Chanel A. Branch
Democratic
The gist
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House of Delegates, District 45
- Vote for
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- Term
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- 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.
Renaud De'Aundre Brown
Green
The gist
- Supports ending at-will employment in Maryland.
- Proposes a wealth tax on assets over $50 million.
- Proposes a 60% tax on income over $250,000.
- Supports prioritizing transit over highway expansion.
- Opposes the Baltimore-Washington maglev train project.
- Pledges to end vacant housing in Baltimore.
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Supports ending at-will employment in Maryland.
Workers – Renaud Brown for Delegate 2026Campaign website · Renaud Brown for Delegate · renaudbrowndelegate45.com
“I have advocated for Maryland, by legislation, to join Montana”
Proposes a wealth tax on assets over $50 million.
Taxes – Renaud Brown for Delegate 2026Campaign website · Renaud Brown for Delegate · renaudbrowndelegate45.com
“A wealth tax of 2 percent on assets greater than $50 million and a wealth tax of 3 percent on assets greater than $1 billion.”
Proposes a 60% tax on income over $250,000.
Taxes – Renaud Brown for Delegate 2026Campaign website · Renaud Brown for Delegate · renaudbrowndelegate45.com
“Taxing all income over $250,000 at 60%.”
Supports prioritizing transit over highway expansion.
Transportation: From Oakland to Ocean City – Renaud Brown for Delegate 2026Campaign website · Renaud Brown for Delegate · renaudbrowndelegate45.com
“be prioritized over road and highway expansion? Absolutely.”
Opposes the Baltimore-Washington maglev train project.
Transportation: From Oakland to Ocean City – Renaud Brown for Delegate 2026Campaign website · Renaud Brown for Delegate · renaudbrowndelegate45.com
“Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Maglev Project - Absolutely not”
Pledges to end vacant housing in Baltimore.
Housing – Renaud Brown for Delegate 2026Campaign website · Renaud Brown for Delegate · renaudbrowndelegate45.com
“Priority: End vacant housing!”
Jackie Addison
DemocraticIncumbent
Delegate
The gist
- Opposes raising taxes to fund the Blueprint.
- Supports cutting waste before burdening residents.
- Supports police transparency and community-police ties.
- Sponsored expedited wrongful detainer proceedings for properties.In office
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Opposes raising taxes to fund the Blueprint.
Maryland House of Delegates District 45: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I do not support raising taxes to fund the blueprint.”
Supports cutting waste before burdening residents.
Maryland House of Delegates District 45: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“We should cut waste first, make government more efficient, and make sure the state is collecting the money it is already owed”
Supports police transparency and community-police ties.
Delegate Addison: Your Voice in the CommunityCampaign website · Jackie Addison campaign · jackieaddison.com
“Making public safety a priority by focusing on police transparency and building a bridge between law enforcement and the community.”
Sponsored expedited wrongful detainer proceedings for properties.
Delegate Jackie Addison: Maryland General Assembly member pageGovernment record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Real Property - Expedited Wrongful Detainer Proceedings - Property for Sale or Lease”
Caylin Young
DemocraticIncumbent
Delegate; attorney
The gist
- Supports rental assistance and tenant right to counsel.
- Supports protecting Blueprint implementation and early literacy.
- Supports more local authority for Baltimore.
- Sponsored a bill authorizing internet gaming.In office
- Sponsored a ban on tobacco advertising to minors.In office
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Supports rental assistance and tenant right to counsel.
Maryland House of Delegates District 45: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“That means rental assistance, tenant right to counsel, stronger code enforcement, habitability standards”
Supports protecting Blueprint implementation and early literacy.
Maryland House of Delegates District 45: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I would continue protecting Blueprint implementation, expanding early literacy, supporting high-dosage tutoring”
Supports more local authority for Baltimore.
Maryland House of Delegates District 45: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“giving Baltimore the authority to solve Baltimore problems”
Sponsored a bill authorizing internet gaming.
Delegate Caylin Young: Maryland General Assembly member pageGovernment record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Internet Gaming - Authorization and Implementation”
Sponsored a ban on tobacco advertising to minors.
Delegate Caylin Young: Maryland General Assembly member pageGovernment record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Advertising to Minors - Prohibition”
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