John "Johnny O" Olszewski, Jr.
(Dem)
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ELECTIONS: What laws will you support to protect election integrity and secure accurate vote counts?
I am committed to protecting the right to vote, which is why I am a proud cosponsor of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act, legislation to ensure every American’s voice is heard at the ballot box. I also oppose legislation that creates new barriers to voting like the SAVE Act, which could disenfranchise millions of Americans, particularly women. Finally, I will continue to trust and support state and local election officials who fairly and effectively run secure elections.
IMMIGRATION: Do you support current approaches to enforcing federal immigration laws? Why or why not?
I do not. Under the current Administration, ICE has repeatedly undermined public trust, including through wrongful arrests, the deportation of American citizens and a routine disregard for widely-accepted law enforcement standards. This reckless conduct turned deadly when two Americans were killed during federal enforcement operations in Minnesota. These tragedies were entirely preventable and demand immediate change.
AFFORDABILITY: Many Marylanders are struggling to afford basic expenses such as housing, groceries, childcare, and healthcare. What will you do to make living in the United States more affordable?
Voters gave Congress a clear mandate: address skyrocketing costs. Unfortunately, Congressional Republicans have consistently prevented efforts to lower costs for hardworking Americans. In fact, their support for cost-raising tariffs and refusal to extend the now-expired Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits have only increased the cost of living. That is why I am fighting back everyday: against the tariffs, and for the ACA tax credits and other programs that put money back into your pockets.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: What do you see as the United States' role on the world stage?
We should be focused on ensuring the safety of Americans and setting an example for the entire world through a balance between strategic defense spending, international aid and diplomacy. Trump Administration policies have done the opposite: cutting aid and taking unauthorized military actions, which undermines our credibility abroad and risks more conflicts — actions that jeopardize the lives of our military personnel and drive up costs at home.
SAFETY NET: How will you safeguard social safety net programs for the most vulnerable Marylanders?
We must strengthen our social safety nets – not weaken them. I opposed legislation giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy while cutting Medicaid and SNAP. I fought to release SNAP funding during government shutdowns and introduced amendments to block unnecessary work requirements. I will continue to fight cuts and work to strengthen support for vulnerable Marylanders.