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House of Delegates, District 46

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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.

Jeremy L. Amason

Republican

Former Army aviation officer; defense policy consultant

The gist

  • Proposes eliminating property taxes.
  • Proposes eliminating taxes on gas and utilities.
  • Proposes tax credits for young first-time homebuyers.
  • Supports cutting school district administrative overhead.
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  1. Proposes eliminating property taxes.

    Maryland House of Delegates District 46: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com

    “work to eliminate property taxes”
  2. Proposes eliminating taxes on gas and utilities.

    Maryland House of Delegates District 46: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com

    “I will also work to eliminate taxes on gas and utilities.”
  3. Proposes tax credits for young first-time homebuyers.

    Maryland House of Delegates District 46: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com

    “work to create credits for young people looking to buy homes in Maryland instead of moving out of state”
  4. Supports cutting school district administrative overhead.

    Maryland House of Delegates District 46: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com

    “overhead and bloated administrative offices are cut”
Photo of Luke Clippinger
Luke ClippingerOfficial portrait — Maryland General Assembly

Luke Clippinger

DemocraticIncumbent

Delegate; assistant state's attorney

The gist

  • Supported requiring body cameras for every police department.
  • Supported closing loopholes on buying shotguns and rifles.
  • Supported legal counsel for tenants facing eviction.
  • Supported earned paid sick leave.
  • Supported expanding solar energy generation.
  • Supported the Marriage Equality Act.
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  1. Supported requiring body cameras for every police department.

    Issues | Luke Clippinger

    Campaign website · Luke Clippinger campaign · luke46.org

    “passed legislation requiring every police department to use body cameras”
  2. Supported closing loopholes on buying shotguns and rifles.

    Issues | Luke Clippinger

    Campaign website · Luke Clippinger campaign · luke46.org

    “Closed loopholes for buying shotguns and rifles”
  3. Supported legal counsel for tenants facing eviction.

    Issues | Luke Clippinger

    Campaign website · Luke Clippinger campaign · luke46.org

    “Provided access to legal counsel for individuals in eviction actions.”
  4. Supported earned paid sick leave.

    Issues | Luke Clippinger

    Campaign website · Luke Clippinger campaign · luke46.org

    “Helped many Marylanders earn paid sick leave”
  5. Supported expanding solar energy generation.

    Issues | Luke Clippinger

    Campaign website · Luke Clippinger campaign · luke46.org

    “Expanded opportunities for Marylanders to generate solar energy.”
  6. Supported the Marriage Equality Act.

    Issues | Luke Clippinger

    Campaign website · Luke Clippinger campaign · luke46.org

    “Passed the historic Marriage Equality Act.”
Photo of Mark Edelson
Mark EdelsonOfficial portrait — Maryland General Assembly

Mark Edelson

DemocraticIncumbent

Delegate; attorney

The gist

  • Supports sustainable funding for public transit.
  • Supports usage-based revenue and closing tax loopholes.
  • Supports funding the Blueprint through cuts and revenue.
  • Voted for the Utility RELIEF Act on energy costs.
  • Sponsored impact assessments for major highway expansions.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Supports sustainable funding for public transit.

    Maryland House of Delegates District 46: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com

    “I have been a leading champion for sustainable funding for public transit.”
  2. Supports usage-based revenue and closing tax loopholes.

    Maryland House of Delegates District 46: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com

    “I would prioritize revenue sources that are fair, based on usage, or close loopholes that benefit only the select few”
  3. Supports funding the Blueprint through cuts and revenue.

    Maryland House of Delegates District 46: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com

    “I support a balanced approach to addressing funding needs for the Blueprint that balances spending cuts and revenues”
  4. Voted for the Utility RELIEF Act on energy costs.

    Maryland House of Delegates District 46: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com

    “I was proud to support the Utility RELIEF Act, which lowered energy costs for families”
  5. Sponsored impact assessments for major highway expansions.

    Delegate Mark Edelson: Maryland General Assembly member page

    Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov

    “Transportation - Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments”
Photo of Robbyn Lewis
Robbyn LewisOfficial portrait — Maryland General Assembly

Robbyn Lewis

DemocraticIncumbent

Delegate; public health professional

The gist

  • Voted for the Utility RELIEF Act on home energy costs.
  • Supports funding the Blueprint education plan.
  • Pledges action on price gouging and household energy costs.
  • Sponsored limits on criminal history checks of prospective tenants.In office
  • Sponsored bus obstruction cameras and bus stop zones.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Voted for the Utility RELIEF Act on home energy costs.

    Maryland House of Delegates District 46: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com

    “I helped passed vital legislation, including the Utility RELIEF Act designed to lower home energy costs”
  2. Supports funding the Blueprint education plan.

    Maryland House of Delegates District 46: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com

    “I will support efforts to fund the blueprint and invest in our children as best I can.”
  3. Pledges action on price gouging and household energy costs.

    Maryland House of Delegates District 46: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com

    “I will continue to move policies that tackle price gouging, small-business support and lower household energy costs.”
  4. Sponsored limits on criminal history checks of prospective tenants.

    Delegate Robbyn Lewis: Maryland General Assembly member page

    Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov

    “Prospective Tenant Criminal History Records Check (Maryland Fair Chance Housing Act)”
  5. Sponsored bus obstruction cameras and bus stop zones.

    Delegate Robbyn Lewis: Maryland General Assembly member page

    Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov

    “Vehicle Laws - Bus Obstruction Monitoring Systems and Bus Stop Zones”

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