Maryland House of Delegates District 11B

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: Del. Jon S. Cardin

Age: 56

Personal: Married, two daughters (11 and 14).

Education: Bachelor’s degree, international relations, Tufts University; master’s degree, public policy, University of Maryland Baltimore County; master’s degree, Judaic studies, Towson University; juris doctor, University of Maryland School of Law.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegates (2019-present); chair, Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee; chair, Subcommittee on Public Safety, Baltimore County Delegation; member, Maryland House of Delegates (2003-2014); chair, Ways and Means Committee, Election Law and Redistricting; Jon S. Cardin Legal Group.

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: Del. Dana Stein

Age: 68

Personal: Married, three children.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Harvard University; juris doctor, Columbia Law School; master’s degree, public affairs; Princeton University.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegates (2006-present); chair, Environment Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee; executive director, Civic Works (1993-present); attorney, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey.

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: John C. Gordon

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