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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 25 · 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 raceDenise Roberts is a Maryland State Delegate representing District 25 in Prince George's County, appointed to fill the vacant House seat of Senator Nick Charles when he moved to the Maryland Senate in January 2024. She currently serves as Deputy Majority Whip and sits on the Economic Matters Committee under the new House Speaker. With over 25 years of experience in public service and county government, she previously worked as Communications Director for Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy before being selected by the Democratic Central Committee to fill the delegate seat. Roberts is a small business owner who founded D.Geneva Photography and Consulting, LLC, and also established Hustle HQ to empower student-athletes with NIL guidance. She holds multiple board positions including The Arc of Prince George's County and Creative Solutions 4 Youth, while serving as host of community TV shows focused on business and youth development.
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I'm running for re-election because District 25 deserves a leader who doesn't just show up—she shows out. A leader who understands that real change requires more than good intentions. It takes grit, strategy, and relentless follow-through.
In my first session in Annapolis, I passed two major bills: ensuring blind and low-vision students receive their textbooks on time, and reforming election law to protect fair fundraising.
This is a movement. And we're building better together.
Source: deniseformaryland.com
Small and Minority Businesses
Supporting small businesses by expanding the Jobs First Act to create equitable opportunities for small minority and black-owned businesses to secure resources. She also trained over 16,000 businesses in Supplier Diversity Office.
“Supporting the work that small businesses do for the betterment of our economy by expanding the 'Jobs First Act', designed to create equitable opportunities for small minority and black-owned businesses to secure resources.”
Education
Ensuring blind and low-vision students receive their textbooks on time, just like their peers. She also founded Hustle HQ equipping student-athletes with NIL guidance and college prep tools.
“In my first session in Annapolis, I passed two major bills: ensuring blind and low-vision students receive their textbooks on time”
Housing
Founded the B(W)Real Caucus (Black Women in Real Estate Legislators), a coalition of Black women legislators who own rental property to review tenant-landlord legislation for balanced policymaking.
“She founded the B(W)Real Caucus (Black Women in Real Estate Legislators), a coalition of Black women legislators who own rental property and collectively review tenant-landlord legislation to ensure balanced, informed policymaking on housing.”
Election Law
Reformed state treasurer fundraising restrictions to protect fair political participation.
“In my first session in Annapolis, I passed two major bills: ensuring blind and low-vision students receive their textbooks on time, and reforming election law to protect fair fundraising.”
Healthcare
Committed to developing programs addressing women's healthcare needs because women have unique challenges when it comes to healthcare.
“Women's healthcare, especially, will be a key focus because women have unique challenges when it comes to healthcare. I am committed to developing programs that will address these needs.”
Seniors
Striving to uplift senior citizens and serve as an ally for issues affecting their quality of life, promoting independence and dignity.
“Our senior citizens possess insurmountable wealth and experience and we strive to uplift them and serve as an ally for the issues that affect their quality of life.”
Autism
Working to improve lives of autistic individuals and families through community-building, advocacy, and education.
“Working to improve the lives of autistic individuals and their families through community-building, advocacy, and education.”
According to Maryland Matters from December 28, 2023, Denise Roberts was chosen by the Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee to fill a vacant seat in the House of Delegates. She received 19 of the 26 votes from her fellow county Democrats during selection. The central committee forwarded her name to Governor Wes Moore for confirmation within up to 15 days.
“In my first session in Annapolis, I passed two major bills: ensuring blind and low-vision students receive their textbooks on time”
Source“Supporting the work that small businesses do for the betterment of our economy by expanding the 'Jobs First Act'”
Source“As a member of the Economic Matters Committee (Business Regulations, Economic Development, and Banking/Consumer Protection subcommittees), Denise focuses on practical solutions that help small businesses grow”
Source“Women's healthcare, especially, will be a key focus because women have unique challenges when it comes to healthcare. I am committed to developing programs that will address these needs.”
Source“Our senior citizens possess insurmountable wealth and experience and we strive to uplift them and serve as an ally for the issues that affect their quality of life.”
Source“Founded Hustle HQ — Empowering student-athletes with NIL guidance and college prep tools. Created 'Speak Up' — Building communication skills and confidence in young people.”
Source“She resides in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and is a devoted mother of two. She serves on the Board of Directors for The Arc of Prince George's County, advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”
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