8th congressional district

March 19, 2016 | Staff Writer

Takoma Park Candidates Forum (VIDEO)

The City of Takoma Park played host to Maryland’s 8th Congressional District candidates forum. In addition to meeting the candidates, attendees were able to see a voting machine demo, and hear from several community organizations that helped make the event happen. Event producer Isaac Asare explains how it all came together.

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March 8, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Climate Change a Key Issue in Jamie Raskins Congressional Campaign (VIDEO)

Jamie Raskin is running for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District seat. Raskin recently stopped by Montgomery Community Media studios to record his candidate statement. MyMCMedia caught up with Raskin in the newsroom and in this Extra video, he talks about his efforts on climate change. Raskin will be on the ballot on April 26, when Marylanders can […]

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March 4, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Kathleen Matthews on Metro: “We’ve Got to Get It Moving Again”

Kathleen Matthews is running for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District seat and she recently stopped by Montgomery Community Media studios to record her candidate statement. MyMCMedia caught up with Matthews in the newsroom and in this Extra video, she talks about reinvesting in Metro.

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March 4, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Matthews on Mass Transit and Purple Line (VIDEO)

Kathleen Matthews is running for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District seat and she recently stopped by Montgomery Community Media studios to record her candidate statement. MyMCMedia caught up with Matthews in the newsroom and in this Extra video, she talks about why mass transit is important to relieve gridlock.

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March 4, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Kathleen Matthews Says Stoplight Should be Placed at River Road Intersection (VIDEO)

Kathleen Matthews is running for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District seat and she recently stopped by Montgomery Community Media studios to record her candidate statement. MyMCMedia caught up with Matthews in the newsroom. In this Extra video, Matthews talks about the tragic accident that happened at the River Road and Pyle Road intersection where three people were […]

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March 4, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Kathleen Matthews: “Addressing Gun Safety is a Really Critical First Issue for Us” (VIDEO)

Kathleen Matthews is running for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District seat and she recently stopped by Montgomery Community Media studios to record her candidate statement. MyMCMedia caught up with Matthews in the newsroom and in this Extra video, she talks about why gun control is a top priority in her campaign.

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February 9, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Kathleen Matthews Campaign Calls for Trone Ad to be Pulled (VIDEO)

Candidate for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District Kathleen Matthews campaign says that David Trone’s ad featuring President Obama is “misleading.” The ad in question features the President attending a Democratic National Committee fundraiser at Trone’s Potomac home.  In the ad the President suggests that Trone should run for office. https://youtu.be/J2swRhUF24E The Washington Post reported that neither […]

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February 3, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

David Trone Announces Candidacy for Congress (PHOTO)

Maryland’s 8th Congressional District race has a new candidate, David Trone, co-founder of Total Wine & More, Trone announced his candidacy this past week. And on Wednesday, Trone announced that he is naming Andrew Friedson as a senior adviser to his campaign. According to a news release, Friedson is a longtime aide to Comptroller Peter Franchot and […]

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January 11, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot Endorses Congressional Candidate Kathleen Matthews (PHOTO)

Candidate for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District Kathleen Matthews announced new national and local campaign endorsements on Monday. According to a news release, Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot posted his endorsement on his Facebook page. “Having known Kathleen for many years, I believe she will bring to Congress a fresh perspective, new talent and a sensible approach […]

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October 1, 2015 | Sonya Burke

GCAAR Hosts 8th Congressional District Candidates Forum (PHOTOS)

The six Democrats running for the 8th Congressional District in Maryland participated in a candidates forum on Oct. 1st hosted by the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors in Rockville. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke moderated the event. The candidates included David Anderson, Kumar Barve, Ana Sol-Guiterrez, Will Jawando, Kathleen Matthews and Jamie Raskin. For nearly two […]

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