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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 5 · 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 Tomlinson is a conservative activist running for Maryland's Fifth Legislative District House of Delegates, representing most of Carroll County and some of Frederick County in the November 8th General Election. He has served as an elected member of the Carroll County Republican Central Committee since 2017 and was elected Third Vice Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party in 2020. Tomlinson was the only delegate at the 2020 Republican National Convention from Carroll County, endorsed by President Trump's campaign for that service. Professionally, he works as a manager in Governor Larry Hogan's administration overseeing state procurement contracts worth billions of dollars. He has been an opinion columnist for the Carroll County Times and Baltimore Sun since 2017, writing over 80 columns covering conservative views on state and local politics. Tomlinson is active in community leadership roles including President of the Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club, appointed member of the Carroll County Historic Preservation Commission, and board member for the North Carroll Business Alliance.
Sources: Campaign website
Maryland's Fifth Legislative District, which includes most of Carroll County and some of Frederick County, needs a proven conservative and community leader to represent our district in Maryland's House of Delegates.
It is time to Fight! The majority of Carroll County residents do not support these beliefs and ideas, and Carroll County needs representation in the House of Delegates who will fight against far-left policies and legislation.
I have the energy and enthusiasm needed to fight back against vaccine mandates and COVID-19 restrictions, and stop liberal indoctrination from entering our schools.
Carroll will not continue to look like Carroll if we do not continue to fight for the values that truly represent this great County.
Source: tomlinsonfordelegate.com
Law Enforcement and Second Amendment Rights
Tomlinson advocates protecting law enforcement officers and defending Second Amendment rights against liberal establishment legislation
“The liberal establishment introduces legislation that goes after our law enforcement and 2nd Amendment rights”
Tax Policy
Tomlinson supports keeping taxes low for Carroll County residents and businesses
“Carroll has managed to protect our agricultural heritage, ensure that taxes remain low, and keep crime down.”
Small Business
Advocating for less government intervention to help small businesses start and survive
“The liberal establishment introduces legislation that... makes it harder for businesses to start and survive”
Education
Opposes what Tomlinson describes as liberal indoctrination in schools
“I have the energy and enthusiasm needed to fight back against vaccine mandates and COVID-19 restrictions, and stop liberal indoctrination from entering our schools.”
Healthcare
Fighting against vaccine mandates and COVID-19 restrictions
“I have the energy and enthusiasm needed to fight back against vaccine mandates and COVID-19 restrictions”
Agriculture
Protecting Carroll County's agricultural heritage as a core county value
“Carroll has managed to protect our agricultural heritage, ensure that taxes remain low, and keep crime down.”
Criminal Justice
Opposes legislation that coddles criminals according to Tomlinson's platform
“The liberal establishment introduces legislation that... coddles criminals”
Pro-Life
Tomlinson advocates defending life as part of his legislative priorities
“defend life, address the opioid epidemic, and stand up for our brave men & women in law enforcement.”
“stop liberal indoctrination from entering our schools”
Source“fight against far-left policies and legislation... stand up for our brave men & women in law enforcement”
Source“ensure that taxes remain low”
Source“fight back against vaccine mandates and COVID-19 restrictions”
Source“protect our agriculture, ensure that taxes remain low”
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