Maryland House of Delegates District 26

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.

Republican

Name: Reginald Martin

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

Name: Dani E. Moore-King

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

Name: Ike Puzon

Age: 77

Personal: Married, four children, 11 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Education: Master’s degree, naval national security, National War College; master’s degree, organizational management, Pepperdine University; bachelor’s degree, political science, East Carolina University.

Experience: Naval aviator for 30 years; president, Board of Directors - Bay Community Support Service; CEO, Puzon Associates, LLC; chief of staff, Ambassador for Middle East Transitions; chief of staff,Ambassador of Former Soviet Union; chief of staff, Dept. Secretary of Navy; commanding officer, Naval Air Station; commanding officer, Navy Patrol Squadron.

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: Veronica Turner

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

Name: Kriselda Valderrama

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

Name: Jamila J. Woods

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

Republican

Name: JoAnn Y. Fisher

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