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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 19 · 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 raceGabriel Sorrel is a software engineer from Gaithersburg running to represent District 19 in the Maryland General Assembly. He describes himself as a lifelong geek, father of two children, and committed husband of fifteen years who has lived in Gaithersburg for nearly twenty years. His campaign focuses on organizing resistance against what he calls a federal administration that is "disappearing and killing people" while pivoting to renewed state power. Sorrel believes Democrats need to do more to stop Trump, expand the social safety net, and communicate their vision to the public. If elected, he plans to invite other representatives to claim the Resist label on his website while holding them accountable to specific progressive principles like workers before investors and expertise over opinions. He aims to demonstrate there is demand for radical change guided by a set of progressive values regardless of election results.
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Healthcare
Prevent private equity groups from buying up healthcare facilities and launch studies into market consolidation to ensure affordability.
“"Prevent private equity groups from buying up doctors offices, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities then forcing them to reduce staff or increase prices. More broadly, launch studies into market consolidation in Maryland and the impact it has on affordability."”
Environment
Dedicate 1 percent of Maryland land to solar farms with state loans for companies protecting the environment.
“"Dedicate 1 percent of Maryland land to the creation of solar farms, with state loans provided to energy companies who commit to protecting the environment and adopt worker buyout programs. This investment will shield residents from rising electricity rates, create well-paying jobs tied to our state, and demonstrate Maryland's commitment to tackling climate change."”
Economic Development
Prioritize local businesses over multinationals and promote unions and worker-owned businesses.
“"Workers before investors, local businesses before multinationals... passing laws that promote unions and worker-owned businesses, giving local companies every advantage against multinations."”
Bethesda Magazine reports that Gabriel Sorrel is one of five new candidates vying for three District 19 delegate seats following Del. Bonnie Cullison's decision not to seek re-election in January 2026. He represents Gaithersburg and identifies as a software engineer alongside political science professor Sunil Dasgupta and nonprofit manager Alec Stone. The race includes two incumbents running as a coordinated team against the new candidates for the same three seats ahead of the June 23 primary.
“"Dedicate 1 percent of Maryland land to the creation of solar farms, with state loans provided to energy companies who commit to protecting the environment and adopt worker buyout programs."”
Source“"Prevent private equity groups from buying up doctors offices, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities then forcing them to reduce staff or increase prices."”
Source“"Workers before investors, local businesses before multinationals... passing laws that promote unions and worker-owned businesses, giving local companies every advantage against multinations."”
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