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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 34A · 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 raceElliott Joseph Herneker is a lifelong Harford County resident and the Republican nominee for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 34A. He holds an associate degree in political science from Harford Community College and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and currently works as a supervisor at a UPS facility in Aberdeen. Herneker’s campaign is built on the slogan “Too expensive. Too slow. Let’s fix it!” and centers on reducing the cost of living, streamlining government processes, and promoting economic competitiveness. He advocates for a balanced energy strategy that prioritizes ratepayer affordability, expanded career and technical education, and practical pathways to homeownership for young families. Drawing on his experience as Chairman of the Harford County Young Republicans and his internship on Governor Larry Hogan’s Senate campaign, Herneker positions himself as a results-driven leader focused on cutting red tape and protecting community character while encouraging responsible growth.
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Too expensive. Too slow. Let's fix it!
I believe the first test for any bill in Annapolis should be simple: does this help working families, or does it make life more expensive?
Families should not be treated like an unlimited funding source for every policy idea that sounds good in Annapolis.
Government should be measured by results. If a permit takes too long, fix it. If a project is stuck, move it. If a regulation is outdated, reform it.
Housing policy should not just benefit large developers or people who already own property. It should help the next generation put down roots.
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Cost of Living
Focus on lowering utility and tax pressures while opposing policies that raise costs through fees, surcharges, and mandates.
“Oppose policies that quietly raise costs through fees, surcharges, and mandates.”
Balanced Energy Policy
Prioritize ratepayer affordability and an all-of-the-above energy strategy with transparent cost allocation for large grid users.
“Put ratepayer affordability first. Support a balanced, all-of-the-above energy strategy focused on reliability as well as cost.”
Education
Strengthen academic fundamentals, ensure safe classrooms, and expand career and technical education pathways.
“Strengthen academic basics and raise expectations. Support safe, orderly classrooms where teachers can teach and students can learn.”
Economic Competitiveness & Red Tape
Improve Maryland's tax climate, streamline permitting, and reduce regulatory burdens for small businesses and builders.
“Streamline permitting and approval processes. Reduce unnecessary red tape for small businesses, builders, and employers.”
Housing & First-Time Homebuyers
Expand pathways to homeownership, encourage starter homes, and tie new development to adequate infrastructure.
“Expand practical pathways for first-time homebuyers. Encourage the creation of more starter homes and workforce housing.”
“Strengthen academic basics and raise expectations.”
Source“Expand practical pathways for first-time homebuyers.”
Source“Make Maryland more attractive to employers, investors, and entrepreneurs.”
Source“Reduce unnecessary red tape for small businesses, builders, and employers.”
Source“Focus on the real-world cost of decisions before they hit people’s wallets.”
Source“Support a balanced, all-of-the-above energy strategy focused on reliability as well as cost.”
Source“Make sure new growth is tied to roads, schools, utilities, and infrastructure that can support it.”
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