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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 45 · 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 raceGeorge Johnson is a Democratic candidate running for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 45 in 2026. A Baltimore resident and teacher, he holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Language Arts from Morgan State University and a Master's degree in Education Science from Johns Hopkins University. He has run for this seat before, losing in the 2022 Democratic primary to incumbents Stephanie Smith, Jackie Addison, and Caylin Young. He previously also ran unsuccessfully for Baltimore City Council District 13 in 2016. His campaign priorities have centered on public safety, improving public education in Baltimore City, and reducing neighborhood blight. District 45 encompasses neighborhoods in central and east Baltimore, including Broadway East, Frankford, and Armistead Gardens. No Republican filed for the district in 2026, meaning the Democratic primary winner will effectively win the seat.