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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 37B · 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 raceChris Adams serves as a Delegate for Maryland's 37th District and represented his constituents at a meeting in East New Market on December 3, 2025. During this engagement with community leaders and business owners, he addressed concerns regarding the state budget and its potential impact on local taxes within Dorchester County. He highlighted the significant $1.4 billion budget shortfall facing the state and questioned how much of an impact it would have on shore communities. Adams emphasized that lawmakers must ensure Eastern Shore voices are heard as they enter a potentially controversial legislative session. The discussion focused heavily on fiscal stability, structural deficits, and the implications for rural Dorchester County's reliance on state funding.
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Fiscal Policy
Adams warns about the state's budget shortfall and its potential consequences for tax increases and shore communities.
“"So everybody knows the budget can lead to tax increases. So what we do as a state with our $1.4 billion, budget shortfall is going to have some impact on, these shore the question is, how much of an impact."”
Small Business
Adams engaged directly with business owners and community leaders in East New Market regarding state funding impacts.
“"It was a packed house in East New Market, as representatives for Maryland's 37th District... met with community leaders and business owners."”
WMDT news coverage reports that Adams participated in a town hall with Dorchester business owners to discuss the upcoming legislative session. He expressed concern over how the state's $1.4 billion budget shortfall could lead to tax increases and affect shore communities. The article notes that lawmakers are preparing for one of the most controversial sessions of their careers due to a huge structural deficit. Adams stressed the need to hear from local leaders before making decisions that impact rural areas like Dorchester County.
“"So everybody knows the budget can lead to tax increases. So what we do as a state with our $1.4 billion, budget shortfall is going to have some impact on, these shore the question is, how much of an impact."”
Source“"It was a packed house in East New Market, as representatives for Maryland's 37th District... met with community leaders and business owners."”
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