Maryland House of Delegates District 8

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: Nick Allen

Age: 36

Personal: Married.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, English, United States Military Academy.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegates, District 8 (2023-present); deputy majority whip (2026).

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: Kumasi J. Barnett

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

Name: Del. Harry Bhandari

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

Name: Marsha Briley-Savage

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

Name: Del. Kim L. Ross

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

Republican

Name: Zulieka A. Baysmore

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

Name: Brian A. Campbell

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

Name: Glen Geelhaar

Age: 61

Personal: Father of five children.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, business communications, Stevenson University.

Experience: Former member, Northeast Area Education Advisory Council.

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: Steven J. Riemer

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

Name: Jacqueline Stevenson

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