Christina Jurkiewicz Grigorian Files to Run as a Republican for the United States Senate in Maryland
BETHESDA, Md., March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Christina J. Grigorian has filed with the Maryland State Board of Elections as a Republican candidate for the United States Senate.
Christina's filing marks the start of a campaign focused on making "Maryland First" – a campaign that will focus on four themes:
(1) Promoting Economic Growth – The "jump start" to our economy sparked by recent federal tax cuts and Governor Hogan's strong commitment to making Maryland "open for business" marks a watershed moment for business expansion and job creation in the state. We must now build on this momentum to transition Maryland into a world class economy, with further investments to advance our high-tech, life sciences, and military and defense industries, while also preserving our traditional industries in manufacturing and agriculture.
(2) Public Safety – From gang activity to opioid and heroin addiction, law enforcement agencies need more resources and tools to ensure that Maryland families are safe in their neighborhoods and homes. We must also adopt sensible legislation that balances well-established Second Amendment rights against the need for stronger background checks and other measures to keep dangerous weapons out of the wrong hands.
(3) Transportation – The vibrancy of our state's economic engine depends upon a transportation network that is reliable, adaptable and consistent with a commitment to environmental sustainability. With strong federal representation, we can bring a leading-edge transportation system to Maryland.
4) Education – A quality education is the cornerstone of success in the New Economy. Maryland's children deserve a 21st Century education system that allows them to thrive in the classroom, in the art room, and in the lab.
"Marylanders deserve energy, ideas and innovation from its U.S. Senators as we navigate together the next six years," Christina said. "The citizens of this state, from the Eastern Shore to the Alleghany mountains, care about their jobs, their families and their neighbors. By electing me as the next U.S. Senator representing Maryland, they will have a tireless advocate who is passionately committed to ensuring that Maryland's voice is finally heard in Washington."
Christina is a Baltimore native who graduated from a Baltimore County high school and earned a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in education from the George Washington University. She graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1996 with honors and was presented with an award given to the outstanding member of the graduating law school class whose leadership, scholarship, and moral character are representative of the high ideals of the legal profession. She is a practicing Catholic and taught religious education for 11 years at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Currently, Christina is a partner in a Washington, D.C. law firm, and focuses her practice on banking and finance. Christina has been very active in a number of community organizations and has assumed leadership roles in connection with numerous volunteer commitments. She resides in Bethesda with her husband, Chris, and their three teenaged children.
Christina's father legally immigrated to this country and served in the U.S. Army before employment as a steelworker with Armco Steel (Baltimore City). Her mother is a native of Baltimore City and is retired from the State of Maryland's Public Service Commission.
Christina is the only woman running for the Republican nomination. There is currently no woman representing Maryland in the U.S. Congress.
The Maryland primary election is June 26, 2018; the general election is November 6, 2018.
Contact: Nancy Graham at (202) 270-2481 or [email protected].
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