Edith J. Patterson
Candidate for House of Delegates, District 28
Background
Member of the House of Delegates since 2015. Former Charles County commissioner (2005–2010) and director of Educational Talent Search at the College of Southern Maryland (1991–2012).
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Sponsored extending classroom-supply tax break to pre-K teachers.In office
ReportDelegate Edith J. Patterson: Maryland General Assembly member pageGovernment record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers - Alteration”
HB 478 (2026): Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers - AlterationGovernment record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“to include prekindergarten classroom teachers employed in publicly funded prekindergarten programs”
Public safety
Sponsored requiring drivers to clear snow and ice from vehicles.In office
ReportDelegate Edith J. Patterson: Maryland General Assembly member pageGovernment record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces (Clear Before You Drive Act)”
HB 474 (2026): Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces (Clear Before You Drive Act)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“without making reasonable efforts to remove from exposed vehicle surfaces accumulated snow and ice”
Education
Sponsored accommodations for college students with sickle cell disease.In office
ReportDelegate Edith J. Patterson: Maryland General Assembly member pageGovernment record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns (Kaitlyn's Law)”
HB 60 (2026): Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns (Kaitlyn's Law)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“requiring an institution of higher education to provide reasonable accommodations for students with sickle cell disease”
Health & human services
Sponsored state sickle cell clinics and a resident scholarship program.In office
ReportDelegate Edith J. Patterson: Maryland General Assembly member pageGovernment record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Public Health - Sickle Cell Disease - Specialized Clinics and Scholarship Program for Medical Residents”
HB 178 (2026): Public Health - Sickle Cell Disease - Specialized Clinics and Scholarship Program for Medical ResidentsGovernment record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to establish certain specialized clinics for the management and treatment of sickle cell disease”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Edith J. Patterson on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election (every county's ballot styles)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election State Candidates List
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Charles County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Delegate Edith J. Patterson: Maryland General Assembly member page
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
- HB 178 (2026): Public Health - Sickle Cell Disease - Specialized Clinics and Scholarship Program for Medical Residents
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
- HB 60 (2026): Sickle Cell Disease - Institutions of Higher Education - Policies, Procedures, and Educational Campaigns (Kaitlyn's Law)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
- HB 474 (2026): Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces (Clear Before You Drive Act)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
- HB 478 (2026): Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers - Alteration
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
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