Maryland House of Delegates District 33A

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. Andrew C. Pruski

Age: 47

Personal: Married, three children.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, history, and master’s degree, secondary education, Niagara University.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegates, District 33A (2023-present); member, Anne Arundel County Council (2014-2022), including chair (2018-2019) and vice chair (2021-2022); at-large member, Anne Arundel County Board of Education (2009-2014), including president (2012-2013).

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: Connor P. Roche

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