2024 DC Delegate Candidates Answer Your Questions

AARP DC is working to ensure voters are prepared to vote and informed of where the candidates for District Delegate to the House of Representatives stand on issues of importance.

AARP DC created a questionnaire for all Delegate to the House of Representatives candidates listed on the ballot to share their vision for the issues that matter most to older District residents, their families, their caregivers, and their providers.

See the questions below. Scroll through to view the candidate’s responses and use that information to inform your vote on, or before, November 5th!

Note: Candidate's responses were limited to 500 characters per answer.

Question 1 (Caregiving)
48 million Americans help their loved ones each day to remain independent in their homes and communities. These family caregivers sacrifice time and money and provide $600 billion annually in unpaid support. How would you help family caregivers?

Question 2 (Social Security)
The Social Security Trust Fund is expected to see a shortfall in 10 years. If Congress doesn’t act, millions of Americans who are counting on Social Security will see cuts to the money they’ve earned. Do you see a path for Congress to work on a bipartisan solution to protect Social Security for those who have earned it?

Read the candidates responses below.

Candidate Kymone Freeman (Statehood Green) is represented by: KF
Candidate Myrtle Patricia Alexander (Republican) is represented by: MA
Candidate Michael A. Brown (Independent) is represented by: MB
Candidate Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democrat) is represented by: EHN

Question 1 (Caregiving)

KF: Candidate did not respond

MA: Candidate did not respond

MB: Once elected, I will propose that Medicare & Medicaid to help supplement or increase funding to assist families of the costs for elder-care.

Additionally, the proper controls & restrictions should be added, to lessen and deter the opportunity for fraud.

My Legislative track record is very supportive of seniors and will continue to be. Including starting the discussion for senior property tax relief. Whereas, seniors can age in place if they choose.

EHN: Family caregivers serve as the backbone of support and allow millions of Americans to live independently in their own homes. As member of Congress, I am a cosponsor of HR 7165, the Credit for Caring Act of 2024, which will allow an eligible caregiver a tax credit of up to $5,000 for 30% of the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000 in a taxable year. I have also called for increased funding for Administration for Community Living programs, which support family caregivers in providing care for older adults.

Question 2 (Social Security)

KF: Candidate did not respond


MA: Candidate did not respond


MB: Yes , it’s a non-partisan matter. There are seniors who are Democrat, Independent and Republican. There are several pathways; it takes the political will from Congress to get it done. The challenge remains, Congress will wait until the last minute. Once elected, a top priority will be to be prepared and anticipate when shortfall may occur. When shortfalls happen , the government is ready with a plan. Adding additional stress and uncertainty to seniors must be avoided.

I look forward to working with AARP and other senior advocacy/stakeholder groups ,on these and other matters that impact our seniors.

EHN: Recent reports indicate that the Social Security Trust Fund will now expire one year later in 2035 thanks to strong economic policies that have yielded job creation and a steady low unemployment rate. Congress should take action to extend the Trust Fund as it did in the past in a bipartisan effort. House Democratic Leadership continues to emphasize people over politics, and we must preserve benefits Americans have earned throughout their lives.