Keith Washington

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Keith Washington

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

July 19, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Northwestern State University, 1987

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1979 - 2007

Personal

Birthplace

Sugar Land, Texas

Contact

Campaign website

Keith Washington (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 5th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on July 19, 2022.

Washington completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Keith Washington was born in Sugar Land, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 2007. He earned a bachelor's degree from Northwestern State University in 1987. Washington has worked as deputy director of homeland security for Prince George's County. Washington has been affiliated with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., NAACP, American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police, and ARDCC.

Elections

2022

See also: Maryland's 5th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Maryland District 5

Incumbent Steny Hoyer defeated Chris Palombi in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steny Hoyer (D)	65.9	182,478
		Chris Palombi (R)	33.9	94,000
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	442

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 276,920
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 5

Incumbent Steny Hoyer defeated Mckayla Wilkes and Keith Washington in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 5 on July 19, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steny Hoyer	71.3	68,729
		Mckayla Wilkes	19.1	18,403
		Keith Washington	9.6	9,222

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 96,354
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Elaine Belson (D)
• Colin Byrd (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 5

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 5 on July 19, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Palombi	67.5	24,423
	Submit photo	Vanessa Marie Hoffman	9.8	3,538
	Submit photo	Tannis Villanova	6.8	2,445
		Michael Lemon	5.0	1,818
	Submit photo	Toni Jarboe-Duley	4.4	1,578
	Submit photo	Patrick Stevens	3.7	1,344
	Submit photo	Bryan Duval Cubero	2.8	1,024

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,170
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Keith Washington completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Washington's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a military veteran, former police officer and former Deputy Director of Homeland Security for Prince George's County, Maryland, I am committed to making my community better and have been a public servant all of my adult life. I am a husband and a father and have experienced the trials and obstacles that so many of my fellow Marylanders experience on a daily basis, and it is my goal to make the lives of those in my community better. As a military officer I gained the leadership experience and discipline to assess situation, make the tough decisions, and understand the impact those decisions have on the lives of others. Being a husband and father has taught me patience and empathy and helped me understand the issues we all face. Our common destiny is intertwined with our ability to work together to a common good for all Marylanders.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Healthcare -- Universal and Quality Health Care for all, and a woman's right to choose
• Out of control inflation and cost of living -- high gas prices and cost of food is out of control making basic needs out of reach for far too many.
• Criminal Justice Reform and Immigration Reform

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Universal and quality health care for all, a woman's right to choose, managing the high cost of living for everyday people, criminal justice and immigration reform, assisting our veterans and seniors.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Courage, integrity and selfless service are the most important characteristics for an elected official.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like my legacy to be leaving the world a better place for my children, and all children.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Newspaper delivery boy for 2 years from the age of 13 to 15

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Isn't She Lovely (by Stevie Wonder) which reminds me of my daughters.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

As a representative I would be most interested in being a part of the House Armed Services Committee, Homeland Security, and Ways and Means.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits should be imposed to encourage fresh ideas, new perspectives and to reflect the needs of their constituents.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I believe that compromise is necessary for policymaking, as it is in many aspects of life. The important thing is to ensure that you not compromise your values in doing so.

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Footnotes

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Maryland's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Angela Alsobrooks (D)

Chris Hollen (D)

Representatives

District 1

Andrew Harris (R)

District 2

John Olszewski (D)

District 3

Sarah Elfreth (D)

District 4

Glenn Ivey (D)

District 5

Steny Hoyer (D)

District 6

April McClain-Delaney (D)

District 7

Kweisi Mfume (D)

District 8

Jamie Raskin (D)

Democratic Party (9)

Republican Party (1)