Widow Of Elijah Cummings Running To Succeed Him In Congress

Widow Of Elijah Cummings Running To Succeed Him In Congress

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Maya Rockeymoore Cummings is running for her late husband Elijah Cummings' vacant seat in the US House of Representatives. She is stepping down as chairwoman of the Maryland Democratic Party to pursue this role, fulfilling her husband's wish. The filing deadline for the special election is November 20th, with the primary race scheduled for February 4th. Multiple candidates from both parties have already filed to run.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What position is Maya Rockeymoore Cummings seeking to fill?

US Senate

US House of Representatives

Governor of Maryland

Mayor of Baltimore

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Maya Rockeymoore Cummings stepping down from her current role?

To pursue a career in journalism

To run for her husband's vacant seat

To retire from politics

To start a non-profit organization

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for her husband's passing?

Accident

Complications from health challenges

Old age

Unknown causes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Rockeymoore Cummings say was her husband's wish?

To have her run for office

To retire peacefully

To move out of Baltimore

To travel the world

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the filing deadline for the special election?

November 1st

November 20th

December 15th

January 5th