Maryland House of Delegates District 41

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: Reuven Amos

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

Name: Shannice Anderson

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

Name: Chezia Cager

Age: 41

Personal: Third-generation resident of Baltimore’s 41st District.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, public relations/journalism, Salisbury University; master’s degree, contemporary communication, Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Experience: Experience working in the Baltimore mayor’s office and the Maryland State Senate, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the executive office of the president.

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: Matt Menter

Age: 42

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Binghamton University, film and theatre; MBA, University of Maryland Global Campus.

Experience: Vice chair, Diversity Leadership Council, Maryland Democratic Party; member, Baltimore City Community Relations Commission; member, Mayor’s Office LGBTQ Commission; CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate).

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: Adrian Muldrow

Age: 55

Personal: Divorced, two children, two grandchildren.

Education: Catonsville Community College, communication; University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business.

Experience: Commercial development manager, Southwest Partnership; district manager, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency; business development manager, Labor Finders; founder/program director, We Can Achieve Program; vice president, Baltimore NAACP.

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: S. I. “Sandy” Rosenberg

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

Name: Del. Sean A. Stinnett

Age: 54

Personal: Married, three children.

Education: Associate’s degree, mass communication, Baltimore City Community College; bachelor’s degree, sports management, Coppin State University.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegates, 41st District (2025-present); DBA/MBE/SBR/VSBE liaison and compliance administrator, Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (2025-present); MBE/SBR/VSBE liaison and compliance supervisor, Maryland Department of General Services (2023-2025); deputy director, Mayor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women-Owned Businesses, and director of Baltimore Main Streets, City of Baltimore (2020-2023).

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: Ryan Turner

Age: 38

Personal: Baltimore native.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, applied psychology.

Experience: Executive director, Improve Your Tomorrow; chief innovation officer, Baltimore’s Promise; founding executive director, GreenLight Fund Baltimore; executive director, Community Law in Action; founder & executive director, Akoben Foundation.

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?