BALTIMORE — As we continue to learn more information about the shooting that killed 19 kids and a teacher in a small town in Texas, those seeking elected office in Maryland made statements about the tragedy on Twitter.
Doug Gansler is a Democratic candidate running for Governor and the former Maryland Attorney General.
14 elementary students - babies. One teacher. All murdered. This is becoming far too common, and it never gets less devastating. May their memories be a blessing and may we end our nation’s plague of gun violence.
— Doug Gansler (@DougGansler) May 24, 2022
Brooke Lierman is seeking the Democratic nomination for MD Comptroller.
Ohmigod... this is horrific...I can't even...
— Brooke Lierman (@BrookeELierman) May 24, 2022
No one should fear gun violence at school, in grocery stores, at movie theaters or in their communities. This is not how we should have to live. Shame on all those politicians who offer prayers and no actions. Shame shame shame. https://t.co/Ow0jL2uxWM
Tom Perez, the former US Secretary of Labor is also running for Governor in the Democratic Primary.
Yet again, children are dead.
— Tom Perez for Maryland Governor (@TomPerez) May 24, 2022
Yet again, a school was devastated by senseless violence.
I struggle to find the words to capture my outrage at this act of evil and cowardice.
John King was the US Secretary of Education and is in the crowded field of Democrats seeking the nomination for Governor.
School is meant to be one of the safest places in a child's life, but it's been almost 10 years since the Sandy Hook tragedy and our country still refuses to protect our children.
— John King for Governor of Maryland (@JohnBKing) May 24, 2022
My heart is broken for the victims and their loved ones.
Wes Moore is also in the Democratic race for Governor.
We do not have to live like this. These were young children and school teachers, they should be able to live in a country where they can go to school and be safe. This is heartbreaking, unacceptable, and it is avoidable if we have the political courage to act.
— Wes Moore for Maryland Governor (@iamwesmoore) May 24, 2022
Ashwani Jain, is also seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor.
So let me get this right, Texas - having abortions is bad. Being LGBT is bad. But accessibility of guns is good? Got it.
— Ashwani Jain (@JainForGov) May 24, 2022
As is Jon Baron.
14 children. Horrific, heartbreaking, sickening news.
— Jon Baron for Maryland Governor (@JonBaronforMD) May 24, 2022
My thoughts are with the victims, and with the families whose lives are forever scarred by yet another senseless act of gun violence in America.
We must do better. The time for federal action on gun control is long overdue. https://t.co/92B2LmD1X2
Katie Curran O'Malley, former Governor Martin O'Malley's wife, is seeking the Democratic nomination for Attorney General.
At this point, what is there left to say? This is absolutely, unbelievably devastating.
— Katie Curran O'Malley (@KatieforMD) May 24, 2022
These are CHILDREN. Children are being murdered, and guns still proliferate freely in our streets.
This is preventable. We have to stop refusing to prevent it. https://t.co/NADpgza50A
Anthony Brown is the other Democrat running for the nomination for the AG's office.
14 children. One teacher.
— Anthony G. Brown (@BrownforMD) May 24, 2022
Horrifying. Heartbreaking. Gun violence is destroying communities.
It's been almost ten years since Sandy Hook and yet we still see these sickening acts of violence.
We cannot let this continue. We must act now to save lives. https://t.co/wpLf8EWHLG
Kelly Schulz is running for the Republican nomination for Governor.
I am heartbroken by the horrific shooting which occurred at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
— Kelly Schulz (@KellyMSchulz) May 24, 2022
Our children are the most innocent among us and no parent should have to worry about their safety when they send them off to school in the morning.
Comptroller Peter Franchot, who is a part of the crowded Democratic primary for Governor also released a statement.
Antonio Pitocco is running for the Republican nomination in Maryland's 3rd Congressional district.
Heartbreaking news out of Texas.
— Antonio Pitocco for Congress (@antoniopitocco1) May 24, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims — especially the children affected by this senseless violence.https://t.co/W3bT9g4Hxb
Amal Torres is also seeking the Republican nomination in the 3rd Congressional district.
My sincerest sympathies and prayers go out to the victims and the families of those affected by the Uvalde, TX tragedy.
— Amal Torres (@Amal4Congress) May 24, 2022
I’m heartbroken and at a loss for words. As someone who was stationed in San Antonio during my years in the service, this tragedy cuts deep.
Pray with me 🙏
Heather Mizeur is seeking the Democratic nomination for Maryland's 1st Congressional district.
🧵1/ How many more of our children and neighbors need to be slaughtered in mass shootings before we come together as a nation to pass common sense gun safety laws?
— Heather Mizeur (@heathermizeur) May 24, 2022
Yuripzy Morgan is a Republican candidate for the 3rd Congressional district.
Absolutely devastating. My own baby is in 1st grade. My heart goes out to these families who will suffer this loss forever. We can’t come at this as Rs and Ds. We need real, practical, human solutions. No more politics. They were CHILDREN. https://t.co/tXYTQYzoxV
— Yuripzy Morgan (@YMforcongress) May 24, 2022
Tim Adams is a democratic candidate for Comptroller.
My heart is broken. 14 elementary school children and a teacher, gone just like that. Gun violence in this country knows no limits. Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We must act now.
— Tim Adams for Comptroller (@Tim4MD) May 24, 2022
George Croom is running for the Democratic nomination in the Maryland 2nd district.
Since 2020 I’ve heard “I can’t wait for things to return to normal” a lot. People being shot while they practice their religion, shop for groceries, get their nails done, or God forbid attend elementary school is not normal! #FYourThoughtsAndPrayers we need #GunReformNow
— George Croom (@GeorgeCroom) May 25, 2022
Dave Wallace is a Republican running for the nomination in the 2nd Congressional District.
My heart aches for the senseless & brutal murder of the children and adults today in Robb Elementary School, in Uvalde, Texas.
— Dave Wallace For Congress (@DaveWallaceUS) May 25, 2022
My loving prayers for their families and friends, & for the survivors each one, whose lives are indelibly changed,
Dave Harden is running for the Democratic nomination in the 1st Congressional District.
Evil visited our nation again last night, this time in Uvlade Texas at Robb Elementary School. A murderer stole the souls of 19 children and two adults.
— Dave Harden For Congress, Maryland's 1st District (@Dave_Harden) May 25, 2022
It's too much.
We don't need more words.
We don't need tears.
We don't need handwringing.
Dan Cox is a current member of the House of Delegates and a Republican candidate for Governor.
Representative Kweisi Mfume faces primary challenges in his 7th Congressional district.
On the morning after another senseless massacre, we continue to pray for the families of these innocent victims. Almost ten years after Sandy Hook, even more families will never be the same. #TexasSchoolMassacre #StopGunViolence #BanAssaultWeapons
— Kweisi Mfume (@Mfume4Congress) May 25, 2022
