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Pastor Jamal Bryant will make a run for Congress representing the 7th Congressional District. Elijah Cummings currently sit in that seat and is considering running for the US Senate which will be free when Sen. Barbara Mikulski retires.
Bryant who is Pastor of The Empowerment Temple in Baltimore issued this statement according to Fox 45 News:
“After prayer, soul-searching and long deliberation, I am officially announcing my candidacy for Congress of the United States representing the 7th Congressional District today at 10 a.m. at 1505 N. Eutaw Place,” a statement from Bryant reads. “After the Freddie Gray uprising, the proliferation of police brutality across this nation, the lack of jobs, widespread poverty and hopelessness throughout our urban areas, I decided that leading a successful congregation and building a great church is not enough. I want to contribute to public policy in Washington.”
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