Maryland House of Delegates District 42A

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.

Name: Jyoti Mohan

Age: 50

Personal: Married with three children.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, history, Delhi University; master’s degree, history, University of Maryland; PhD, history, University of Maryland.

Experience: Professor, Maryland Institute College of Art, (2025-present); professor, Coppin State (2025); multiple adjunct appointments, University of Maryland, College Park (2007-2022); founder, nonprofit Minority Coalition Community Center of Baltimore County.

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: Alexander Harlan

Candidate did not respond to The Banner’s voter guide questionnaire.

Name: Dan Katz

Age: 54

Personal: Married, three daughters.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, biotechnology, University of Delaware; master’s degree, forensic science, George Washington University.

Experience: Director, Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division (2014-2025); deputy director, Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division (2009-2013); biology section manager, Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division (2007-2009); DNA unit manager, Delaware Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (2000-2007).

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: Charles Edward Murphy, 3rd

Candidate did not respond to The Banner’s voter guide questionnaire.