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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 25 · 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 raceAntoine M. Thompson is a former Buffalo City Council Member and New York State Senator who recently announced his campaign for Maryland House of Delegates in District 25. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition, focusing on clean energy and environmental justice, and previously led national efforts at the National Association of Real Estate Brokers regarding fair housing policy. His platform emphasizes linking environmental protection with economic opportunity, affordable housing, and community stability to address rising costs of living and housing insecurity. Thompson aims to ensure working families have a real voice in Annapolis and deliver policies for healthier neighborhoods and good jobs.
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Environmental Justice and Community Connection
Thompson states that District 25 deserves leadership that understands how environmental justice, economic opportunity, and strong communities are deeply connected.
“"District 25 deserves leadership that understands how environmental justice, economic opportunity, and strong communities are deeply connected," Mr. Thompson said”
Working Families and Affordable Housing
He pledges to ensure working families have a real voice in Annapolis and deliver policies for healthier neighborhoods, good jobs, and affordable housing.
“"I am running to make sure working families have a real voice in Annapolis and to deliver policies that lead to healthier neighborhoods, good jobs, and affordable housing."”
Clean Economy and Small Business
His platform emphasizes building a cleaner and more resilient local economy while supporting small businesses.
“According to campaign officials, Mr. Thompson's platform emphasizes building a cleaner and more resilient local economy, supporting small businesses”
External reports describe Thompson as a nationally recognized leader in environmental justice, clean energy, housing, and urban policy who is now seeking public office in Maryland after representing Buffalo in New York State politics. One news outlet notes he previously owed the Internal Revenue Service $56,289 in back taxes while serving as a state senator from Buffalo before moving to Maryland. His campaign kickoff was scheduled for a public event in Forestville with plans to file candidacy with the Prince George's County Board of Elections shortly after.
“"District 25 deserves leadership that understands how environmental justice, economic opportunity, and strong communities are deeply connected," Mr. Thompson said”
Source“"I am running to make sure working families have a real voice in Annapolis and to deliver policies that lead to healthier neighborhoods, good jobs, and affordable housing."”
Source“According to campaign officials, Mr. Thompson's platform emphasizes building a cleaner and more resilient local economy, supporting small businesses”
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