Candidate Profile: Liz Matory For House District 7

BALTIMORE, MD — There are 32 candidates looking to fill the seat in the U.S. House of Representatives left vacant by Elijah Cummings, who died Oct. 17. Patch asked them to describe their qualifications and visions for District 7, which includes parts of Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County.

Eight Republicans and 24 Democrats are running in the special primary, which will be Tuesday. The special election will be April 28, the same day as the Maryland primary.

Liz Matory, 39, is running for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican.

Age (as of Election Day)

39

Party Affiliation

Republican

Family

Single, no children yet. Have best mom ever though!

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

My father was appointed as D.C. Medical Director when he was alive.

Education

High school, Sidwell Friends; B.A., Columbia University; J.D., Howard University School of Law; M.B.A., Robert H Smith School of Business, University of Maryland.

Occupation

Writer, entrepreneur

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Former member of Republican Central Committee (Montgomery County)

Campaign website

voteforlizmatory.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

Because someone needs to stand up for our conservative principles and help more citizens know the truth. We all can step into our God-given potential, but the established powers don't want us to unify and step into our greatness as a people. The only way we can "fix" any of the mess is to end the corrupt partisan games and get a representative who will be beholden to the citizens NOT special interest or the democrat machine.

Why do you think you would be a good U.S. representative for District 7?

Because I have fought to find the way to represent and address the gerrymandering. As a former democrat operative, I understand where most of the district is coming from, but as a new conservative, I have found that the only way to move forward is to reclaim our Godly heritage. I am the only candidate of all 31 who has spent these several years to address the machine. Most have accepted it or benefited from it. My personal, political and academic background will help us have solid representation in congress and not just what the powers that be want.

If elected, what would be your three key priorities in the U.S. House?

End human trafficking
Educate more people about the abortion industry
Balance the budget

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

As mentioned before, I am more like the average voter than any of the other candidates. From my political odyssey, I have learned that virtually all citizens are not as hyper progressive or socialist as some of the elected officials force us to be. Most citizens want pragmatic solutions, but most citizens also know that everything has gotten so far out of hand. I offer that bridge between the huge political divide that has formed over the last few years. Followers of Christ understand what is necessary, and I am the only candidate who is willing to step up for our values. Not what is humanly popular.

How would you approach representing a district that includes one of the wealthiest counties in the nation as well as a city where more than 20 percent of people live in poverty?

End the Corruption. A lot of resources are funneled through the city and do not go to where it is needed the most. Whether political, church, and nonprofits, everyone knows it's the corruption that holds everyone back. I will sever the political/church/nonprofit racket that has come up through CD7 just by becoming the new representative. I will not owe any of the Machine my seat. Only will ally with the citizens and only have their best interest in mind.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

My results through becoming a republican, gaining a nomination within 2yrs of leaving the former party, and taking on the establishment without backing down.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. No one gets to the Father, but by him.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am the only pro-life woman running for this seat. If voters care about learning more about the truth of the Abortion Industry and how two generations have been lied to and lost because it, they should support my nomination.