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Joseph Gomes
Joseph Gomes (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 4th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 14, 2024.
Gomes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Joseph Gomes was born in Natore, Bangladesh. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Dhaka in 1990. His professional experience includes working as a health care worker, social worker, and entrepreneur.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Maryland's 4th Congressional District election, 2024
Maryland's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)
Maryland's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Maryland District 4
Incumbent Glenn Ivey defeated George McDermott in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 4 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Glenn Ivey (D) | 88.4 | 239,596 |
 | George McDermott (R) | 11.2 | 30,454 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 920 | ||
| Total votes: 270,970 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 4
Incumbent Glenn Ivey defeated Gabriel Njinimbot, Emmett Johnson, and Joseph Gomes in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 4 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Glenn Ivey | 84.9 | 66,659 |
 | Gabriel Njinimbot | 5.6 | 4,366 | |
 | Emmett Johnson | 4.9 | 3,835 | |
 | Joseph Gomes | 4.7 | 3,673 | |
| Total votes: 78,533 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Celeste Iroha (D)
- Elijah Coker (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 4
George McDermott advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 4 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | George McDermott | 100.0 | 3,563 |
| Total votes: 3,563 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gomes in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Joseph Gomes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gomes' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Over the past 29 years, my family and I have proudly called Prince George’s County, Maryland, our home. My wife Mary and I, along with our children Benedicta, Matilda, Peter, and Matthew, are active members of the Roman Catholic Christian community at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Maryland. My educational journey includes a Bachelor of Commerce degree and Master of Commerce (preliminary) from Dhaka University. I earned a professional diploma in medical billing and business consulting from Prince George’s Community College.
Throughout my career, I have been deeply involved in various social and community groups, churches, civic associations, and local government councils. Currently, I serve as Vice President of the Prince George’s County Calverton Citizens Association (CCA) and am actively engaged with the Prince George’s County Beltsville Police Division VI Citizen Advisory Council (CAC). For nearly three decades, I have dedicated my efforts to serving the local community through the Bangladesh Christian Association Inc. (BCA) in the greater Washington DC Metropolitan area, holding roles such as director, general secretary, and president. Together, let us work towards a brighter future for our community and our nation.- "Youth our power, Youth our future" - my priorities reflect a deep commitment to supporting our youth and ensuring they have the opportunities they need to succeed. I believe that every young person deserves access to quality education and resources. I will fight for increased funding for schools, student loan relief, and pathways to higher education and vocational training.
- Working class family income and Expenses: Addressing the challenges faced by young professionals and families, I will work to create job opportunities, support small businesses, and advocate for affordable healthcare and housing.
- Immigration and Equal Opportunities: I am dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for all, including immigrant communities. I support comprehensive immigration reform, protecting Dreamers, and ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for everyone.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 10, 2024
