Congressman Jamie Raskin proudly represents Maryland's 8th congressional district, which includes most of Montgomery County and a small part of Prince George's County. What he observes in politically-charged areas such as Montgomery County is not necessarily that the sheer number of minority voters is changing the political equation. Ruy Teixeira, a political scientist at the Center for American Progress, has devoted much time to analyzing how demographic shifts and voter behavior are linked, and how large demographic changes in places like Norristown can translate into votes. Joe Landis, who resides in Harleysville, which is just below the north county's red stripe, said he didn't notice any considerable change in the political dynamic in his area until Donald Trump ran for president. When he and his wife Jan Landis, aged 73 and 72 respectively, settled in Harleysville in 1975 after meeting at university, neither of them were particularly involved in politics.
Both are Mennonites and point out that their church, especially back then, did not encourage participation in politics. The solution, according to Joe Landis, is representation not only at the polls but also in local government, on the board of county commissioners, in the state House of Representatives and Senate, and in Congress. This would guarantee that all voices are heard and that everyone has an equal say in the political process. In order to accomplish this goal, it is essential to increase voter turnout among minority groups. This can be done by providing more information about the candidates and their platforms to these communities. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all citizens have access to the polls by providing transportation or other resources if necessary. It is also critical to ensure that all elected officials are held accountable for their actions.
This means that they should be held to a high standard of ethics and transparency. Furthermore, it is important to ensure that all citizens have access to their representatives so that they can voice their concerns and opinions. Overall, it is evident that Montgomery County needs more representation from minority groups in order to guarantee that everyone has an equal say in the political process. This can be achieved by increasing voter turnout among minority groups, holding elected officials accountable for their actions, and making sure that all citizens have access to their representatives.
