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As a working mom, I see every day how the rising cost of living is stretching family budgets. The systems families rely on—childcare, healthcare, housing, and education—should help families get ahead, not fall further behind.

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You’re here because this moment matters.After 18 years of the same representation, our communities are ready for something new—and this is our chance to deliver it. A working mom is on the ballot, a movement is building, and in the next 21 days, we have the opportunity to prove it.With just three candidates in this race, Destiny has a clear path to win—but only if we show the strength of this campaign right now.During Women’s History Month, join the 100 women stepping up to win—and make history by electing the first Black woman to this seat.This is how momentum is built. This is how races are won. Join us.

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<h2>A Snapshot of Destiny's Life</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/1afbe54c-69e1-4fdd-81eb-2790e9a4b8d6/b54df124-1fde-43bd-8a2b-b669432e0214/20849be6-672c-42a5-a350-af161d06a561.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3072%2C3471&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h4>Destiny Drake West is a working mom, veteran’s wife, and criminologist running for Maryland State Senate to represent District 39.</h4><h4>She was raised by a young mother and a supportive stepfather who worked hard to provide for their family. At times, her family relied on public supports like SNAP (food assistance), WIC, Medicaid, public housing, and free and reduced-price school meals to get by. Growing up with these supports taught Destiny that when public programs are strong and accessible, they help families weather hardship and move forward.</h4><img src="https://run.imgix.net/1afbe54c-69e1-4fdd-81eb-2790e9a4b8d6/85d4d25c-9cb2-4bc3-b686-4e0284b85d26/12f8d545-3565-444c-ac85-c992fb432d06.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4096%2C3038&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">From an early age, Destiny saw how hard families work—and how challenging it can be to navigate systems that are often confusing, underfunded, or disconnected from real life. These experiences shaped her view of government as something deeply personal, with real consequences for whether families can meet basic needs, care for their children, and build stable lives.Destiny began her career in public service, including working in Annapolis during the Maryland General Assembly, first for then-County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and later as the Legislative Director in the Senate. There, she learned how state laws are written, debated, and implemented, and how decisions made in the State House affect households across Maryland. She has also served as the National Committeewoman for the Maryland Young Democrats and on the Board of Directors for the Women's Democratic Club of Montgomery County. That experience gave her a practical understanding of how policy can either support families or make life harder.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/1afbe54c-69e1-4fdd-81eb-2790e9a4b8d6/e815220b-528b-4161-8c69-abdbe1eeac21/491a10f3-872e-4c14-af23-28b389234a80.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=15&amp;con=0&amp;sat=22&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3072%2C4096&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/1afbe54c-69e1-4fdd-81eb-2790e9a4b8d6/b83fa8cf-ecb4-46fe-b1e4-e19e428d0637/5f431a27-6da5-4321-98c2-c467a459f022.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=4&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C691%2C4096%2C2825&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">She later served in senior roles in the federal government, where she helped oversee more than $1 billion in public investments. Her work focused on strengthening the healthcare workforce, expanding access to essential services, and addressing housing instability nationwide. Destiny is known for making sure public dollars are used responsibly and programs deliver real results.Destiny is also the founder of the Drake Institute of Women’s Policy, a nonpartisan organization focused on economic security for women and families. The Institute works on practical solutions related to food access, childcare, health, housing, and jobs—grounded in lived experience and informed by policy expertise.Becoming a parent deepened Destiny’s commitment to policies that support families and caregivers. Like many parents in District 39, she balances work, family life, and rising costs—and understands how much families depend on strong schools, affordable healthcare, and reliable public supports.Now, Destiny is running for State Senate to bring her experience home. She believes District 39 deserves leadership that understands what it means to rely on public supports, values families and caregivers, and is ready to deliver results that help people thrive.

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Housing instability is one of the greatest economic pressures facing families today and is one of the most expensive failures of public policy. We must prioritize preventing displacement, preserving and increasing affordable housing, and using public resources strategically to support families and seniors, promoting long-term stability and affordability rather than crisis response.

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Education and workforce systems must keep Maryland’s economy resilient in a changing national landscape. Strengthening education-to-workforce pipelines through community colleges, minority-serving institutions, apprenticeships, and employer partnerships will help prepare workers for in-demand careers.I support expanding registered apprenticeships and industry partnerships that help small businesses find skilled workers and give Marylanders clear pathways to good-paying jobs. By investing in workforce training, safe workplaces, and opportunities for advancement, we can strengthen local businesses, grow our economy, and support working households across our community.

