Maryland House of Delegates District 33C

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. Heather A. Bagnall

Age: 52

Personal: Married.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, performing arts, Towson University; attended Wagner College in Staten Island and Second City in Chicago.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegates, District 33A (2019-present), including chair of the House Health Committee; chair of the Public Health and Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee for the Health and Government Operations Committee; two years as chair and one year as vice chair of the Anne Arundel County Delegation.

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: Kristin M. Norris

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