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Tashi Davis
Tashi Davis (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 14, 2024.
Biography
Tashi Davis was born in Maryland and joined the U.S. Navy in 1995. He attended Morgan State University and earned a bachelor's degree from American Intercontinental University in 2007 and an MBA from American Intercontinental University in 2010. His career experience includes working as a program manager for the ACAT II program for the U.S. Navy. He previously worked as a police officer.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Maryland's 7th Congressional District election, 2024
Maryland's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)
Maryland's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Maryland District 7
Incumbent Kweisi Mfume defeated Scott Collier and Ronald Owens-Bey in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kweisi Mfume (D) | 80.3 | 232,849 |
 | Scott Collier (R) | 17.2 | 49,799 | |
| Ronald Owens-Bey (L) | 2.4 | 6,840 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 649 | ||
| Total votes: 290,137 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Sigmon (Progressive Party)
- Michael Scott (People's Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 7
Incumbent Kweisi Mfume defeated Tashi Davis in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 7 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kweisi Mfume | 88.4 | 88,727 |
 | Tashi Davis | 11.6 | 11,640 | |
| Total votes: 100,367 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 7
Scott Collier defeated Wayne McNeal and Lorrie Sigley in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 7 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Collier | 47.4 | 4,289 |
 | Wayne McNeal | 31.0 | 2,804 | |
| Lorrie Sigley | 21.6 | 1,951 | ||
| Total votes: 9,044 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Davis in this election.
2022
See also: Maryland's 7th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Maryland District 7
Incumbent Kweisi Mfume defeated Scott Collier in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kweisi Mfume (D) | 82.1 | 151,640 |
| Scott Collier (R) | 17.7 | 32,737 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 424 | ||
| Total votes: 184,801 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 7
Incumbent Kweisi Mfume defeated Tashi Davis, Wayne McNeal, and Elihu Eli El in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 7 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kweisi Mfume | 85.2 | 80,118 |
| Tashi Davis | 7.6 | 7,141 | |
| Wayne McNeal | 5.2 | 4,890 | |
| Elihu Eli El | 2.0 | 1,885 | ||
| Total votes: 94,034 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 7
Scott Collier defeated Lorrie Sigley, Michael Pearson, and Ray Bly in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 7 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Collier | 34.6 | 2,873 |
| Lorrie Sigley | 27.1 | 2,245 | ||
| Michael Pearson | 23.0 | 1,906 | ||
 | Ray Bly | 15.3 | 1,271 | |
| Total votes: 8,295 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Tashi Davis did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Davis' campaign website stated the following:
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What I Will Accomplish COVID-19 Protocols/Mandates First, let me say that I believe statewide mandates and safeguards will be lifted here soon (no later than summer, I believe), and we will be getting back to “normal” or as close to it as we can.
The reasoning behind my beliefs... Vaccines: Across the Country, COVID positivity/hospitalization rates are down-trending. Much of this is due to our successful vaccination program, but it’s also due to the increased availability of in-home test kits/testing. Put another way, people aren’t showing up to (trackable) testing sites as much as before. So, the numbers are declining. By now, about 65% of the Country (73% percent of all Marylanders) are either fully Vaccinated or have had the opportunity.
I am fully vaccinated (and boosted). And while I encourage all (who can) to do the same, I will NOT stand in judgement of anyone who chooses not to be. And encourage all of you to (also) reserve your judgments. People have their reasons. And they are reasons, NOT excuses. We’ve had years to debunk the rumors, misconceptions, and (flat out) lies about COVID by now…and we still don’t know what we still don't know about it!
Sadly, our various political parties and media (mainstream or otherwise) outlets have chosen their sides in this, while our social media sites have added their disclaimers for their own protection. But the truth is, the decision to vaccinate remains ours! And I encourage all to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Employment: We have seen (both) large and small businesses shutter their sites, over the past two years, during COVID. Our local businesses provide (both) much needed jobs and revenue to our communities. And we need to bring them back to a full operational status as soon as possible, before the damage to our District's communities is irreparable.
