William Valentine
Candidate for House of Delegates, District 2A
Background
- Occupation
- Retired police officer
- Lives in
- Emmitsburg
Delegate since 2023; retired Westminster police officer and former Garrett County deputy sheriff who later worked as an investigator for the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored bill on handgun permit renewals for retired officers.In office
House Bill 94, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate William Valentine: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer”
Sponsored bill setting sexual assault test kit submission requirements.In office
House Bill 1266, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate William Valentine: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexual Assault Offenses - Test Kit Submission Requirements”
Courts & justice
Sponsored bill redefining drug trafficking crimes.In office
House Bill 171, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate William Valentine: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Criminal Law - Drug Trafficking Crime - Definition”
Sponsored bill on post-conviction release in deaths of young victims.In office
House Bill 1044, 2026 session (primary sponsor).
ReportDelegate William Valentine: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Crimes Resulting in Death of Young Victim”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from William Valentine on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo 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 Valentine: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
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