Chris Van Hollen (D)

Age: 43

Residence: Kensington.

Education: BA, Swarthmore College, 1982; MPP, Harvard University, 1985; JD, Georgetown University Law Center, 1990.

Occupation: Maryland state senator; lawyer, Arent Fox.

Extra-curricular activities: Member, Maryland State Senate, 1995-present; member, Maryland House of Delegates, 1991-94.

Something voters should know about you: " 'Chris Van Hollen ... hero to environmentalists, education groups and gun control advocates—the voters Democrats will need to defeat Morella.' " [Time, Aug. 13, 2001];

Why should voters elect you? "To win in November, we need a candidate with a proven record of getting things done—not just voting right. In the Maryland legislature, I have fought some of the toughest battles—for our schools, our environment, health care, gun control, civil rights. I am proud The Washington Post called me 'one of the most accomplished legislators in the General Assembly.' I also spent years working on national security issues—including on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. I am the only candidate who combines a background in international affairs with a strong record in domestic policy."

Web site: www.vanhollen2002.com

Email address: campaign@vanhollen2002.com

Constance A. Morella (R)

Age: 71

Residence: Bethesda.

Education: BA, Boston University, 1954; MA, American University, 1967.;

Occupation: Member of Congress.

Extra-curricular activities: Member, U.S. House of Representatives, 1987-present; member, Maryland House of Delegates, 1978-86; professor, Montgomery College, 1970-86; instructor, American University, 1968-70; teacher, Montgomery County public schools, 1956-60.

Something voters should know about you: "The Washington Post wrote I've 'proved pivotal in passing major legislation' and put 'principles above partisan ties.' I'm honored to be your independent, effective representative."

Why should voters elect you? "In these critical times, our nation needs experienced representation. I have a record as a leader in the causes important to this district. I've been a national leader on women's issues, re-authoring the landmark Violence Against Women Act."

Web site: www.morella.com

Email address: connie@morella.com

Stephen Bassett (U)

Age: 55

Residence: Montgomery Village.

Education: Georgia Tech, 1964-67; BS, physics, Eckerd College (Florida Presbyterian), 1967-70.

Occupation: Political activist, lobbyist, columnist, commentator, lecturer, founder of Paradigm Research Group, executive director of the Extraterrestrial Phenomena Political Action Committee.

Extra-curricular activities: "Since 1996 fully engaged in the 'politics of disclosure'—ending the government imposed embargo on the truth of an extraterrestrial presence manifest about the planet. Published the Paradigm Clock Web site in 1997 in support of research/activist organization"

Something voters should know about you: "Politicians I admire most include: Dan Burton, Jimmy Carter, Gary Johnson, Barry Goldwater, Dennis Kucinich, John McCain, Nelson Mandela, Carolyn McCarthy, Yitshak Rabin, Steven Schiff."

Why should voters elect you? "Independent candidate Stephen Bassett is the first person to ever appear on a November federal election ballot who is directly confronting the fact of an extraterrestrial presence and the 55-year government embargo on this fact."

Web site: www.disclosure2003.net

Email address: disclosure2003@aol.com