a Clinical Psychologist at Buckley SFB. Dr. Preston is a proud military spouse. Her husband retired from the Air Force in 2015. Dr. Preston is running for U.S. Congress - District 4.
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720-649-0049
As a clinical psychologist who has worked in healthcare for the past 30 years, securing Americans' access to healthcare, including mental/behavioral health services, is not just a passion—it is a calling.
Every public policy issue, whether education, healthcare, national security, or affordability, connects back to mental health in some way. Americans experience stress, anxiety, and depression when they cannot afford monthly expenses, worry about their safety, struggle to buy a home, or fear their children may not be able to afford one someday. The same is true when people believe the tax system only benefits the wealthy or when they lose trust in their government to protect them and uphold the Constitution.
Who better than a clinical psychologist to help lead us through this time? I chose a career centered on listening, building trust, solving problems, and helping people improve their lives. I would bring those same skills and values to Congress.
Our current immigration policies need to be reformed, but I will focus on the steps I would NOT take as a representative to “reform” them. I believe our current administration’s handling of immigration policy is not only ineffective, but it is inhumane. As a member of Congress, I would not disregard provisions stated in our U.S. Constitution related to naturalization, birthright citizenship, or depriving a person in our country from due process. I would not go against my Christian values and scripture that condemns the mistreatment, oppression, and withholding of justice for “foreigners.” I would not refer to immigrants as “aliens” or support concepts like “remigration.” I would never support separating children from their parents or denying humans necessary medical care. Any committee assembled to reform our immigration policies needs to include steps for recruiting individuals who are serious about reforming our immigration process, a system this country was built on.
Congress must continue protecting the integrity, accessibility, and public trust of our elections and re-assuring the Americans that our elections are secure and remain a model for the world. To strengthen the integrity of elections, Congress must overturn the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. We also need to inspire more participation in elections by making elections easier to understand and more accessible to voters.
I trust our mail-in ballot elections. I have voted by mail since 2003, when I moved overseas with my now husband during his USAF service. As a write-in candidate for CD4, I would be honored to earn your vote. Write in “Preston” within the “US Congress - District 4” section on your primary ballot to support a mom, military spouse, a therapist, someone who understands what keeps Americans up at night. Our democracy works best when elected leaders understand the experiences and struggles of the people they serve. Learn more at www.preston4congress.com
