Maryland House of Delegates District 43A

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. Elizabeth Embry

Age: 49

Personal: I live in Better Waverly with my dog, Badger.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Yale University; juris doctor, Columbia Law School.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegates, District 43A; Office of University Counsel and President’s Office, University of Maryland, Baltimore; chief of the Criminal Division and special assistant attorney general, Maryland Office of the Attorney General; deputy state’s attorney, assistant city solicitor and assistant state’s attorney, Baltimore City.

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. Regina T. Boyce

Age: 50

Personal: Single, no children.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, kinesiology and psychology, Towson University; master of public administration, University of Baltimore.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegates, District 43A (2019-present); adjunct professor, University of Baltimore, College of Public Affairs (2020-present); director of adult education, Strong City Baltimore (2015 -2019); deputy director, Baltimore City Council President’s Office (2010 - 2015).

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?