Jamie Raskin U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Jamie Raskin U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Jamie Raskin, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 8th district since 2017 and former Maryland State Senator, shared several posts on X about recent events and commemorations. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1962, Raskin currently resides in Takoma Park and is a Harvard alum.
On May 1, 2025, Congressman Raskin observed both International Workers' Day and Law Day. He stated that the combined effort of workers and legal professionals is essential "to defend democracy and freedom." The complete post can be viewed here.
The following day, on May 2, 2025, Rep. Raskin also reflected on the passing of Ida Pearl Green, a figure significant to Montgomery County. He conveyed his condolences, hoping Green's memory serves as "a blessing to her family and friends and to all Montgomery County." The statement is accessible here.
Later, on May 2, 2025, Rep. Raskin celebrated the 50th anniversary of Ride On, Montgomery County’s public transit system. His message looked forward to "many more years of keeping MoCo moving and keeping our communities connected." This celebration post can be read here.
Raskin's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts obtained in 1983 and a Juris Doctor in 1987, both from Harvard University.
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