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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 43B · 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 raceCathi Forbes serves as a Member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 43B in the greater Towson area, having been appointed to fill a vacancy in 2019 and elected to the office in 2022 after two decades of community leadership. A resident of Towson with two grown children, she describes herself as a proven community leader who never intended to run for office but found her way into politics through advocacy for education, the environment, health care, and social justice. Forbes leverages her position on the House Appropriations Committee and Oversight Committee on Pensions to secure critical state funding for non-profits serving people with developmental disabilities, unhoused individuals, and food-insecure families. She emphasizes that she does her homework on every issue she takes on and brings facts to every debate while pledging to always vote on the right side of history. Her legislative record includes sponsoring bills to strengthen domestic partnerships, bolster cybersecurity workforces, close loopholes in the pension system, and prioritize unpaid child support claims.
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Education
Strong supporter of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future to lift students in marginalized communities and build a stronger workforce. She campaigned hard for the Built to Learn Act which funds new school construction throughout Maryland.
“"Every student, regardless of their ZIP code, deserves access to a quality, 21st century education." "Cathi is such a strong supporter of the historic Blueprint for Maryland's Future."”
Environment
Proud of her 100% Lifetime Voting Record from the Maryland League of Conservation Voters and supports laws requiring zero-emission buses for the MTA.
“"Climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face today... That's why Cathi is so proud of her 100% Lifetime Voting Record from the Maryland League of Conservation Voters."”
Healthcare
Continues to take action at the state level to help Marylanders afford health care, including voting for a state-funded premium subsidy program for young adults and new subsidies if federal help disappears.
“"Cathi and her colleagues continue to take action at the state level to help Marylanders afford health care. She voted in favor of a state-funded premium subsidy program for young adults..."”
Criminal Justice
Voted in favor of police reform laws including an independent review for all police-involved shootings, body cameras for all officers, and higher standards for no-knock warrants.
“"Cathi is proud to have voted in favor of a package of police reform laws that help ensure all citizens across the state are treated fairly, equitably and humanely..."”
Fiscal Policy
Serves as Chair of the House Appropriations Committee where she helped balance the state's operating and capital budgets while ensuring Maryland continues to have a healthy Rainy Day Fund.
“"She sits on the House Appropriations Committee, where she's proud to have helped balance the state's operating and capital budgets while ensuring that Maryland continues to have a healthy Rainy Day Fund."”
Infrastructure
Led the recent campaign to rebuild Towson High School and secured critical state funding for projects in her district including large-scale construction at Towson University.
“"She led the recent campaign to rebuild Towson High School... And as a member of the Appropriations Committee, she is proud to have met the needs of businesses, nonprofits and individuals while balancing the budget."”
“"Every student, regardless of their ZIP code, deserves access to a quality, 21st century education."”
Source“"Climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face today... That's why Cathi is so proud of her 100% Lifetime Voting Record from the Maryland League of Conservation Voters."”
Source“"Cathi and her colleagues continue to take action at the state level to help Marylanders afford health care."”
Source“"Cathi is proud to have voted in favor of a package of police reform laws that help ensure all citizens across the state are treated fairly, equitably and humanely..."”
Source“"She sits on the House Appropriations Committee, where she's proud to have helped balance the state's operating and capital budgets..."”
Source“"She led the recent campaign to rebuild Towson High School, and an earlier fight to build West Towson Elementary..."”
Source“"From education to the environment to issues of race, immigration and social justice, she has pledged to always vote on the right side of history."”
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