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House of Delegates, District 2A

Vote for
2
Term
4 years
Candidates
4
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A delegate votes on Maryland laws and the state budget in the Maryland House of Delegates.

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • John D. LeonardDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Brandon ThompsonDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • William ValentineRepublican

    • Sponsored bill on handgun permit renewals for retired officers.In office
    • Sponsored bill setting sexual assault test kit submission requirements.In office
  • William J. WivellRepublican

    No documented position found.

Education

Housing

Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

Courts & justice

  • John D. LeonardDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Brandon ThompsonDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • William ValentineRepublican

    • Sponsored bill redefining drug trafficking crimes.In office
    • Sponsored bill on post-conviction release in deaths of young victims.In office
  • William J. WivellRepublican

    No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.