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Jennifer Cross

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

College student

Jennifer Cross ran for U.S. House Maryland District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Jennifer Cross served in the U.S. Air Force. She earned a high school diploma from Middletown High School. Her career experience includes being a student.[1]

High school:
Middletown High School

Campaign money

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In their own words

U.S. House Maryland District 3

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m an intelligence student who has volunteered extensively helping the Maryland communities.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

People Before Politics. Eliminate the labels.Lower Costs for Maryland Families Across party lines. We need to lower taxes and utilities not raise prices.Immigration shouldn’t be used as a weapon to harm people with false hopes or to hurt through crimes. If allowed in as families then they should be fast tracked to be full contributors of society not seen as a drain.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

These are some areas that I am passionate about: Student loan and debt forgiveness, reinstatement of healthcare, down payment grants for homeownership, energy grant subsidies to alleviate the costs from dropping coal usage, education reforms offering more funding for private and religious schools, equal reproductive rights, longer public investment opportunities, judicial reforms, and consistent reviews of criminal justice practices and public safety budgets.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

One that ensures the integrity and high standards of the office

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibility of a member of the United States House of Representatives is to represent constituents through lawmaking, government oversight, public accountability, and advocacy for the needs and interests of their district and the nation.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Public service is a sacred duty

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

The shallow view that people see me

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Every two years, there is a new potential representative that allows for diversity

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Shaking free from all of the infiltration of our enemies

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The Board of Directors of Reproductive Justice Maryland Action RJM Action 501(c) (4)

U.S. House Maryland District 5

Jennifer Cross did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.

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