Mariela Roca
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Mariela Roca (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional District. She lost in the Republican primary on May 14, 2024.
Roca completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Mariela Roca was born in Puerto Rico. Roca's career experience includes working as a government contractor. She served in the U.S. Air Force from 2005 to 2010. Roca earned a graduate degree from Mount Saint Mary's University in 2014 and a degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2019.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Maryland's 6th Congressional District election, 2024
Maryland's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)
Maryland's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Maryland District 6
April McClain-Delaney defeated Neil Parrott in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | April McClain-Delaney (D) | 52.1 | 182,891 | |
Neil Parrott (R) | 47.9 | 168,220 |
Total votes: 351,111 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jason Johnson (Independent)
- Moshe Landman (G)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | April McClain-Delaney | 40.4 | 22,985 | |
Joe Vogel | 26.2 | 14,940 | ||
Ashwani Jain | 8.3 | 4,750 | ||
Tekesha Martinez | 7.0 | 3,992 | ||
Lesley Lopez | 4.6 | 2,600 | ||
Laurie-Anne Sayles | 3.2 | 1,845 | ||
Destiny West | 1.9 | 1,086 | ||
Mohammad Mozumder | 1.8 | 1,005 | ||
Joel Rubin | 1.4 | 820 | ||
Peter Choharis | 1.4 | 818 | ||
Geoffrey Grammer | 1.1 | 651 | ||
George Gluck | 0.8 | 437 | ||
Kiambo White | 0.7 | 401 | ||
Stephen McDow | 0.4 | 246 | ||
Altimont Wilks | 0.3 | 179 | ||
Adrian Petrus | 0.3 | 166 |
Total votes: 56,921 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mia Mason (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Neil Parrott | 45.9 | 22,604 | |
Dan Cox | 30.1 | 14,797 | ||
Mariela Roca | 12.3 | 6,071 | ||
Tom Royals | 4.2 | 2,060 | ||
Chris Hyser | 3.3 | 1,625 | ||
Brenda Thiam | 3.3 | 1,607 | ||
Todd Puglisi | 0.9 | 446 |
Total votes: 49,210 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Heath Barnes (R)
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Maryland's 6th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Maryland District 6
Incumbent David Trone defeated Neil Parrott in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | David Trone (D) | 54.7 | 140,295 | |
Neil Parrott (R) | 45.2 | 115,771 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 332 |
Total votes: 256,398 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David August (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6
Incumbent David Trone defeated Ben Smilowitz and George Gluck in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | David Trone | 79.0 | 44,370 | |
Ben Smilowitz | 16.0 | 8,995 | ||
George Gluck | 5.0 | 2,789 |
Total votes: 56,154 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Heba Zayas (D)
- Carleah Summers (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Neil Parrott | 62.6 | 31,665 | |
Matthew Foldi | 14.8 | 7,497 | ||
Mariela Roca | 7.6 | 3,858 | ||
Colt Black | 7.5 | 3,789 | ||
Jonathan Jenkins | 6.7 | 3,406 | ||
Robert Poissonnier | 0.8 | 400 |
Total votes: 50,615 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mariela Roca completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Roca's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and began my journey of service to our nation in 2005 when I joined the U.S. Air Force at the age of 20. My unwavering commitment and dedication led me to become a Global War on Terror Veteran, serving within the Task Force Med and the Bagram Theater Internment Facility (BTIF) in Bagram, Afghanistan, during the Operation Enduring Freedom campaign in 2007. After a commendable tour of duty, I was honorably discharged in 2010, having earned numerous accolades for her service, including the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 1 Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border and 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, and NATO Medal.
Following my military service, I transitioned to the Frederick area, where I continued my career in Medical Logistics as a Federal Employee. I worked diligently for the United States Army at Fort Detrick, supporting the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain Process. My commitment to excellence extended into my academic pursuits, culminating in me earning a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus, a Master of Business Administration from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology from the University of Maryland, University College.
I am also a proud mom to two amazing kids.
- I'm running for this seat because, like you, I've had enough. Our U.S. Congress is a mess, plain and simple. There's too much drama and not enough action. And that's why I'm in this race—to change that.
- Having served in the Air Force, I know what it means to operate with precision and purpose. I've taken orders and executed them flawlessly. My time in the military instilled in me a deep sense of duty and discipline.
- Why choose me to represent you in Congress? Because I've seen the dysfunction from every angle. I understand how government operates, and I'm ready to hit the ground running on day one. I can confidently say that I'm the only candidate in this race, regardless of party affiliation, who possesses the breadth of experience that I bring to the table.
I will work with my colleagues in Congress to strengthen our Economy, and work towards unleashing US Energy here at home, especially with our untapped resources here in Western Maryland. I will also work to bring policies that will defend our public safety and national security and will support parents with parental rights, school choice, and women’s rights in sports. I am passionate about veterans’ resources and healthcare. Our VA healthcare system has so many unaddressed systemic issues and fails to provide adequate and timely care to our veterans. As a veteran myself, I get my care 100% through the VA and understand firsthand these issues. my experience in medical supply chain logistics is key to working to fix our supply chain.
The most crucial characteristics for an elected official encompass honesty, integrity, accountability, leadership, empathy, commitment to public service, and open-mindedness. Honesty fosters trust and transparency, while integrity ensures adherence to moral principles. Accountability demands responsibility for decisions, leadership inspires collective progress, and empathy promotes inclusivity. Commitment to public service entails selflessness, and open-mindedness facilitates informed decision-making. Together, these qualities enable elected officials to effectively represent their constituents in an honest way.
The first historical event that I distinctly remember from my lifetime is the tragic terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. At that time, I was 15 years old. The events of that day left an indelible mark on my memory and had a profound impact on the world. That's why in today's political climate, It's frustrating to witness misguided Americans here in the US protesting in support of terrorist organizations like Hamas while ignoring
the legitimate right of Israel to defend itself. Especially here in the US, where many young adults today - who are the ones making these protests - didn't
experience the impact of 9/11 firsthand.
Our campaign has been endorsed by: Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich; Value in Electing Women (VIEW) PAC; Mayor of New Market, Winslow Burhans & Carroll County Commissioner, Michael Guerin.
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Campaign website
Roca’s campaign website stated the following:
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Reducing Inflation, Lowering Taxes, And Increasing Economic Security Fighting Violent Crime Empowering Parents And Protecting Students Fighting For School Choice Lowering The Cost Of Prescription Drugs Achieving Energy Independence Protecting The Second Amendment Solving Our Border Crisis Supporting Veterans And Military Families Bringing Financial Transparency And Accountability To Congress Fighting For Election Integrity Protecting Life |
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—Mariela Roca’s campaign website (2024)[3] |
2022
Mariela Roca completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Roca's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|Mariela Roca is a mother, veteran, and dedicated civil servant for the last 15 years. She enlisted in the Unites States Air Force and worked as a Medical Logistician. During her time in the Air Force, Mariela served as a Medical Logistician providing lifesaving Medical Logistics support to military warfighters across all services both stateside, and while deployed overseas. After her military service, Mariela relocated to the Frederick area and continued her Medical Logistics career as a Federal Employee working for the United States Army at Fort Detrick. Mariela holds a Master of Business Administration from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD and a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
- I am a Veteran that has served for the last 15 years helping others.
- I am committed to representing my constituents with honor and dedication.
- I will work to ensure that you have someone representing you in Congress that cares about making our district better.
I am passionate about Upholding the Constitution, Veterans and Military Families, Education & Schools, Healthcare & Immigration Reform.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 8, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Mariela Roca’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed April 19, 2024