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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 36 · 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 raceCrystal Woodward is an Eastern Shore native running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 36. She is the daughter of a small business owner and currently serves as the Vice President of Legal Advocacy for the American Diabetes Association, where she has worked for 30 years. Woodward positions herself as a "regular person" and a compassionate advocate for marginalized populations who decided to run for office to provide an alternative to long-term incumbents. Her campaign platform focuses on representing the Eastern Shore voice and addressing key issues such as affordability, education, and environmental protection. She believes that improving education is essential for economic stability and that responsible stewardship of natural resources is necessary to sustain the local environment and economy.
Sources: Campaign website
Crystal is eager to provide an Eastern Shore voice that will finally be heard by the Maryland House of Delegates.
Crystal believes education is key to reducing poverty and increasing access to good paying jobs, healthcare, and affordable housing. Education leads to better financial stability and a stronger economy.
Crystal believes in being a responsible steward of our natural resources by growing our renewable energy sources which is critical to sustaining a healthy environment and economy.
Crystal is a regular person who works to pay the bills and enjoys spending time with her family as she tirelessly advocates for marginalized populations.
Source: woodwardfordelegate.com
Education
Woodward views education as the primary tool for reducing poverty and fostering economic growth. She aims to make educational opportunities more accessible by addressing barriers like income and transportation.
“Crystal will seek solutions to make educational opportunities more accessible and pursue strategies to overcome barriers such as income indigency and lack of transportation.”
Environment
She emphasizes the importance of protecting the Chesapeake Bay and the Choptank River by expanding renewable energy and practicing responsible stewardship of natural resources.
“Crystal believes in being a responsible steward of our natural resources by growing our renewable energy sources which is critical to sustaining a healthy environment and economy.”
Economic Development
Woodward links education infrastructure directly to job growth and the ability for young people to remain on the Eastern Shore to raise families.
“Support of education infrastructure is critical for job growth, economic prosperity, and access to affordable healthcare and housing. Providing a more accessible pathway to education will enable more of our young people to stay on the Shore to raise their families.”
“Crystal believes education is key to reducing poverty and increasing access to good paying jobs, healthcare, and affordable housing.”
Source“Crystal believes in being a responsible steward of our natural resources by growing our renewable energy sources which is critical to sustaining a healthy environment and economy.”
Source“Support of education infrastructure is critical for job growth, economic prosperity, and access to affordable healthcare and housing.”
Source“Crystal will seek solutions to make educational opportunities more accessible and pursue strategies to overcome barriers such as income indigency and lack of transportation.”
Source“Support of education infrastructure is critical for job growth, economic prosperity, and access to affordable healthcare and housing.”
Source“Education leads to better financial stability and a stronger economy... increasing access to good paying jobs, healthcare, and affordable housing.”
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