Laurie-Anne Sayles
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Laurie-Anne Sayles (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on May 14, 2024.
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Biography
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Laurie-Anne Sayles was born in the District of Columbia. She graduated from Laurel High School. She earned an associate degree from Prince George's Community College in 2003, a bachelor's degree in public health from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2009, and a graduate degree in public administration, with honors, from the University of Baltimore in 2013.[1] Her career experience includes working as a senior project manager at the Food and Drug Administration. She has held elected positions, serving as the first Black woman elected at large to the Montgomery County Council and as the first African American member of the Gaithersburg City Council.[2][3][4]
Sayles has been affiliated with the following organizations:[3]
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
- Chesapeake Bay & Water Resources Policy Committee (CBPC)
- Maryland Association of Counties
- Montgomery County Women’s Equality Day Steering Committee
- Muddy Branch Alliance
- Gaithersburg/Upcounty Breakfast Club
Elections
2024
See also: Maryland's 6th Congressional District election, 2024
Maryland's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)
Maryland's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Maryland District 6
April McClain-Delaney defeated Neil Parrott in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | April McClain-Delaney (D) | 53.0 | 199,788 |
 | Neil Parrott (R) | 46.7 | 175,974 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 862 | ||
| Total votes: 376,624 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jason Johnson (Unaffiliated)
- Moshe Landman (G)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | April McClain-Delaney | 40.4 | 22,985 |
 | Joe Vogel | 26.2 | 14,940 | |
 | Ashwani Jain | 8.3 | 4,750 | |
 | Tekesha Martinez | 7.0 | 3,992 | |
 | Lesley Lopez | 4.6 | 2,600 | |
 | Laurie-Anne Sayles | 3.2 | 1,845 | |
 | Destiny West | 1.9 | 1,086 | |
 | Mohammad Mozumder | 1.8 | 1,005 | |
 | Joel Rubin | 1.4 | 820 | |
 | Peter Choharis | 1.4 | 818 | |
 | Geoffrey Grammer | 1.1 | 651 | |
 | George Gluck | 0.8 | 437 | |
 | Kiambo White | 0.7 | 401 | |
 | Stephen McDow | 0.4 | 246 | |
 | Altimont Wilks | 0.3 | 179 | |
 | Adrian Petrus | 0.3 | 166 | |
| Total votes: 56,921 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mia Mason (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Neil Parrott | 45.9 | 22,604 |
 | Dan Cox | 30.1 | 14,797 | |
 | Mariela Roca | 12.3 | 6,071 | |
 | Tom Royals | 4.2 | 2,060 | |
 | Chris Hyser | 3.3 | 1,625 | |
 | Brenda Thiam | 3.3 | 1,607 | |
 | Todd Puglisi | 0.9 | 446 | |
| Total votes: 49,210 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Heath Barnes (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Sayles in this election.
2014
Elections for the Maryland House of Delegates took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 25, 2014. Andrew Platt and incumbents Kumar P. Barve and Jim Gilchrist defeated Susan Hoffmann, Laurie-Ann Sayles and George Zamora in the Democratic primary and were unopposed in the general election.[5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Kumar P. Barve Incumbent |
25.4% | 5,749 |
| Jim Gilchrist Incumbent |
20.3% | 4,599 |
| Andrew Platt |
20.3% | 4,596 |
| Susan Hoffmann | 19.9% | 4,509 |
| Laurie-Ann Sayles | 10.6% | 2,409 |
| George Zamora | 3.5% | 798 |
| Total Votes | 22,660 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Councilwoman Laurie-Anne Sayles is running for Congressional District 6, focused on achieving results. She is a public health professional, the longest-serving elected official, organizer, and full-time lawmaker. Laurie-Anne's parents inspired her dedication to public service and her grandfather's unwavering commitment to providing for his family on their sugar cane farm in the Jamaican countryside.
Laurie-Anne is an accomplished public policy expert with over a decade of experience. She made history by becoming the first African-American elected to the Gaithersburg City Council and the first black woman and Jamaican American elected to represent over 1 million residents in Montgomery County. She oversees a budget of $6.5 billion.
Laurie-Anne is known for her persistence, patience, and determination. She previously served on the National League of Cities Board of Directors and Chaired the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Chesapeake Bay and Water Policy Advocacy Committee. The Sixth Congressional District requires a leader who can relate to all constituents and tackle challenging, complex issues head-on. As a full-time lawmaker seeking to serve the 6th District in Congress, Councilwoman Laurie-Anne Sayles believes Washington needs to work for us. She has laid out her policy platform in an easy-to-follow S.M.A.R.T.E.R Sixth District framework.- Before becoming elected, Laurie-Anne received a competitive graduate fellowship to train at Maryland's William Donald Schaefer Center for Public Policy, one of the nation's top research centers. She has spent over a decade developing and organizing policy positions with NIH, the Nature Conservancy, and the FDA, some of our nation's leading research agencies and nonprofit organizations. She made history by becoming the first African-American elected to the Gaithersburg City Council and again as the first black woman and Jamaican American elected to represent over 1 million residents in Montgomery County, where she oversees a budget of $6.5 billion.
- Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles is recognized for her outstanding leadership in promoting women's rights, public health, and economic development. Her notable achievements include:
- Launching the successful S.M.A.R.T. Youth Advisory Council.
- Spearheading the O.P.E.N. ZTA bill.
- Passing the Rent Stabilization Bill.
- Supporting small businesses.
- Improving public health.
- Advocating for equity in the criminal justice system.
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- After meeting with residents from all 5 counties across District 6 - Montgomery, Frederick, Washington, Allegany, and Garrett - I developed an easy-to-understand policy platform called the S.M.A.R.T.E.R. 6th District framework:
- Safer, More Vibrant Communities for All
- Military, Veterans, and First Responders Deserve Our Support
- Advance health and sustainability for all, including rural areas of the District
- Revitalize the economy with quality jobs, infrastructure, and small business support
- Tackle climate change and invest in sustainable infrastructure
- Ensure a high-quality education from preschool through college and beyond
- Restore Reproductive rights by codifying Roe v Wade into law
I am passionate about various public policy issues. These include public health, reproductive health care, ratifying the ERA, free and fair elections, public campaign finance reform, wealth inequality and redistribution, green jobs, supporting our military, veterans, first responders, ag preservation, food, and environmental sustainability and combating racism, environmental justice, climate change, safe and affordable communities, head start, K-12, affordable college, social security, medicare, mental health, fighting the opioid epidemic, preventing juvenile delinquency, criminal justice reform, immigration, trade, transportation infrastructure, renewable energy, AI, cybersecurity, tax reform, workers rights, protecting our democracy.
I am a Christian, aiming to lead a life that pleases God. My pursuit of public health and public service has always supported this aim. My parents were the first role models in my life, and they were faithful public servants who cared for the most vulnerable among us and protected our borders and democracy. I am proud to have followed in their footsteps. My older sibling, the first person in our family to graduate from college, has always inspired me. She encouraged me to aim high and never give up on my goals. In addition to my family, local mentors have also played a significant role in guiding me on my path to public service. These mentors include former Councilwomen Valerie Ervin, Nancy Floreen, Nancy Navarro, former MD Democratic Party Chair Karen Britto, former County Executive Ike Leggett, Congressman Raskin, and Senator Van Hollen. I also greatly admire the work and legacy of President Barack Obama, the late Shirley Chisholm, Elijah Cummings, and John Lewis. I also greatly appreciate the continued service of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
The Promised Land, The Tipping Point, Unthinkable, Leadership in Turbulent Times
Elected officials are held to a higher standard; as such, they must maintain an unwavering commitment to upholding integrity, transparency, accountability, empathy, and a steadfast dedication to serving the public.
I am a great listener, creative, proactive, and patient, and I maintain a calm demeanor even under pressure. I am persistent and a hard worker, and I love working in a team. I am an expert in building coalitions, communicating strategies, and managing projects. I have a quiet demeanor and tend to get the job done. Despite early defeats, I am resilient and committed to the people's work. I am proud to be a trailblazer, making history twice as an elected official at the city and county levels. I am an innovator, launching the SMART Youth Advisory Council to train the next generation of public servants passionate about making a difference in the community. I may have been the first, but I won't be the last.
As a member of the House of Representatives, it is imperative to represent constituents, craft effective legislation, meticulously oversee the federal budget, and proactively participate in various committees to address critical issues affecting the nation.
A legacy of service before [self]. I am proud to be a trailblazer, making history twice as an elected official at the city and county levels. I am an innovator, launching the SMART Youth Advisory Council to train the next generation of public servants passionate about shaping policies that make a difference in the community. I may have been the first, but I won't be the last.
I remember when 9/11 happened. I dropped my daughter off at daycare that morning, headed to school, and remember getting the news but not understanding the full gravity of what had occurred until I left class to go to work. My job was closed because they sent everyone home. By the time I arrived home, my sister had picked up my daughter, and we all were glued to the TV, watching the planes hit the towers, the chaos, and then President Bush's telling warning. My sister was in the military then, and I wasn't sure if she would be deployed.
I was a courtesy clerk at Safeway. I was too young to be a cashier, so I worked in customer service and bagged groceries, helped people find items in the store, and supported different departments as needed.
Simon Sinek: Start with Why. I loved this inspirational read because we all have responsibilities. If you are ever in a position of leading, your job becomes easier once you identify your course of action and purpose. Once you learn your why, you can set goals and better plan toward achieving them.
Wonderwoman, she is much more experienced and trained in battle.
Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys
I am not motivated to work out and need to develop a consistent aerobic regimen. I prioritize walking and healthy eating, but this is the year I want to become more consistent with my physical fitness routine.
The House of Representatives holds exclusive powers, which include initiating all revenue bills, impeaching federal officers, and electing the President if no candidate receives a majority of votes in the Electoral College. Additionally, the House is responsible for passing bills crucial for our nation's functioning. Given their election cycle every two years, constituent services and close connections to the District are paramount.
