Name *
Aisha Khan
Age *
38
Office Sought *
House of Delegates
County *
Baltimore County
District, if applicable *
44-B
Political Party *
Democrat
Education *
Bachelor of Science
Career/Occupation *
Entrepreneur/ Childcare Specialist
Political Experience *
Ran for House of Delegates & Endorsed by Baltimore Sun 2018 Elected member of Democrat State Central Committee 2018
Social Media Accounts *
Aisha Khan Political page & Aisha Khan
Website *
Why are you running for office? *
I want to make change & represent community at large.
Who do you consider your political role model, and why? *
Barak Obama
What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why? *
A promised land by Barak Obama. America & its commitment to its citizens
What will be your top priority in office? *
Improve neighborhood conditions. Bring new businesses.
What is the biggest issue facing your area? *
Neighborhood safety, opioid crisis & business opportunities
What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland? *
Job opportunities. Attract new businesses to state. Programs to train our next generation
What is your position on life issues? (abortion, assisted suicide) *
I'm not a conservative nor a liberal. I take positions based on what I think is correct and will help Americans at large. Abortion is a personal decision & has to be decided by a woman. We should keep our religious believes to ourselves. I think Assisted Suicide is unethical & only a medical doctor should decide about a medical condition of a patient.
What is your position on taxes and spending? *
I think it's time to control spending & balance our budget. Reduction of taxes will help average person.
What is your position on gun rights? *
I respect 2nd amendment but we should hold people accountable for their actions and background & psychological check should be mandatory.
What is your position on the legalization of marijuana? *
Medical marijuana should be allowed but not recreational use.
What is your position on the current three-tiered system for the sale and distribution of alcohol? *
If system is not broken, please try to fix it.
What is your position on land use, growth, and development? *
Candidates should be ban from taking money from developers.
What is your position on crime and public safety? *
Safe neighborhoods are important for community stabilities. Crime control is the essence for public safety.
What is your position on county tax caps? *
There should be no property tax for retired residents.
For candidates for the General Assembly: Legislators can receive $101 per day for lodging and $47 per day for meals during the 90-day General Assembly session. If elected, do you plan to accept these benefits? Why or why not?
Yes, I will accept the benefits. How a legislator can pay all the money for the expenses.
Was Joe Biden legitimately elected President of the United States in the November 2020 Election? *
Yes
Do you pledge to accept the results of your election? *
Yes