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U.S. House, District 8
Maryland will send eight representatives to the 106th Congress for a two-year term. The boundaries of the congressional districts are determined by the state legislature. Seven of them are in or near the Washington region. Both Republican and Democratic candidates will be on the ballots in all those districts. The challengers face well-entrenched incumbents.
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OTHER LOCAL RACES
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Incumbents' names are marked with asterisks. Web site and email addresses appear in the form in which they were submitted by the candidates.
Constance A. Morella*
Republican
Age: 67
Residence: Bethesda.
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Married: Yes.
Children: Three.
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Education: AB, Boston University; MA, American University.
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Occupation/Employer: U.S. Congresswoman.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: U.S. House of Representatives; Subcommittee on Technology; House of Representatives Y2K Task Force; D.C. Subcommittee; Children's Caucus; Maryland Legislature; Arms Control and Foreign Policy Caucus.
Why should voters elect you?
"As a resident of Montgomery County for 42 years who raised nine children (six of my late sister), who graduated from our public schools, and as a former county teacher and community college professor, I share the priority my constituents place on excellence in education. I know their needs and aspirations: assuring quality health care for all, preserving social security, protecting our environment, safeguarding our homes, streets and schools from violence, supporting our civil servants and promoting the economic vitality of Montgomery County. I am an effective leader in women's health, child-care, older Americans and science and technology issues."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"I continue to be enthusiastic about public service, and I believe I make a difference. My record reflects the values and vision of my constituents."
Web site: www.Morella.com
Email: Connie@Morella.com
Ralph G. Neas
Democrat
Age: 52
Residence: Bethesda.
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Married: Yes.
Children: No answer provided.
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Education: BA, University of Notre Dame; JD, University of Chicago Law School.
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Occupation/Employer: President, the Neas Group (on leave).
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Senior assistant to two U.S. senators; Leadership Conference on Civil Rights; Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation International; Children's Charities Foundation Board.
Why should voters elect you?
"As a young man, I was paralyzed by a disease called French polio. The experience left me with an abiding concern for those unable to share fully in the American Dream. After I completely recovered from my paralysis, I fought successfully for passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act, for strengthening the law giving girls and women equal opportunities in education and sports, and for strengthening our civil rights laws. As Montgomery County's congressman, I will continue to fight for economic and social justice for all, for quality public education and for accessible and affordable health care for every American."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"I am a teacher and a volunteer. My wife, Katy, an Easter Seals executive, shares my commitment to family, community and Montgomery County's quality of life."
Web site: www.ralphneas.org
Email: askralph@ralphneas.org
The Voters' Guide was compiled from staff reporting and information provided by the candidates in response to questionnaires from The Washington Post.
Each candidate was asked to provide biographical information, a photograph and a brief statement about why the voters should elect him or her.
Candidates' responses were edited for length and style.
© Copyright 1998 The Washington Post Company
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