Maryland House of Delegates District 30A

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. Dylan Behler

Age: 28

Personal: Born in Annapolis, lifelong Anne Arundel County resident.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, government and politics, University of Maryland College Park.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegate, District 30A (2025-present); director of legislative and constituent services, Maryland Department of Natural Resources; chair, Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee; chief of staff/legislative director, state Sen. Sarah Elfreth.

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 Jones

Age: 50

Personal: Lifelong Marylander and longtime Annapolis resident. Full-time mom.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Towson University.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegates, District 30A (2020-present); 23 years in national government and politics.

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: Bradley K. O’Neal

Age: 27

Personal: Lifelong Annapolis resident.

Education: Associate’s degree, business administration, Anne Arundel Community College; bachelor’s degree, economics, Towson University; executive leadership certificate, Cornell University.

Experience: Founder and owner, Yellow Metal Bees & Farm; founder and owner, Travel B.K.O.

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?