Rep. Elijah Cummings dies at 68
BALTIMORE - Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, D-Md. passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 2:45 a.m. due to complications related to long-standing health challenges.
He served Maryland’s 7th District since being elected to finish Kweisi Mfume’s term in 1996. The district encompasses Baltimore City and Howard County.
Congressman Cummings spearheaded a range of investigations into the Trump administration, including issues related to the impeachment inquiry.
News of his death was released by his office.
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Cummings was 68 years old.