Ric Metzgar
Candidate for House of Delegates, District 6
Background
- Occupation
- Retired auto dealership manager
Delegate since 2015; former general manager of G and W Motors (1989–2015) and founder of the Gateway Pastor and Church Association.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Sponsored Baltimore County homestead tax credit for residents 65+.In office
House Bill 1546, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate Ric Metzgar: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Baltimore County - Homestead Property Tax Credit - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old”
Education
Sponsored bill allowing volunteer school chaplains.In office
House Bill 24, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate Ric Metzgar: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“County Boards of Education - Volunteer Aides - School Chaplain”
Health & human services
Sponsored abortion restriction bill titled the Heartbeat Bill.In office
House Bill 49, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate Ric Metzgar: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Public Health - Abortion (Heartbeat Bill)”
Government & transparency
Sponsored Ten Commandments monument display at the State House.In office
House Bill 67, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate Ric Metzgar: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“State Government - State House Trust - Ten Commandments Monument Display Act”
Courts & justice
Sponsored apprenticeship pilot program for incarcerated individuals.In office
House Bill 194, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate Ric Metzgar: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Incarcerated Individual Apprenticeship Pilot Program”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Ric Metzgar on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- HousingNo 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: Baltimore County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- District 6 is Maryland's real swing district — and the primary results prove it
News coverage · Maryland Bay News · Aug 15, 2026 · mdbaynews.com
- Delegate Ric Metzgar: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
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