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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 42A · 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 raceDan Katz is a Moderate Republican running for Maryland House of Delegates District 42A. He has served as the Director of the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division for the past 12 years and holds over 29 total years of public service experience. A resident of Maryland Line since 2008, he emphasizes government operating with accountability and transparency. His campaign focuses on responsible use of taxpayers' money, intelligent criminal justice reform using forensic intelligence models, and preparing the next generation through education and agriculture advocacy. He aims to eliminate inheritance taxes and promote local food sourcing while ensuring NCR safety. Katz highlights his background in federal and state service with the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division and Delaware Office of Chief Medical Examiner Forensic DNA Unit. His platform includes establishing a State Inspector General Office and prioritizing funding based on Return on Investment analysis.
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"Dan Katz is a Moderate Republican running to represent District 42A in the Maryland House of Delegates."
"G overnment O perating with A ccountability and T ransparency"
"Responsible Use of Taxpayers' Money"
"Establish and Fund a State Inspector General Office"
"Embrace the Forensic Intelligence Model to speed up investigations and prevent future crime"
Source: dankatzgoatvote.com
Government Ethics
Focus on accountability, transparency, and establishing oversight mechanisms for state agencies.
“"G overnment O perating with A ccountability and T ransparency" "Establish and Fund a State Inspector General Office"”
Fiscal Policy
Commitment to responsible spending, ROI analysis for funding, and tax reform.
“"Responsible Use of Taxpayers' Money" "Eliminate Inheritance and Estate Taxes"”
Criminal Justice
Adoption of forensic intelligence models to speed investigations and prevent crime, plus stakeholder collaboration.
“"Embrace the Forensic Intelligence Model to speed up investigations and prevent future crime" "Establish a collection of inter-related Statewide Criminal Justice Advisory Boards"”
Education
Expansion of public higher education access, AI integration in schools, and youth development programs.
“"Embrace CCBC Direct Admit program and AI Education in public schools" "Incorporate 4H and FFA into Elementary School curriculum"”
Agriculture
Support for local farmers, sustainable agriculture practices, and community education on farm operations.
“"Supporting Our Farmers" "Promote Local Food Sourcing and Sustainable Agriculture"”
Public Safety
Enhanced safety measures in NCR including security cameras and bike police patrols, plus promotion of outdoor recreation.
“"Ensure NCR Safety with security cameras and bike police patrols" "Host the 2027 Maryland Outdoor Recreation Summit"”
Housing
Policy to balance housing and energy needs while maintaining open spaces for affordable living.
“"Balance housing and energy needs with policy to maintain open spaces in order to promote affordable living in a rural setting"”
“"Embrace CCBC Direct Admit program and AI Education in public schools"”
Source“"Responsible Use of Taxpayers' Money" "Eliminate Inheritance and Estate Taxes"”
Source“"Embrace the Forensic Intelligence Model to speed up investigations and prevent future crime"”
Source“"Supporting Our Farmers" "Promote Local Food Sourcing and Sustainable Agriculture"”
Source“"Ensure NCR Safety with security cameras and bike police patrols"”
Source“"G overnment O perating with A ccountability and T ransparency" "Establish and Fund a State Inspector General Office"”
Source“"Balance housing and energy needs with policy to maintain open spaces in order to promote affordable living in a rural setting"”
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