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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 26 · 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 raceIke Puzon describes himself as a veteran and small business owner seeking to serve in the Maryland State Senate for District 26. He identifies as the son of a Filipino immigrant and tobacco share crop farmer who grew up in Eastern NC, emphasizing that his parents' strong family values centered on Respect, Faith, and Family guided his life. After serving 29 years in the US Navy under multiple administrations and working in the State Department on Middle East transitions, he established a lobbying and consulting business in Prince George's County over 15 years ago. He is also an adoptive father of two girls with disabilities and serves on various boards including a local hospital and military non-profit organizations. Puzon states his goal is to improve children's education systems, create jobs, reduce taxes for families and small businesses, and enhance community life in Prince George's County.
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Education
Parents have the right to know what is being taught; re-evaluate policies to ensure children are learning not just moving through system.
“"We do NOT need CRT, and gender training is NOT a school function. We must re-evaluate our policies and resources to ensure our children are learning and absorbing, not just moving through the system."”
Veterans
Allowing tax free retirement income would make it easier for Veterans to remain in Maryland.
“"Unlike many other states, Maryland forces veterans to pay taxes on their retirement... Allowing tax free retirement income would make it easier for Veterans to remain in Maryland."”
Small Business
Tax laws and regulations hinder small business owners; need to work within current laws but create changes.
“"Maryland and PG County tax laws, regulations, requirements and pending HR requirements hinder the small business owner... However, to create jobs and utilize revenue correctly, we will need to work within the laws and regulations that we currently have."”
Mental Health
Improve Mental Health care and move away from over-regulation; address issues in a realistic and common-sense way.
“"It is imperative that we improve Mental Health care and move away from over-regulation and begin to readdress the issues in a realistic and common-sense way."”
Healthcare
Address healthcare needs for middle income and lower income families; change Maryland policies for betterment.
“"Middle Income and lower income families struggle everyday with health care needs... we can still change Maryland policies for the betterment of our citizen."”
Tax Policy
Stop increasing Taxes and cut administrative cost so taxes go to real services.
“"We need to STOP increasing Taxes and cut administrative cost, so that our taxes go to real services."""”
Public Safety
District needs more funding for police and more training; hold criminals accountable.
“"We are in the middle of defunding of Police... Our district needs more funding for police and more training, and we need to hold criminals accountable."”
“"We do NOT need CRT, and gender training is NOT a school function."”
Source“"Unlike many other states, Maryland forces veterans to pay taxes on their retirement."”
Source“"Maryland and PG County tax laws, regulations, requirements and pending HR requirements hinder the small business owner."”
Source“"Middle Income and lower income families struggle everyday with health care needs."”
Source“"We need to STOP increasing Taxes and cut administrative cost, so that our taxes go to real services."”
Source“"Our district needs more funding for police and more training, and we need to hold criminals accountable."”
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