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Care is economic infrastructure. Expanding access to affordable, high-quality childcare, disability care, and elder care strengthens workforce participation, stabilizes households, supports caregivers, and reduces downstream strain on schools, health systems, and youth-serving systems.We want to hear your thoughts on this issue.

Care is economic infrastructure. Expanding access to affordable, high-quality childcare, disability care, and elder care strengthens workforce participation, stabilizes households, supports caregivers, and reduces downstream strain on schools, health systems, and youth-serving systems.

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I am a return on investment for American taxpayers.&nbsp;I was raised by a young mother, alongside my siblings, in public housing. Our family relied on the social safety net: food assistance, WIC, cash assistance, Medicaid, free school meals and summer nutrition programs to support my development. Poverty did not define my childhood because the safety net worked

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As a working mom raising an active young family, I understand that clean air, safe drinking water, and reliable energy shape our children’s health, our household budgets, and the quality of life in our communities.Maryland must continue leading on climate action while ensuring that solutions work for everyday families. That means investing in clean energy that strengthens our power grid, lowering household utility costs, protecting our water resources, and ensuring that new development—such as data centers—is responsibly planned so that economic growth does not place environmental burdens on already overburdened communities.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD - Destiny Drake West, a criminologist, longtime public servant, and working mother, today announced her candidacy for Maryland State Senate in District 39, releasing her official campaign announcement video alongside the launch.West’s campaign is rooted in lived experience and professional leadership, shaped by growing up in a household that relied on public programs and strengthened by years spent working inside government to turn policy into action.“I wasn’t born into power or privilege,” West said. “I was born into a system where the odds are set early, and too often stacked against working families. I know what it means when public systems work, and I know the harm when they don’t. That’s why I’m running.”Raised by a young mother, West grew up relying on Medicaid, nutrition assistance, public housing, and public schools. As an adult, she went on to serve in senior federal roles, providing legislative, budgetary, and policy oversight for public investments focused on public health, affordable housing, and economic stability for families.West also brings direct experience working in Annapolis. She began her public service as a Young Democrat, serving as National Committeewoman for the Young Democrats of Maryland, where she helped strengthen Democratic infrastructure and advocated for youth-centered policy priorities. She later served as a policy officer for then–Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and as legislative director for the Prince George’s County Senate delegation, helping advance state policy and budget priorities through the Maryland General Assembly.West says those experiences give her a clear view of the challenges District 39 residents face today.“After nearly two decades of the same representation, we owe it to ourselves to ask hard questions,” West said. “Are our neighborhoods stronger? Are small businesses thriving? Are families actually getting ahead? Because what I see is the cost of living rising while working households struggle just to keep up.”She points to rising housing costs, disappearing grocery stores and pharmacies, and growing economic instability as warning signs that families are being pushed to the edge.The candidate said her decision to run has been shaped by conversations with parents, small business owners, caregivers, and community leaders across District 39 who want leadership that is present, accessible, and rooted in the community.“I’m running because this district deserves representation that reflects who we are and fights for who we can become,” West said. “Together, we can build a District 39 that works for our families and for future generations.”The Democratic primary election is June 23, 2026.Media Contact: Alina Urena <a href="mailto:communications@destinyforthepeople.com">communications@destinyforthepeople.com</a>

Destiny Drake West, a criminologist, longtime public servant, and working mother, today announced her candidacy for Maryland State Senate in District 39, releasing her official campaign announcement video alongside the launch.

Destiny Drake West Announces Candidacy for Maryland State Senate in District 39

Health systems shape long-term outcomes for children and families. At a time of increasing coverage disruptions and shifting federal responsibility, Maryland must protect affordable health care access, expand mental health services, and ensure continuity of care for children, youth, seniors, and people with disabilities.Addressing workforce shortages is central to this effort. By expanding and diversifying the health workforce—including doctors, nurses, behavioral health providers, and community health professionals—we can reduce wait times, lower costs for taxpayers and providers, and improve health outcomes across our communities.

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Transportation should help working households move efficiently through their day—not spend hours stuck in traffic. Families in Montgomery County need reliable options to get to work, school, and essential services.Maryland should prioritize modern, transit-forward solutions that move more people, reduce congestion, and strengthen connections across our region. That means investing in public transit, improving bus and rail service, and building safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists so families have more affordable and reliable ways to get around.

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Destiny Drake West is running for Maryland State Senate because working families in District 39 deserve representation that reflects who we are and who we can become.

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