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Baltimore Councilman Mark Conway Launches Challenge to Rep. Kweisi Mfume Focused on Opioid Crisis

A Penn North kickoff linked the bid to recent mass overdoses to argue for new leadership from Washington.

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Baltimore City Councilman Mark Conway, who is running for congress, speaks outside of the Penn North Metro station. Conway’s platform is rooted in public safety, actively listening and acting on community needs, and working on social aide programs. Penn North has often struggled with poverty and drugs, with there being three mass overdoses since July 2025. (Surya Vaidy/Staff)
Baltimore City Council’s Public Safety Committee, which is chaired by District 4 Councilman Mark Conway. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)
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Overview

  • Conway, 36, formally entered the Democratic primary on Wednesday at the Penn North transit station, a site recently hit by multiple mass overdoses.
  • He framed the campaign around public safety, housing and public health, saying federal decisions constrain Baltimore’s ability to respond effectively.
  • Mfume, 76, confirmed he will seek another term, highlighting his long tenure representing Maryland’s 7th District and past leadership of the NAACP.
  • As City Council Public Safety Committee chair, Conway pushed for public hearings on the opioid epidemic, clashing with Mayor Brandon Scott over legal and policy concerns.
  • Conway has also opposed using $7 million from the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund in the city budget, and some residents at his launch urged him to stay focused on local needs.