2012 United States Senate Campaign
In May 2012 the Libertarian Party of Maryland nominated Ahmad as its 2012 Senate candidate. After a successful legal battle for ballot status, he is running against Democratic incumbent Ben Cardin, Republican challenger Dan Bongino. and independent Rob Sobhani. Ahmad's platform issues include bringing U.S. troops home, restoring civil liberties compromised by the “war on terror,” working for federal government fiscal responsibility, and ending corporate welfare.
Ahmad has been endorsed by former Governor Gary Johnson, Libertarian Party candidate for President of the United States. Johnson wrote “Dr. Ahmad is a strong consistent voice calling for individual Liberty for ALL Americans. His record of success as a civic activist for decades proves that Dr. Dean Ahmad is the kind of U.S. Senator this nation truly needs.” Ahmad also endorsed Johnson. Ahmad participated in the October 24, 2012 WOLB Radio debate.
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