Now that said…there will remain companies and workplaces that will have to enforce masks and vaccine mandates, for health and/or proximity requirements. I beseech you to honor their decisions! We must never forget how many we've lost, in our healthcare, food-prep and retail industries...to mention a few. The sacrifice of our "essential" workers must never be forgotten, and the companies that still employ have every right and responsibility to keep them safe! Future: With your vote, I fully intend to pursue and implement policies that will provide and secure continued funding and treatment for our COVID "long-haulers" as well as our youth, who've been psychologically affected by this terrible virus! Veterans Every day, this country sees hundreds of service members detach from active duty and reattach themselves to our workforces and communities. And for most, the transition is rife with challenges. I know and have experienced these challenges firsthand. We must not forget those who put our Nation first and we must remember the assets they can be in the workplace! We must assist them, with greater detail and attention, as they transition out of service. VA Programs that emphasize the education, housing, and work-placement of our Veterans would be my focus and I would lend myself to any Committee, bipartisan or otherwise, that works towards these causes. Moreover, an increased focus and diligence, when looking after the families of those who have paid the ultimate price for our Country would be prioritized, additionally. Health Care Everyone deserves access to quality and affordable health care. The Affordable Care Act was a step in the right direction. However, it is still a work in progress. And moreover, it remains under constant threat of those who would seek its repeal and undoing. It is our duty, as lawmakers and custodians of American tax dollars to ensure that every American has access to the quality and affordable health care they deserve. If elected, I will continue the fight against those who would seek to take affordable health care away from Americans and their families. I will keep a sharp focus on lowering prescription drug prices and making concessions for those companies that provide generic, less expensive drugs to American consumers. Increased pressure is needed on U.S. healthcare providers to cover patients with pre-existing conditions, with greater emphasis on the inclusion of mental health as a Preexisting Condition. This is a tasking I am prepared to undertake and see to resolution. Economy I will vote to increase the federal minimum wage, which will give about 100,000 (1 in 4) Baltimorean workers the pay-raise they deserve, as well as helping provide a livable wage for the people. I will continue to champion the Paycheck Fairness Act, to ensure equal pay for our District’s and Nation’s Women workforces. Through the Higher Baltimore Initiative, I will seek funding to re-establish partnerships with the community and business leaders, for the filling of (well paying) positions that require particular and relevant skillsets. Together, we will institute apprenticeship programs, focus on technical education requirements, and viable career paths to assist guide our worker’s advancement. Environment
But the years and usage have not been kind. If hired, I will align myself with any legislation (bipartisan or otherwise) geared towards the cleanliness and perseveration of the Bay. Moreover, I will fight to reinstate the ($100M) funding initiatives that have been zeroed out by the previous administration. The Chesapeake Bay generates $33 billion annually and provides more than a trillion dollars in worth to our region. It is one of the Nation’s natural treasures and it, and its coastlines, MUST be protected! National Security As a 9 year Navy veteran and current Navy Program Manager, I will take my knowledge of Defense spending and budgeting to Washington. I would immediately volunteer my services as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, as well as other oversight committees that are geared towards the betterment of the American Servicemember and the reduction of wasteful spending. But, we can’t stop there. If our history has taught us nothing (more), it’s taught us that having strong allies, in the field only makes our warfighters jobs easier and safer. I am a proponent of continued diplomacy and support of our allies in their efforts, as they often align with ours. Seniors If hired, I will make this one of my top priorities. This District will see an increase in amenities and medical assistance for our golden-aged. I will lend myself to any effort or fight purposed to keeping healthcare and prescription-drug costs down for our Seniors. The Elders of our villages are a treasure and need to be protected! Education The COVID Pandemic, not only exposed our weaknesses in our (overall) general health, welfare, and healthcare industries, it also exposed the unmitigated flaws in our education system as well. Sadly, many of our Educators lacked the training and ability to counterman the COVID crisis, and the lasting effects of the past two years will reverberate through the many that will follow. If hired, I will lend myself to any effort that involves better education for our Children and increased pay for our Educators. Efforts, such as universal Pre-K and the Rebuild America’s Schools Act will see my tireless efforts for their success. I will seek and support increased Federal spending for District’s Public-School modernizations, renovations, and repairs. Moreover, with the Higher Baltimore Initiative, I will seek private partnerships to promote increased Trade and Technical study opportunities for our youth. Energy If hired, I assist any effort to return our Nation to its status and prominence as a global leader in clean energy. Our District sits on the Chesapeake Bay and can ill afford to push this problem off any longer! For our District, this is not a problem of tomorrow, it’s a threat today. I have laid out a bold vision for cutting greenhouse gas emissions while investing in the jobs and infrastructure of the future. Infrastructure Fortunately, our President has remembered this and reestablished the focus on our Country’s infrastructure. Moreover, if hired for the job, I would do whatever was in my power to support this. The Seventh District, which is home to one of the largest ports on the East Coast, depends on improving our Maritime Infrastructure. However, we shouldn’t stop there! The needs of Baltimore far exceed those of just our Maritime Infrastructure. Our city’s neighborhoods, including the streets and roadways that lead to them need sound investing and (in many cases) overhauling. We can no longer ignore that businesses, large and small, base much of their “start-up” decision-making on the strength of an area’s infrastructure. Business will not come to (or back to) our City and District if they feel the infrastructure is too weak to provide a viable workforce and safe working conditions. If hired, I will focus on the reinvestment in our District’s infrastructure and the provision of the necessary tools required to build it up. Remember, a stronger Baltimore and District will also yield a stronger and more competitive Maryland. Gun Violence As a Navy Veteran, I swore an oath to protect this nation and its people. And as a gun owner, I am prepared to do so with arms. However, also as a gun owner, I (and we) have to be more honest when addressing the relationship between the number of guns in our Nation and the tragically high level of gun violence.
