Maryland House of Delegates District 7A

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: Tom Baker

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

Name: Ly Xinzhen Brown

Age: 33

Personal: Resident of Carney, Baltimore County, since 2020 and Maryland since 2012.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Arabic, Georgetown University; juris doctor, Northeastern University School of Law.

Experience: Director of public policy, national disability nonprofit, (2023-present); founder, The Autistic People of Color Fund, (2018-present); chair, Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (2014-2017).

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: Satish Chapagain

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

Name: Cleveland M. Reynolds Jr.

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

Republican

Name: Del. Ryan Nawrocki

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

Name: Del. Kathy Szeliga

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