Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

Democratic Candidate for the Maryland State Senate District 39 • Former Federal Official @HHSGov & @HUDGov | Founder @drake_institute🇺🇸 destinyforthepeople.com Maryland Joined January 2013

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

5 months ago

@HITPrivacy @BaltimoreBanner I’ve been called worse by people like you.

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

5 months ago

@HITPrivacy Let’s be clear. I’m not privileged. I’m blessed. Like so many families across District 39, my family has endured many hardships. So, I’ll say it again: WE HAVE MORE IMPORTANT PRIORITIES.

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

5 months ago

@HITPrivacy The level of comfort and privilege it takes to worry about a “202” area code while working households are worried about rising costs, healthcare, voting rights, and attacks on immigrant communities is remarkable. District 39 has more important priorities.

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

5 months ago

In the wake of the #SCOTUS decision, Maryland has a chance to rebalance our democracy AND strengthen Black political power. Maryland’s redistricting bill died in the Senate on Senate Majority Leader Nancy King’s watch. Now, I’m running for the seat. shorturl.at/1heQf

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

6 months ago

And, I’ll add… if you’re an elected official in the Dem party, or you lead a civil rights org that solicits funding from the people: Organize. Mobilize. Or resign. No more politics as usual. Too much has been taken from us.

Barack Obama @BarackObama

6 months ago

Today’s Supreme Court decision effectively guts a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act, freeing state legislatures to gerrymander legislative districts to systematically dilute and weaken the voting power of racial minorities - so long as they do it under the guise of

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

2 years ago

@AMinerDetail Sending prayers up!

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

2 years ago

@AMinerDetail You can count on it, my friend! Thanks for all you do to keep democracy alive.

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

2 years ago

@YoitsBo Thanks so much for supporting, Bo! It was an amazing experience though it didn’t result in the victory we were hoping for.

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

3 years ago

@AMinerDetail @April4Congress In fact, I was told by a “political insider” that my chances of winning in CD-6 were very low because I’m a Black woman. Non-Black voters across all five counties supporting my campaign clearly disagree… as I knew they would. Still, Dem leaders are backing what looks familiar.

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

3 years ago

@AMinerDetail @April4Congress History has taught us that just because it’s “legal” doesn’t make it “fair” nor in the best interest of constituents. When referring to “privilege” I’m referring specifically to her class (money and race). People of color often work overtime proving they are “electable.”

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

3 years ago

Want to see what a real grassroots campaign looks like? Check out photos from our recent anti-poverty rally in Germantown. Residents from two CD-6 counties rallied in solidarity with the 33% of our families who are struggling to meet their basic needs. We’re ready for change!

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

3 years ago

@AMinerDetail @April4Congress @LesleyJLopez @tekeshamartinez Thank you. It’s embarrassing to not have a single woman from Maryland serving in Congress. Just a note, @April4Congress doesn’t live in this district... and if elected would be the third person in a row from CD-8 representing CD-6. People are also tired of that trend.

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

3 years ago

@AMinerDetail @April4Congress @LesleyJLopez @tekeshamartinez I can’t tell you how difficult it has been to meet the Dem party’s expectations concerning conduct on the campaign trail while witnessing so many of our Dem leaders and PACs validate/endorse candidates who shouldn’t even be in this race.

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

3 years ago

@BethAfrCemetery I’ve been hoping to connect with you. I’d love to support your work.

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

3 years ago

@AMinerDetail Yes, please!

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Destiny Drake West @MsDrakeWest

3 years ago

@AMinerDetail I agree! Fundraising is difficult when you don’t have PAC money or wealthy family and friends to support you. But I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. Hard work and a genuine heart for service has helped sustain my campaign.