Elijah Cummings

Biography

Elijah Eugene Cummings was a trailblazing American politician and lawyer who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland's 7th congressional district from 1996 until his death in 2019. A champion of civil rights, Cummings at age 11 integrated a segregated swimming pool in South Baltimore, setting the stage for his future advocacy work. He later chaired the Committee on Oversight and Reform before passing away in October 2019, leaving behind a legacy of public service.