Wala Blegay

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

I support public safety strategies that focus on prevention, mental health, and community investment because safety starts long before a crisis. Prevention. Accountability. Safer communities. Public safety means more than enforcement it means investment in people and prevention. Learn more

End mass incarceration and mandatory minimums for non-violent offenses. Learn more

Drug Policy

Legalize cannabis federally and expunge past convictions. Learn more

Economy

I will always stand with federal workers and contractors by fighting shutdown politics, protecting job security, and respecting the workforce that serves our nation. Respect the workforce that keeps America running. Maryland is home to one of the largest federal workforces in the nation. These workers deserve stability, respect, and protection. Learn more

For decades, working people have produced more wealth while billionaires take a bigger share. It is time to rebalance our economy so dignity, stability, and opportunity are within reach for everyone. Learn more

Education

I am working to strengthen education and workforce pathways that connect people to good jobs without forcing them into lifelong debt. From classroom to career without debt traps. Education should open doors, not bury students in debt. Learn more

Environment / Energy

I am fighting for a reliable power grid, transparency, and responsible planning so families are not stuck paying the price for unchecked, high-demand development. No reckless growth that raises your bills. Growth should strengthen communities not strain infrastructure or increase costs for residents. Learn more

Transition to 100% clean energy through Green New Deal–scale investment. Learn more

Healthcare

In the wealthiest nation in the world, no one should skip medicine, delay care, or face bankruptcy because they got sick. I support Medicare for All to guarantee comprehensive healthcare for every American. Learn more

I am fighting to make healthcare accessible, affordable, and centered on prevention so families can get the care they need without delays, high costs, or barriers. Accessible care. Affordable coverage. Better outcomes. Healthcare should not depend on your ZIP code, income, or job status. Too many Maryland families struggle to find primary care, afford prescriptions, or get preventive services before problems become crises. Learn more

I am advancing Food as Medicine solutions that treat nutrition as healthcare, reduce chronic disease, and lower long-term healthcare costs for families. Prevent illness. Lower costs. Keep families healthy. What we eat directly affects our health. Food should be part of the solution not an afterthought. Learn more

Housing

Build millions of new affordable and social housing units Expand housing vouchers to everyone who qualifies Support rent stabilization protections in high-cost areas Crack down on corporate landlords and price-fixing schemes Invest in homelessness prevention, supportive housing, and mental health services. Learn more

I am committed to protecting renters and homeowners, expanding affordable housing, and keeping families in the communities they helped build. Stay in your home. Build more. Stop displacement. Housing is a basic human need and too many families are being priced out of their communities. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

Billionaires and giant corporations should not pay lower tax rates than teachers, nurses, or firefighters. We need a fair tax system that invests in people. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

I am focused on raising wages, supporting union jobs, and helping small and local businesses grow so prosperity is shared, not concentrated at the top. Grow local wealth. Raise wages. Cut red tape. Working families and small businesses are the backbone of our economy but too often, the system favors corporations over communities. Learn more

Working people built this country. Yet today, too many workers are denied the basic right to organize, bargain collectively, and have a real voice on the job. As a former labor lawyer and union organizer, I have spent my career standing shoulder-to-shoulder with workers fighting for fair wages, safe workplaces, and dignity on the job. In Congress, I will be a strong champion for workers and the labor movement. I proudly support the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) the most significant expansion of workers’ rights in generations. The PRO Act would restore balance between workers and powerful corporations by protecting the freedom to organize and ensuring that employers cannot intimidate or retaliate against workers who want to form a union. Learn more