William J. Wivell
Candidate for House of Delegates, District 2A
Background
- Occupation
- Business manager; certified public accountant
- Lives in
- Washington County
Delegate since his 2015 appointment; former Washington County commissioner (1998–2010 and 2014–2015) and business manager of St. James School.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Sponsored bill on Washington County's homestead property tax credit.In office
House Bill 1127, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate William J. Wivell: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Washington County - Homestead Property Tax Credit - Eligible Properties”
Education
Sponsored bill creating an education savings account program.In office
House Bill 1204, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate William J. Wivell: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Primary and Secondary Education - Education Savings Account Program - Establishment”
Housing
Sponsored historic-district exemption from accessory dwelling unit rules.In office
House Bill 1236, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate William J. Wivell: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Real Property – Prohibition on Restrictions of Accessory Dwelling Units – Historic District Exemption”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored toll exemption for drivers undergoing cancer treatment.In office
House Bill 1200, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate William J. Wivell: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Vehicle Laws - Electronic and Video Tolls - Exemption for Registered Owners Undergoing Cancer Treatment”
Environment & parks
Sponsored exemptions from building energy performance standards.In office
House Bill 1217, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate William J. Wivell: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Environment - Building Energy Performance Standards and Energy Use Intensity Targets - Exemptions”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from William J. Wivell on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- 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: Frederick County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Washington County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- A late GOP swap headlines Maryland Legislative District 2
News coverage · Maryland Bay News · Aug 8, 2026 · mdbaynews.com
- Delegate William J. Wivell: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
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