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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 30A · 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 raceDylan Behler is a 26-year-old Maryland native who currently serves as Legislative Director at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in Governor Wes Moore's administration. He began his public service career after the 2018 election working for then-Senator Sarah Elfreth, where he helped pass dozens of bills on topics from maternal healthcare to internet connectivity. Before entering politics, Behler worked as a crab steamer and oyster shucker, grew up as a Free and Reduced Meal Student in Anne Arundel County Public Schools with Medicaid healthcare, and became a first-generation college graduate at the University of Maryland. He previously served as Chair of the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee for two years and helped flip Anne Arundel County from red to blue during the 2018 election cycle. Behler was recommended by the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee to fill a vacant House of Delegates seat in District 30A, where he would become the youngest member of the General Assembly if approved by Governor Moore.
Sources: Campaign website
Dylan works everyday on your behalf in the House of Delegates - from securing capital funding for our local community organizations to helping constituents navigate the challenges they may be experiencing.
He has dedicated his career to advancing, preserving, and protecting our values and has the proven track record of delivering for our community. He has the experience needed -- both the intangible, lived experience and the tangible legislative experience -- to be our voice in the House.
I serve on the Environment & Transportation Committee, where I focus in-depth on the issues that our community cares deeply about — bringing down the cost of housing, restoring the Chesapeake Bay, and building safer, more reliable transportation networks that connect people to jobs, schools, and services.
Source: dylanbehler.com
Environment
Focus on restoring the Chesapeake Bay, protecting natural resources from Western Maryland to Ocean City, and advancing conservation and climate resilience priorities
“helping restore the Chesapeake Bay and protect Maryland's natural resources from the mountains in Western Maryland to the shores of Ocean City”
Housing
Bringing down the cost of housing as a community priority
“bringing down the cost of housing, restoring the Chesapeake Bay, and building safer, more reliable transportation networks that connect people to jobs, schools, and services”
Transportation
Building safer, more reliable transportation networks connecting communities
“building safer, more reliable transportation networks that connect people to jobs, schools, and services”
Healthcare
Increasing maternal healthcare for minority communities and supporting working families facing healthcare challenges
“increasing maternal healthcare for minority communities”
The Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee chose Dylan Behler as their recommended fill-in for a vacant House of Delegates seat. At 26 years old, he would become the youngest member of the General Assembly if his nomination is approved by Governor Wes Moore. Behler currently works as director of legislative and constituent services at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources after previously serving as chief of staff to former state Sen. Sarah K. Elfreth.
“helping restore the Chesapeake Bay and protect Maryland's natural resources from the mountains in Western Maryland to the shores of Ocean City”
Source“bringing down the cost of housing, restoring the Chesapeake Bay, and building safer, more reliable transportation networks that connect people to jobs, schools, and services”
Source“building safer, more reliable transportation networks that connect people to jobs, schools, and services”
Source“increasing maternal healthcare for minority communities”
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