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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 35B · 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 raceErica Berge is a lifelong Cecil County resident and community organizer known for spearheading grassroots projects in Port Deposit who filed to run for Maryland House of Delegates District 35B. The district represents only Cecil County with approximately 33,000 registered voters across communities including Perryville, Port Deposit, Rising Sun, North East, Fair Hill, Bay View, Calvert, and Colora. Her candidacy is described as a natural extension of her neighborhood-building work, building on the momentum from recent community projects in Port Deposit that convinced her efforts can be made bigger and wider across the county. Berge's platform philosophy traces to her parents' broad definition of neighbor and reflects her 18 years away from Cecil County while her husband served in the military. She describes her run as a fact-finding mission to hear what towns are doing well and where they are struggling, with priorities falling under three themes: people, places, and community.
Sources: Campaign website
"Together We Stand on Common Ground People Neighbors First Places Protect What We Love Community Work Together"
"I will listen and I will act."
"Cecil County is stronger when we put people above politics, protect the places that make our county unique, and invest in the strength of our communities."
"As your delegate, I will listen and act. I will represent every town, every neighborhood, every family, and every neighbor."
"District 35B deserves a delegate who shows up, works across divides, and ensures Cecil County's voice is heard loud and clear in Annapolis."
Source: ericaberge.vote
People
Representing families, work, safety, and future of District 35B residents including farmers, first responders, teachers, parents, small business owners, seniors, students, and veterans
“"I represent you, your family, your work, your safety, and your future."”
Places
Protecting local communities and ensuring local voices shape local decisions in District 35B
“"Local voices should shape local decisions in District 35B."”
Community
Working together to solve problems, listening first, finding common ground, and putting people ahead of politics
“"I listen first, find common ground, and put people ahead of politics."”
Agriculture
Supporting farmers with regulations and agricultural bills that positively affect farms
“"Whether you're a farmer worried about regulations... this platform puts your needs first."”
Education
Continuing strong funding for school system and supporting MCAP results improvement plans
“"Many speakers asked to continue strong funding for our school system and thanked the County Executive for keeping..."”
Environment
Protecting natural resources including water discharge permits and conservation efforts through Cecil Land Trust support
“"protecting agricultural and natural resource" and "celebrate conservation and the places we love in Cecil County."”
Seniors
Supporting seniors on fixed income with appropriate state services
“"a senior on a fixed income, or a veteran needing services, this platform puts your needs first."”
Veterans
Ensuring veterans receive needed services and support
“"...or a veteran needing services, this platform puts your needs first."”
According to Cecil TV coverage from July 24, 2025, Erica Berge filed to run for Maryland House of Delegates District 35B as a community organizer known for grassroots projects in Port Deposit. The article notes she is currently on a fact-finding mission attending town-hall and planning meetings across the district to hear what towns are doing well and where they are struggling. Her priorities include strengthening public services, protecting agricultural and natural resources, and elevating civic groups while emphasizing that community members need to shape local decisions.
“"Many speakers asked to continue strong funding for our school system and thanked the County Executive for keeping..."”
Source“"Whether you're a farmer worried about regulations, a parent concerned about schools, a business owner facing red tape, a senior on a fixed income, or a veteran needing services, this platform puts your needs first."”
Source“"protecting agricultural and natural resource" and "celebrate conservation and the places we love in Cecil County."”
Source“"a senior on a fixed income, or a veteran needing services, this platform puts your needs first."”
Source“"...or a veteran needing services, this platform puts your needs first."”
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