If hired, I will lend myself to gun-reform efforts like the requisite of Universal Background checks and other Red Flag laws that prevent an individual from purchasing or retaining their firearm if they are determined to be a danger to themselves or others.[2] |
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| —Tashi Davis’ campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
2022
Tashi Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am an East Baltimore native, United States Navy Veteran, and (former) Police Officer. My journeyman service began on Greenmount Avenue, in the shadow of Memorial Stadium, and continued through and across hotspots all over our Nation and Globe. I am currently serving as a civilian Program Manager, for a multimillion dollar DoD program, for the U.S. Navy. I've been said to be a natural leader, and I intend to bring that steadfast and dutiful mindset to our Nation’s Capital, while serving and representing the great people of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County.
I feel that, too often, we elect and send our leaders to our Capitals, with the hopes that they will be true champions and servants of the people! And more often than we should or deserve, we look to them and find them (only) serving themselves!
I have been in the service of this Nation and its great people for more than a quarter-century now! I serve still, and will continue to do so for our great District. Hire me! And send me to Washington, with an understanding that I still know what it means, and takes, to be a part of something bigger than yourself!- EDUCATION: If elected, I will lend myself to any effort that involves better education for our Children and increased pay for our Educators. Efforts, such as universal Pre-K and the Rebuild America’s Schools Act will see my tireless efforts for their success. I will seek and support increased Federal spending for District’s Public-School modernizations, renovations, and repairs. Moreover, I will seek private partnerships to promote increased Trade and Technical study opportunities for our youth.
- GUN VIOLENCE: Sadly, about 12 out of every 100K Marylanders die due to gun violence annually, with our city being on track to surpass 230 shooting deaths for the year of 2021. Moreover, with there being more guns than people in our Nation, the belief that we can bring a quick or easy end to gun violence is naïve (at best). If elected, I will ardently pursue commonsense measures to keep our communities safe from gun violence, while still protecting the Second Amendment rights of our law-abiding citizens.
- INFRASTRUCTURE: I have always felt that one of our greatest flaws, as a country, was a lack of continued focus when it came to our infrastructure. It’s as if we’ve forgotten that it was our strong and vast infrastructure that helped propel us to the forefront as a world power. Whether it was the resources afforded to our public education system, our Police departments, or even Logistic pathways and conduits, our Nation’s focus on infrastructure was vital to boosting, not only our District’s economy, small and large businesses, but the global economy as well.
It remains my deepest belief and concern. And one, that I truly believe feeds the majority of the City's and Districts other issues. Once again, the state of Maryland ranks 2nd, in the Nation, in education. However, once again our District fails to place a public High School in the top 10 (statewide) and in the top 600 (nationally). The COVID Pandemic, not only exposed our weaknesses in our (overall) general health, welfare, and healthcare industries, it also exposed the unmitigated flaws in our education system as well. Sadly, many of our Educators lacked the training and ability to counterman the COVID crisis, and the lasting effects, of the past two years, will reverberate through the many that will follow. To include Mental Health related issues.
And even with a steady population decline, through the decades, Baltimore remains the largest city in the state of Maryland. So, we should not be finding ourselves on the outside, looking in, when it comes to top-tier education.
We should look to restructure and tailor our curriculum to meet the requirements of our State's and Country's needs. It's time we reinstitute trade and vocational studies, at the High School level. For instance, learning basic Supply Chain Management or Logistics, at the Eleventh and Twelfth grade levels, would help our nationwide call for professionals in that field.
I remember asking her, just after the City's pension plan went under (she was 20 years in by then), why she chose to stay and not go private practice, as so many had done over the previous two decades?
She took a sip of rum and simply said..."Tashi, everything can't be about money. Besides, if I leave, then who will defend this City?"
She would go on to do just that for the next seven years, until she died. There was standing room only at her funeral.
The one moment, from my early youth, that does stand out is the the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. My 4th grade teacher was showing the (live) launch in class, as this would be the first time a teacher (Christa McAuliffe, R.I.P.) would travel into space as a Payload Specialist. I remember the shuttle bursting into flames and then its pieces scattering in different directions across the sky. It was like watching a Sci-fi movie.
My first novel.
A two-term limit should be imposed at every (elected) office/level of government. However, with respect to our Democracy and the People of our great Nation, I am also in favor of a waiver submission, for a third term. Where a candidate agrees that they will concede if they do NOT receive at least 75% of the vote. This will also indicate that their (repeated) term of office is desired by the People, as well.
And this understanding should be at the forefront when discussing and composing our governing policies. This is also the original reasoning for Congressional representation. The various Districts, from across our great Nation, sending their opinions and beliefs to be considered.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 6, 2022.
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Tashi Davis' campaign website, “Issues,” accessed April 19, 2024
