Candidates for MD House of Delegates Districts on ES

Maryland House of Delegates 

District 35A

Bowers, Jobeth Rocky (D). Jobeth Rocky Bowers is a lawyer who handles personal injury BS criminal defense. He graduated with a J.D. degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2014. In both 2016 and 2017 he received a Rising Stars Award. www.bowersforcecil.com

Hornberger, Kevin Bailey (R). Kevin Hornberger received a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the District of Columbia in 2010. In 2013 he became a graduate of the Cecil Leadership Council. Since 2006 he has been the president and owner of Blue Collar Engineering, Inc. He supports maintaining gun control laws at their current federal level, tax reduction, elimination of waste in government, and elimination of speed cameras. www.kevinhornberger.org


District 36
The top three vote-getters will win, EXCEPT that no more than one delegate may be elected from a single county.

Taylor, Keirien (D-Caroline). Keirien Taylor is from Denton, Caroline County. He is a graduate of Salisbury University with a degree in Political Science and is currently a graduate student at that university studying Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution. He is focused on helping the working class, preserving the environment of the Eastern Shore and advocating for social justice reform.

Welker, Michael Ian (D-Cecil). Michael Welker is a Cecil County native. He received an Associates degree in Business Management from Cecil College and is currently pursuing a degree in Political Science and International Studies at Towson University. His priorities are securing widespread access to trade schools, promoting innovative farming technologies, working for affordable healthcare and strengthening Maryland’s educational system. www.welkerformaryland.com

Woodward, Crystal (D-Queen Anne's). Crystal Woodward is an Eastern Shore native and lives on Kent Island with her husband Kevin. She is employed by the American Diabetes Association’s Government Affairs & Advocacy division as ADA’s national director of Safe at School , a national advocacy initiative. She is a staunch and nationally well-known advocate for children with diabetes and social justice. Crystal is currently pursuing a Master’s of Paralegal Studies degree at George Washington University. Important issues for the Shore include protecting the Chesapeake Bay, increasing jobs through skills training, seeking solutions to the opioid epidemic, accessibility to affordable Internet, accessibility to affordable health care and medications, and improving fairness and equality for all. http://crystal4delegate.ruck.us

Arentz, Steven James (R-Queen Anne's). Steven J. Arentz has been a member of the House of Delegates since November 2013. He was Deputy Minority Whip in 2017 and has served on the Economic Matters Committee since 2015. In 2014-2015 he served on the Appropriations Committee. His early positions include President of the Board of County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County and Secretary of the Upper Shore Regional Council.

Ghrist, Jeff (R - Caroline). Jeff Ghrist has served in the House of Delegates since January 2015. He is currently a member of the Health and Human Services subcommittee and the Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight. He is a member of the Maryland Retirement Security and Savings Commission and the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus. He is a graduate of Salisbury University with a B.A. in Economics, and is a real estate agent. www.jeffghrist.com

Jacobs, Jay A. (R - Kent). Jay A. Jacobs has been a member of the House of Delegates since January 2011. He is currently a member of the Environment and Transportation Committee, the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review, and the Mid-Shore Regional Council. He is a small business owner. www.jacobsfordelegate.com


District 37A

Sample-Hughes, Sheree (D). Sheree Sample-Hughes has been a member of the Maryland House of Delegates since 2015 and has served on the Health and Government Operations Committee and the Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders. She is a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and currently its president-elect, as well as being member of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. She received a B.A. in Public Relations from Delaware State University and an M.S. in Management and Public Administration from Wilmington University.

Cooke, Frank E. (R) Frank E. Cooke holds a B.S. in Math, an M.S. in both Statistics and Computer Science, as well as a B.A. in History. He is a software engineer and analyst and has served as Commissioner of Cambridge, MD. He gives as his top priority creating job opportunities for his district. He considers high taxes, illegal drug use and funding for public education as the biggest issues facing Maryland.


District 37B
The top two vote-getters will win, EXCEPT that no more than one delegate may be elected from a single county.

O’Hare, Dan (D-Wicomico). Dan O’Hare is a realtor in Berlin, MD. He has owned or been a partner in five small businesses. He is also an independent film maker and documentarian. He supports improvements in the state’s educational system. He believes that neither an employer nor the government should get between a person and her doctor. He does not believe in leaving moral questions to the free market.

Adams, Christopher T. (R-Wicomico). Christopher T. Adams currently is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates and serves on the Economic Matters Committee. He believes in limited government, local control of issues whenever possible, and in a strong and effective educational system. www.adamsformaryland.com

Mautz, Johnny (R-Talbot). Johnny Mautz serves in the Maryland House of Delegates. He received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton and a Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University. He has worked as a legislative lawyer for the House Judiciary Committee and an advisor to former Governor Erlich. He currently operates a family restaurant in St. Michaels. www.johnnymautz.com


District 38A

Hall, Kirkland J., Sr. (D). Kirkland J. Hall is an assistant professor and head coach at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore.

Otto, Charles James (R). Charles J. Otto has been a member of the House of Delegates since January 2011. He is Deputy Minority Whip and a member of the Environment and Transportation Committee. He is also a member of the Maryland Veterans Caucus. He holds a B.S. in Animal Science and attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and UMES. He is a farmer and sales representative.


District 38B

Anderton, Carl, Jr. (R). Carl Anderton, Jr. has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2014. He serves as Chair of the Wicomico County Delegation and a member of the Environment and Transportation Committee and subcommittees that address local Government and environmental issues. His priorities are cutting taxes and fees, supporting agriculture, bringing jobs back to the area, and supporting policies that balance the needs of watermen, tourists, and the environment. www.carlandertonjr.com


District 38C

Hartman, Wayne A. (R). No information available. www.hartmanformaryland.com

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