State

House of Delegates, District 36

Vote for: 3
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 6
Election: Nov 3, 2026

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

The ballot says "No More than 1 per County": the delegates must come from different counties of the district (each candidate's county is printed on the ballot).

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Nevin CrouseDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michelle RavertDemocratic
- Opposes new or higher taxes on Maryland consumers.
Crystal WoodwardDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve ArentzRepublican
- Sponsored property tax credit changes for disabled veterans.In office
Jeff GhristRepublican
- Supports capping state spending growth at population plus inflation.
- Supports cutting state spending and lowering taxes.
Jay A. JacobsRepublican
No documented position found.

Public safety

Nevin CrouseDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michelle RavertDemocratic
No documented position found.
Crystal WoodwardDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve ArentzRepublican
- Sponsored limits on plea agreements for child sex offenders.In office
Jeff GhristRepublican
No documented position found.
Jay A. JacobsRepublican
- Sponsored safety rules for stationary energy storage systems.In office

Education

Nevin CrouseDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michelle RavertDemocratic
- Supports auditing the Blueprint before expanding or reducing it.
- Opposes transgender women competing in women's sports.
Crystal WoodwardDemocratic
- Supports removing income and transportation barriers to education.
Steve ArentzRepublican
No documented position found.
Jeff GhristRepublican
- Supports scaling back the Blueprint education plan.
Jay A. JacobsRepublican
No documented position found.

Housing

Nevin CrouseDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michelle RavertDemocratic
- Proposes public funds to lower rents and expand homeownership.
Crystal WoodwardDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve ArentzRepublican
No documented position found.
Jeff GhristRepublican
No documented position found.
Jay A. JacobsRepublican
No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

Nevin CrouseDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michelle RavertDemocratic
- Proposes state programs helping residents start small businesses.
Crystal WoodwardDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve ArentzRepublican
- Sponsored a cottage food business revenue law, enacted 2026.In office
Jeff GhristRepublican
- Proposes tax relief for rural homeowners and small businesses.
Jay A. JacobsRepublican
- Sponsored agricultural equipment warranty protections, enacted 2026.In office
- Sponsored a seafood industry assistance fund, enacted 2026.In office

Roads & infrastructure

Nevin CrouseDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michelle RavertDemocratic
- Supports tighter limits on utility rate increases.
Crystal WoodwardDemocratic
- Supports expanding mass transit on the Eastern Shore.
Steve ArentzRepublican
- Sponsored a speed camera program on U.S. Route 301.In office
Jeff GhristRepublican
- Supports natural gas, waste-to-energy and nuclear generation.
Jay A. JacobsRepublican
No documented position found.

Environment & parks

Nevin CrouseDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michelle RavertDemocratic
No documented position found.
Crystal WoodwardDemocratic
- Supports more renewable energy and less nutrient pollution.
Steve ArentzRepublican
No documented position found.
Jeff GhristRepublican
No documented position found.
Jay A. JacobsRepublican
- Sponsored an oyster rotational harvest pilot program.In office

Government & transparency

Nevin CrouseDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michelle RavertDemocratic
- Proposes Eastern Shore delegation review of every bill.
Crystal WoodwardDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve ArentzRepublican
No documented position found.
Jeff GhristRepublican
- Supports local control over state housing and education mandates.
Jay A. JacobsRepublican
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; 8 issues covered in this race.