John D. Leonard
Democratic
Washington County
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- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A delegate votes on Maryland laws and the state budget in the Maryland House of Delegates.
Brandon Thompson
Democratic
Washington County
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William Valentine
RepublicanIncumbent
Retired police officer · Emmitsburg
The gist
- Sponsored bill on handgun permit renewals for retired officers.In office
- Sponsored bill redefining drug trafficking crimes.In office
- Sponsored bill on post-conviction release in deaths of young victims.In office
- Sponsored bill setting sexual assault test kit submission requirements.In office
In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.
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Sponsored bill on handgun permit renewals for retired officers.
Delegate 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 redefining drug trafficking crimes.
Delegate 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.
Delegate 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”
Sponsored bill setting sexual assault test kit submission requirements.
Delegate 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”
William J. Wivell
RepublicanIncumbent
Business manager; certified public accountant · Washington County
The gist
- Sponsored bill creating an education savings account program.In office
- Sponsored bill on Washington County's homestead property tax credit.In office
- Sponsored exemptions from building energy performance standards.In office
- Sponsored toll exemption for drivers undergoing cancer treatment.In office
- Sponsored historic-district exemption from accessory dwelling unit rules.In office
In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.
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Sponsored bill creating an education savings account program.
Delegate 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”
Sponsored bill on Washington County's homestead property tax credit.
Delegate 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”
Sponsored exemptions from building energy performance standards.
Delegate 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”
Sponsored toll exemption for drivers undergoing cancer treatment.
Delegate 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”
Sponsored historic-district exemption from accessory dwelling unit rules.
Delegate 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”
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