Former Rep. Elijah Cummings

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CUMMINGS, Elijah Eugene, a Representative from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., January 18, 1951; graduated from Baltimore City College High School, Baltimore, Md., 1969; B.S., Howard University, Washington, D.C., 1973; J.D., University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Md., 1976; lawyer, private practice; chief judge, Maryland Moot Court Board; member of the Maryland state house of delegates, 1983-1996, serving as speaker pro tempore, 1995-1996; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fourth Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Kweisi Mfume, reelected to the eight succeeding Congresses (April 16, 1996-present).

Biographical

Full Name: Elijah Eugene Cummings
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: eh-LY-juh KUH-mingz
Date of Birth: Jan. 18, 1951
Date of Death: Oct. 17, 2019 (age: 68)
Place of Birth: Baltimore, Md.
Religion: Baptist
Hometown: Baltimore, Md.
Place of Residence: Baltimore, Md.
Previous Occupation: Attorney

Wikipedia

Family:

Previous relationship: Joyce M. Cummings Divorced

2 children

Previous relationship: Maya Rockeymoore Cummings policy consultant Widowed, June 20, 2008

Miscellaneous Links:

GovTrack

Campaign Links:

X (Twitter), campaign

Facebook, campaign

Open Secrets political finance profile

Social Networking:

Facebook, official

X (Twitter), official

YouTube, official

Instagram, official

Flickr, official

Education

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law - JD (1976)
Howard University - BA, political science (1973)

Activities and notes: Phi Beta Kappa; Student Government, president, treasurer; Sophomore Class President
Baltimore (Md.) City College High School - Diploma (1969)

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (April 16, 1996-Oct. 17, 2019) Died in Office, Oct. 17, 2019

Member, 7th Congressional District of Maryland

Election Results

2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

7th Congressional District of Maryland

Elijah Eugene Cummings, 76.00%
Democrat

Richmond Davis, 22.00%
Republican

David Griggs, 2.00%
Libertarian
2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

7th Congressional District of Maryland

Elijah Eugene Cummings, 74.89%
Democrat

Corrogan R. Vaughn, 21.81%
Republican

Myles B. Hoeing, 3.05%
Green
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

7th Congressional District of Maryland

Elijah Eugene Cummings, 69.94%
Democrat

Corrogan R Vaughn, 27.01%
Republican

Scott Soffen, 2.95%
Libertarian
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

7th Congressional District of Maryland

Elijah Eugene Cummings, 76.52%
Democrat

Frank C Mirabile, 20.82%
Republican

Ronald M Owens-Bey, 2.54%
Libertarian
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

7th Congressional District of Maryland

Elijah Eugene Cummings, 75.18%
Democrat

Frank Mirabile Jr, 22.84%
Republican

Scott Spencer, 1.88%
Libertarian
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

7th Congressional District of Maryland

Elijah Eugene Cummings, 79.50%
Democrat

Michael T Hargadon, 18.58%
Republican

Ronald M Owens-Bey, 1.82%
Libertarian
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

7th Congressional District of Maryland

Elijah Eugene Cummings, 98.06%
Democrat
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

7th Congressional District of Maryland

Elijah Eugene Cummings, 73.43%
Democrat

Tony Salazar, 24.63%
Republican

Virginia T Rodino, 1.94%
Green
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

7th Congressional District of Maryland

Elijah Eugene Cummings, 73.59%
Democrat

Joseph E Ward, 26.41%
Republican
2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

7th Congressional District of Maryland

Elijah Eugene Cummings, 87.07%
Democrat

Kenneth Kondner, 12.84%
Republican
1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

7th Congressional District of Maryland

Elijah Eugene Cummings, 85.74%
Democrat

Kenneth Kondner, 14.26%
Republican
1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

7th Congressional District of Maryland

Elijah Eugene Cummings, 83.47%
Democrat

Kenneth Kondner, 16.53%
Republican

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Cummings for Congress Campaign Committee (Maryland)

Own leadership PAC:

Empowering Each Community PAC

Awards

Marylander of the Year (Baltimore Sun)
Sunshine in Government Award (News Media for Open Government) (March 2019)
Freedom to Fly Award (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) (March 2018)
Porker of the Month (Citizens Against Government Waste) (Nov. 2017)
Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2017)
Salute to Congress Award (International Propeller Club of the United States) (2013)
Porker of the Month (Citizens Against Government Waste) (May 2012)

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Privately Financed Travel

71 trips taken between 2001 - 2017 costing $49,686

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2019, 2019 (Amendment), 2018, 2017, 2017 (Amendment), 2016, 2016 (Amendment), 2016 (Amendment), 2015, 2014, 2014 (Amendment), 2013, 2013 (Amendment), 2012, 2012 (Amendment), 2011, 2010, 2009, 2009 (Amendment), 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $55,476.90
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