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Bowie State Alum Jakeya Johnson Could Become Youngest Black Woman Elected to Congress
Johnson is campaigning on her Bowie State background, reproductive-justice work and an organizing-focused message.
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · MD-4 (D)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · MD-4 (D)
Jakeya Johnson
Jakeya Johnson ran in the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary for Maryland’s 4th district and did not advance.
- Party
- Democrat
- Ran for
- U.S. House · MD-4 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (11.2%)
- Raised
- $36K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $36K
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Jakeya Johnson’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $36K
- CASH ON HAND
- $5K
- SPENT
- $32K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $33K · 96.5%
- Self-funding
- $1K · 3.5%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Palmer, EmmaBright Holler Productions · PRODUCER$3K
Ahmed, ShukoorSelf · ENTREPRENEUR$3K
Hays, CraigSelf · POLITICAL CONSULTANT$3K
Paige, ChristopherMsea · VIDEO PRODUCER$2K
Bryson, JcelynPitt County Schools · VICE PRINCIPAL$2K
James, ChristeneN/A · N/A$1K
Blugis, SharonN/A · N/A$1K
Alzeer, AliInova Health · PHYSICIAN$1K
Most, TriciaN/A · N/A$1K
Ashford, RonaldN/A · N/A$1K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $174
- OPPOSING
- $0
Unity & Justice Fund$174 / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$17K
Administrative$3K
Advertising$2K
Materials$1K
Events$1K
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Bowie State Alum Jakeya Johnson Could Become Youngest Black Woman Elected to Congress
Johnson is campaigning on her Bowie State background, reproductive-justice work and an organizing-focused message.
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