Terri is a champion for protecting and expanding reproductive healthcare. In the wake of the Supreme Court decision, overturning Roe. V. Wade, Terri worked to deliver abortion protections for Maryland. She is ready to take this fight to Congress make sure the right to abortion and reproductive healthcare is protected for all Americans.

Supporting Maryland’s working families has been central to Terri’s career as a legislator, physician, and small business owner. She was on the frontline of the Covid crisis, working with her colleagues to ensure job protections and extend benefits for Maryland workers. At a time where families across the country are struggling with rising costs, she is prepared to push policies to create a more just economy for everyone.

At a time where our democracy is facing real and urgent threats, we need to elect leaders who are committed to good government and who will stand up to extremists. Using the same skills required to diagnose thoughtfully and execute treatment plans as a physician, Terri is solution- oriented and prepared to lead with intention and transparency.

Terri’s healthcare priorities are informed by her life’s work as a surgeon. She fought to pass legislation to make prescription drugs affordable for Maryland families, and has continued to work to eliminate barriers to quality, affordable health care. In Congress she’ll continue to advocate for healthcare accessibility across the life span, including mental and behavioral health.

As a resident of Howard County for over 50 years, Terri is familiar with the need to preserve Maryland’s natural resources. In the General Assembly, she has passed statues to promoting environmental sustainability and prioritized climate change legislation with a goal of making Maryland carbon neutral by 2045. With a scientific background, Terri is prepared to address the climate crisis with fact-based solutions.

Terri understands that emerging technologies present benefits and growth opportunities across industries— many of these innovations being developed here in Maryland. She also recognizes the potential challenges that can arise from AI and other technological advancements. Terri is committed to working with legislators and industry leaders to ensure this innovation is safe and trustworthy.

The diverse group of people who call Maryland and America home are all entitled to health, safety, and happiness. With hate crimes and attacks on LGBTQ+ rights on the rise, Terri will oppose legislation targeting these communities and fight to ensure we remain a welcoming place for all. This includes passing meaningful gun safety reforms and addressing the gun violence epidemic.