Delegate
and Physician will run for Elijah Cummings’ seat in special election.
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| Del. Terri Hill Photo: FriendsofTerriHill.org |
State Delegate Terri Hill, M.D.
announced on November 18 that she will run in the Democratic primary for the open seat
in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District, which is comprised of
parts of Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County. Hill, a 50-year Howard
County resident and plastic and reconstructive surgeon, has practiced in the
Baltimore metro area for almost 30 years. Having been first elected to the
House of Delegates in 2014, she represents Legislative District 12, which
largely includes sections of Baltimore and Howard Counties lying within the 7th
Congressional District.
Hill, a public school graduate,
received her degree in bioelectric engineering from Harvard University and
medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians Surgeons. She returned home
to set up her medical practice and small business.
“Ensuring that every child has
the opportunity to succeed, that everyone has access to good healthcare and
every woman has autonomy over her own healthcare and that every worker receives
a sustainable wage is central to my vision for the people of Maryland 7th
Congressional District,” Hill said in a statement. “I understand the importance
of opportunity and how it can change lives.”
Dr. Hill serves on the Health
and Government Operations Committee, but her legislative successes extend to
education, the environment and improving the lives of the underserved. In the
2019 Legislative Session, Delegate Hill introduced successful legislation that
included improving access to prescription drugs for patients with chronic
illnesses, creating programs and funding mechanisms to assist seniors wishing
to age in place, providing access to HIV prevention medication to minors and
ensuring better public and jurisdictional notice of contaminated rivers.
“I am uniquely qualified to
represent this community in Congress,” says Hill. “Decades of clinical
experience have made me an effective listener, problem solver and advocate and
given me a much-needed perspective on how policies and actions impact people at
the point of delivery.”
The issues, which propelled Hill
to seek public office, have only intensified at the national level. In an era
of growing skepticism and increasing threats to our democratic institutions,
Dr. Hill’s thoughtful approach prioritizes basic American values that respect
fairness, equality and human dignity. It’s more critical than ever that a voice
of her experience, passion and relevance be part of the conversation. #hocopolitics
For more information about Terri
Hill’s campaign, visit TerriHillforCongress.com.
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