Linda Foley
Candidate for House of Delegates, District 15
Background
- Occupation
- State delegate
- Campaign website
- foleyfor15.com
Delegate for District 15 since December 2021 and chair of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee. Former national president of The Newspaper Guild-CWA (1995–2008).
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports holding the line on tax increases.
ReportMaryland House of Delegates District 15: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“At the same time, we need to hold the line on raising taxes.”
Education
Supports adjusting the Blueprint for efficiency.
ReportMaryland House of Delegates District 15: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“As with any comprehensive program, it needs some adjustments now that we’ve seen how it’s been working.”
Housing
Supports legislation against so-called ghost mortgages.
ReportMaryland House of Delegates District 15: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“We can pass more legislation to eliminate high cost-driving housing practices such as so-called “ghost mortgages”.”
Economy & jobs
Supports investing in biotech and clean energy industries.
ReportMaryland House of Delegates District 15: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“Investment in new technologies, such as bio-tech and clean energy, can help Maryland’s economy grow.”
Environment & parks
Sponsored a ban on buying and using gas leaf blowers.In office
HB 167 (2026).
ReportDelegate Linda Foley: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers - Purchase and Use - Prohibitions”
Government & transparency
Sponsored steering state advertising to local news outlets.In office
HB 43 (2026).
ReportDelegate Linda Foley: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Procurement - Advertising - Local News Organizations (Local Newspapers for Maryland Communities Act of 2026)”
Sponsored special elections to fill legislative vacancies.In office
HB 50 (2026).
ReportDelegate Linda Foley: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Linda Foley on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- 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: Montgomery County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Maryland House of Delegates District 15: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
- Delegate Linda Foley: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
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