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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 18 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
Members of the Maryland House of Delegates represent their local districts in the state legislature by proposing, debating, and voting on laws that impact public education, healthcare, and transportation. They work alongside the state Senate to pass Maryland’s annual budget and determine how tax dollars are allocated to community services and infrastructure projects. This office is vital because delegates shape the statewide policies and spending priorities that directly influence the daily lives of all residents.
View all candidates in this raceAaron Kaufman is a lifelong resident of Maryland House of Delegates District 18 who has served as a Delegate since January 2023 and was named "Rookie Delegate of the Session" in 2023 by Maryland Matters. He graduated from Montgomery County Public Schools, Walter Johnson High School, Montgomery College (where he enrolled in the Scholars Program and graduated Magna Cum Laude), and University of Maryland College Park with a BA in American Studies and highest GPA award. Kaufman has cerebral palsy and uses a powered wheelchair; he is the first member of the Maryland General Assembly with a physical disability. His career spans public service including work on the House Ways and Means Committee, teaching young adults with developmental disabilities at Ivymount School's Project Search Program, lobbying for individuals with disabilities through Arc of Maryland, and federal-level disability policy advocacy since 2016.
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I will be a tireless advocate for women so they can make their own healthcare decisions about their own bodies.
Climate change is an existential threat for all of us. I am proud of the work that Maryland has done so far in this area, advancing climate change solutions in the landmark Climate Change Solutions Now Act.
Quality healthcare is something that I have focused on my entire life. When I am in Annapolis, I will ensure that healthcare decisions are made by patients and their doctors, not by an insurance company.
With the onslaught of mass shootings and gun violence, it is important that Maryland remain in the vanguard of sensible gun control laws, gun safety and education programs.
I will be fighting for our families. That will include advocating for legislation to promote and help finance childcare, food security, educational assistance and intergenerational care.
Source: aaronkaufmand18.com
Abortion Rights
Kaufman states he will be a tireless advocate for women so they can make their own healthcare decisions about their own bodies, noting Roe v. Wade was overturned but Maryland must protect reproductive rights.
“I never thought Roe v. Wade would be overturned but that is where we find ourselves. I will be a tireless advocate for women so they can make their own healthcare decisions about their own bodies.”
Climate Change
Kaufman describes climate change as an existential threat and notes Maryland's progress on the Climate Change Solutions Now Act while calling it only a first step.
“Climate change is an existential threat for all of us. I am proud of the work that Maryland has done so far in this area, advancing climate change solutions in the landmark Climate Change Solutions Now Act.”
Healthcare
Kaufman emphasizes quality healthcare as a lifelong focus and pledges to ensure patients and doctors make healthcare decisions rather than insurance companies.
“Quality healthcare is something that I have focused on my entire life. When I am in Annapolis, I will ensure that healthcare decisions are made by patients and their doctors, not by an insurance company.”
Gun Safety
Kaufman states Maryland must remain at the forefront of sensible gun control laws given mass shootings and gun violence.
“With the onslaught of mass shootings and gun violence, it is important that Maryland remain in the vanguard of sensible gun control laws, gun safety and education programs.”
Disability Rights
Kaufman has cerebral palsy himself and worked with Arc of Maryland lobbying for individuals with disabilities; he was named a champion of disability rights by Attorney General Brian Frosh.
“You're not going to find a more passionate, knowledgeable or steadfast champion of the rights of all people than Aaron Kaufman.”
Education
Kaufman believes in world-class education for all students and was a graduate of Montgomery County public schools.
“Believing in a worldclass education for all students, Aaron then became a teacher in the Project Search Program of the Ivymount School.”
Childcare
Kaufman plans to advocate for legislation promoting and helping finance childcare as part of supporting families.
“That will include advocating for legislation to promote and help finance childcare, food security, educational assistance and intergenerational care.”
The Montgomery County Sentinel reports that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed House Bill 31, a landmark "Right to Repair" law for powered wheelchairs sponsored by Del. Aaron Kaufman with co-sponsorship from several legislators. The bill addresses delays in wheelchair repairs and will go into effect on October 1, 2025. Kaufman filed the bill on September 27, 2024, after entering the legislative process in January 2025.
“Believing in a worldclass education for all students, Aaron then became a teacher in the Project Search Program of the Ivymount School.”
Source“Climate change is an existential threat for all of us. I am proud of the work that Maryland has done so far in this area, advancing climate change solutions in the landmark Climate Change Solutions Now Act.”
Source“Quality healthcare is something that I have focused on my entire life. When I am in Annapolis, I will ensure that healthcare decisions are made by patients and their doctors, not by an insurance company.”
Source“My Priorities includes Immigration as a listed priority area on the campaign website.”
Source“With the onslaught of mass shootings and gun violence, it is important that Maryland remain in the vanguard of sensible gun control laws, gun safety and education programs.”
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