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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 1A · 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 raceRev. Ed Clemons Jr., a resident of Allegany County, has officially entered the race for Maryland House of Delegates in District 1A as a Republican candidate rooted in conservative values and local leadership. His decision to run comes from a desire to ensure that the voices of District 1A are no longer overshadowed by political priorities driven by the Baltimore–Washington corridor. Clemons emphasizes accountability, common sense governance, and standing up for rural communities while focusing on key issues important to district voters including economic growth and support for small businesses. He has been outspoken about the need to protect local industries, preserve jobs, and push back against regulations that place unnecessary burdens on working families. His campaign is built around protecting taxpayers, defending constitutional freedoms, and restoring balance in state government.
Economic Development
Focus on economic growth and supporting small businesses within rural communities.
“economic growth, support for small businesses”
Fiscal Policy
Protecting taxpayers and reducing government overreach to restore balance in state government.
“protecting taxpayers, defending constitutional freedoms, and restoring balance in state government”
Public Safety
Prioritizing public safety as a key issue for district voters.
“public safety”
Tax Policy
Pushing back against regulations that place unnecessary burdens on working families and protecting local industries.
“push back against regulations that place unnecessary burdens on working families. protect local industries, preserve jobs”
Environment
Ensuring energy affordability for residents in the district.
“energy affordability”
The Deep Creek Times reports that Clemons is launching a Republican campaign focused on fighting for Western Maryland in Annapolis with an emphasis on grassroots outreach and direct voter engagement. Supporters point to his strong local ties and practical approach as strengths in a district where the Republican primary often determines the eventual delegate. His decision comes from a desire to ensure that the voices of District 1A are no longer overshadowed by political priorities driven by the Baltimore–Washington corridor.
“economic growth, support for small businesses”
Source“protecting taxpayers, defending constitutional freedoms, and restoring balance in state government”
Source“public safety”
Source“push back against regulations that place unnecessary burdens on working families. protect local industries, preserve jobs”
Source“energy affordability”
Source“support for small businesses”
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