I am grateful for the experience I gained as a Gaithersburg City Councilmember and now as a Montgomery County Councilmember. I represent the largest jurisdiction in Maryland and have worked with people from all across the country, including cities, towns, villages, and county commissioners with the National League of Cities, the National Association of Counties, and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. I know how to have constructive dialogues to build consensus and pass legislation with people who represent different political views. I have earned the trust of my neighbors and peers and delivered impactful results that have shifted the trajectory of our communities and nation as a whole. My full-time service has enriched my policymaking experience as a lawmaker. Witnessing the impact of the votes we take daily is a surreal experience that only increasingly responsible governance could enhance. Moreover, my experience as a senior consultant with our nation's top government agencies has ensured I am equipped with a dynamic combination of government and political experience to hit the ground running on day 1 in Congress!
Public health, reproductive health care, free and fair elections, public campaign finance reform, wealth inequality and redistribution, green jobs, supporting our military, veterans, first responders, ag preservation, food and environmental sustainability, combating racism, environmental justice, climate change, safe and affordable communities, head start, K-12, affordable college, social security, medicare, mental health, fighting the opioid epidemic, criminal justice reform, immigration reform, trade, transportation and infrastructure, renewable energy, AI, cybersecurity, tax reform, workers rights, protecting our democracy.
There are better term lengths than two years for representatives. It creates instability for workers, constituents, and representatives themselves. Since representatives are elected every two years, they must pass meaningful legislation, provide good constituent services, have strong connections to their district, and fundraise around the clock. However, if they need to do a better job, it will be easier to replace a member of the House since they hold elections every two years.
There are better term lengths than two years for representatives. It creates instability for workers, constituents, and representatives themselves. Since representatives are elected every two years, they must pass meaningful legislation, provide good constituent services, have strong connections to their district, and fundraise around the clock. However, if they need to do a better job, it will be easier to replace a member of the House since they hold elections every two years.
I admire the work and legacy of the late Shirley Chisholm, Elijah Cummings, and John Lewis. I greatly appreciate the continued service of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Providing excellent constituent services is very important to me. I value the folks who take the time to share their concerns, ideas, and priorities with me and believe in their elected officials' vital role in improving their lives. A local small business owner needed help getting her permit through the review process. It impacted the opening day of her business and prevented her from operating and receiving revenue, but she was still responsible for paying her landlord the rent for the space. When we got the notice, we immediately contacted the Department of Permits. We were able to identify where her permit was in the process, and they were able to complete the final verifications in time for her opening day. I am excited to streamline our regulatory review process to attract and support small businesses that move to our county, and I love seeing them grow!
I look forward to attending their ribbon cutting to celebrate the 3rd location of the business in the community.
I look forward to attending their ribbon cutting to celebrate the 3rd location of the business in the community.
I strongly support the principle of participatory government, where every individual's contribution counts towards achieving success. I believe that compromise is often necessary for effective policymaking. By allowing different viewpoints to come to the table, as we do in our public hearings, we can ensure a more nuanced and balanced approach to reach solutions that benefit a broader range of stakeholders.
As a member of Congress, I would ensure that revenue-related legislation promotes transparency, fairness, and accountability in the legislative process, supports a balanced and democratic approach to fiscal policy, and brings us closer to a sustainable pathway of increasing the resources available to help our federal government responsibilities.
The U.S. House should use its investigative powers to serve the American people best, uphold the law, promote transparency, and ensure accountability. Priorities should include executive branch oversight, addressing critical issues, fact-finding for legislation, a non-partisan approach, and protecting whistleblowers.
Jim Gilchrist, Fmr. MD Delegate, D17
Hon. Everett Browning, Fmr. MD Democratic Party Chair
Town of Poolesville
- James (Jim) Brown, President
- Sarah Paksima, Commissioner
- Jeffery Eck, Commissioner
- Edward Reed, Commissioner
- Martin Radigan, Commissioner
- Valaree Dickerson, Fmr. Commissioner
- Kerri Cook, Fmr. Mayor
City of Gaithersburg
- Yvette Monroe, Fmr. Councilmember
- Sylvia Henderson, Fmr. Council VP
- Dolly Kildee, Fmr. Councilmember
Denise Mitchell, College Park, Fmr. President of the MML
Luisa Arevalo, Fmr. President, Latino Dem Club
Talisha Searcy, Mayor, City of Takoma Park
Small Business
Transportation and Infrastructure
Veterans’ Affairs
Ways and Means
Agriculture
Appropriations
Armed Services
Education and the Workforce
Financial transparency and government accountability are critical for a healthy democracy. Transparency helps people understand how taxes are spent, prevents corruption, and builds trust. Accountability ensures that officials are responsible for their actions and act in the public interest. To promote financial transparency and government accountability, we need oversight mechanisms, disclosure laws, protection for whistleblowers, and open data initiatives. Transparency and accountability help to maintain public trust and ensure that those in power serve the people.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Sayles for Delegate, "Meet Laurie-Anne," accessed July 14, 2014
- ↑ Montgomery County Council, "About Laurie-Anne," accessed March 7, 2024
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 4, 2024
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Laurie-Anne Sayles," March 9, 2024
- ↑ Maryland Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Unofficial Results for the 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election," accessed June 25, 2014
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