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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 9A · 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 raceDr. Chao Wu was elected to Maryland House of Delegates District 9A in November 2022, representing parts of Howard and Montgomery Counties including cities like Ellicott City, Damascus, and Clarksburg. A data scientist by profession, he previously served on the Howard County Board of Education from 2018-2022 as board chair and Audit Committee member before winning a seat in the state legislature. He comes from a low-income family and earned his Ph.D. from University of Maryland College Park along with master's and bachelor's degrees from National University of Singapore and University of Science and Technology of China respectively. His public service career began on the Columbia Association board and River Hill Village board before advancing to county and state levels. He describes himself as a husband, father of two school-age children, immigrant, community volunteer, and former school board member.
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I was elected to Maryland House of Delegates, District 9A, representing part of Howard and Montgomery Counties in Nov. 2022.
My rich and diverse educational, professional, and life experiences equip me with pragmatic, balanced, and diverse problem-solving skills.
Improve education system and revise the state funding formulas to reflect the population growth
I will bring forward policies that benefit middle-class families and those trying to rise out of poverty, while these two groups have often been neglected in the legislative process.
Source: chaowu.org
Education
Improve education system and revise the state funding formulas to reflect the population growth
“My role on the Maryland State Delegate will focus on the following areas: Improve education system and revise the state funding formulas to reflect the population growth”
Infrastructure
Build better infrastructure and protect environment
“Build better infrastructure and protect environment”
Public Safety
Strengthen community safety and enhance public health
“Strengthen community safety and enhance public health”
Economic Development
Address workforce challenges and create more jobs to increase social mobility
“Address workforce challenges and create more jobs to increase social mobility”
Tax Policy
I will bring forward policies that benefit middle-class families and those trying to rise out of poverty, while these two groups have often been neglected in the legislative process
“I will bring forward policies that benefit middle-class families and those trying to rise out of poverty, while these two groups have often been neglected in the legislative process”
Government Ethics
Strive to find common grounds for diverse opinions, and create a shared vision for all Marylanders
“I will also strive to find common grounds for diverse opinions, and to create a shared vision for all Marylanders”
External coverage describes Chao Wu's campaign as steady and practical rather than combative, with endorsements from Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, State Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and House Ways and Means Chair Vanessa Atterbeary at his October 2025 kickoff event. His last victory margin was just 113 votes in a district with tens of thousands of registered voters, underscoring how close democracy can be according to State Comptroller Lierman. The campaign emphasizes showing up for constituents rather than relying on slogans or performative politics.
“Improve education system and revise the state funding formulas to reflect the population growth”
Source“Build better infrastructure and protect environment”
Source“Build better infrastructure and protect environment”
Source“Strengthen community safety and enhance public health”
Source“Address workforce challenges and create more jobs to increase social mobility”
Source“I will bring forward policies that benefit middle-class families and those trying to rise out of poverty”
Source“Together, we will make Maryland a better place for us all!”
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