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July 19, 2022 Maryland Democratic Party State Primary

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Maryland

Michelle L. Smith - D

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Chris Van Hollen - D

►Websitewww.vanhollen.org

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Chris Van Hollen

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Labor, Wages & Unions

Equal Pay

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Mental Health

Medicare

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Patient's Bill of Rights

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

No Child Left Behind

Local Control Over Education

Special Education

Classroom Size

Teacher Standards

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Endangered Species

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Oceans

Clean Water Act of 1977

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Roe v. Wade

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government & Democracy

Voting and Election Reform

Campaign Finance Reform

Soft-money Political Contributions

Banks & Finance

Wall Street

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Hate Crimes

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

Persons with Disabilities

Roe v. Wade

Hate Crimes

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Cigarettes and Smoking

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Foreign Policy

China

Israeli and Palestinian Conflict

Iraq

Middle East

Foreign Aid

Promotion of Democracy Around World

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security