Maryland House of Delegates District 32

What’s the job: One of 188 members of Maryland’s General Assembly, split between the House of Delegates and the Senate. Responsible for introducing and voting on legislation, approving state spending and providing oversight of Maryland government operations. Elected to a four-year term.

Democratic

Name: Spencer F. Dixon

Age: 35

Personal: Married.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, political science, and master’s degree, public policy, healthcare focus, George Washington University.

Experience: Strategic operations manager, Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board; legislative director, state Sen. Dawn Gile.

Questionnaire

Q: Maryland’s state government is facing a structural deficit in future years. Please describe how you would approach closing the gap. Be specific about any spending cuts or revenue increases you propose.

Q: What do you consider the three most pressing issues facing Maryland?

Q: What would you do to lower the cost of living for Maryland residents?

Q: The cost of implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education plan will exceed the money available in the Blueprint’s fund over the next few years. Should the state raise new revenue for the programs, or should the programs be rolled back or adjusted?

Q: Besides an election, how do you want constituents to review your job performance?

Name: Steven Thomas

Age: 58

Personal: Married, wife, Elena Sophocleus-Thomas, two adult children.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, political science & sociology, University of Maryland Baltimore County; master’s degree, legal & ethical studies, University of Baltimore.

Experience: 33-year law enforcement veteran, with the past 30 years with the Anne Arundel County Police Department, retiring as a lieutenant; CIT coordinator (2016-2026).

Questionnaire

Q: Maryland’s state government is facing a structural deficit in future years. Please describe how you would approach closing the gap. Be specific about any spending cuts or revenue increases you propose.

Q: What do you consider the three most pressing issues facing Maryland?

Q: What would you do to lower the cost of living for Maryland residents?

Q: The cost of implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education plan will exceed the money available in the Blueprint’s fund over the next few years. Should the state raise new revenue for the programs, or should the programs be rolled back or adjusted?

Q: Besides an election, how do you want constituents to review your job performance?

Republican

Name: Colin McEvers

Age: 21

Personal: Native Glen Burnie resident.

Education: Bachelor’s degree (anticipated 2026), Salisbury University.

Experience: Resident assistant, Salisbury University; founder, Maryland Maverick News.

Questionnaire

Q: Maryland’s state government is facing a structural deficit in future years. Please describe how you would approach closing the gap. Be specific about any spending cuts or revenue increases you propose.

Q: What do you consider the three most pressing issues facing Maryland?

Q: What would you do to lower the cost of living for Maryland residents?

Q: The cost of implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education plan will exceed the money available in the Blueprint’s fund over the next few years. Should the state raise new revenue for the programs, or should the programs be rolled back or adjusted?

Q: Besides an election, how do you want constituents to review your job performance?