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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 17 · 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 raceChristopher S. Reed is a Democrat running for Maryland House of Delegates who identifies as a sixth-generation Rockville resident and a lifelong Montgomery County native. He comes from a family with a long history of public service, including ancestors who served in government, law enforcement, education, and science. His background includes work in human resources, legal offices, local media, and currently serving as a substitute teacher since Fall 2025 alongside volunteer roles at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and arts organizations. Reed states he is running to get things done for all Marylanders, restore the natural environment, improve state infrastructure, fight for farmers and teachers, and build a better tomorrow where everyone can flourish. He believes Maryland’s future should be built with the same sense of civic responsibility that shaped his upbringing.
Sources: Campaign website
"A Marylander for All!"
"Christopher is a Democrat, running for office to get things done for all Marylanders, to restore our natural environment, to improve the state infrastructure, to fight for Maryland's farmers and teachers, and to build a better tomorrow where everyone can flourish."
"A SIXTH-Generation Rockville Resident!"
"Christopher Reed is running for the Maryland House of Delegates because he believes Maryland’s future should be built with the same sense of civic responsibility and commitment that shaped his own upbringing."
Source: reed4delegate.com
Environment
Restore the natural environment.
“"to restore our natural environment"”
Infrastructure
Improve state infrastructure.
“"to improve the state infrastructure"”
Agriculture
Fight for Maryland's farmers.
“"fight for Maryland's farmers"”
Education
Support teachers and serve as a substitute teacher in Montgomery County Public Schools.
“"to fight for Maryland's teachers" ... "Since Fall 2025, he has also worked part-time as a substitute teacher with Montgomery County Public Schools."”
“"to restore our natural environment"”
Source“"to improve the state infrastructure"”
Source“"fight for Maryland's farmers"”
Source“"fight for Maryland's teachers" ... "Since Fall 2025, he has also worked part-time as a substitute teacher with Montgomery County Public Schools."”
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