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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 34B · 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 raceJake Taylor is a lifelong resident of greater Bel Air, Maryland who became the youngest elected official in Harford County history at age 20 when he was elected to the Bel Air Town Commission in 2023. A graduate of Loyola University Maryland with a degree in Political Science and currently working as a Legislative Aide for State Senator Jason Gallion, Taylor identifies as a conservative Republican who took office after being dissatisfied with incumbent Commissioners' unresponsive attitude toward constituents. He previously worked as a former Legislative Aide in the Maryland Senate and runs a family-run Harford County small business. Running for House of Delegates Member in District 34B, his campaign focuses on public safety, fiscal responsibility, affordable energy, lower taxes, supporting small businesses, and defending local control against state overreach.
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"Strong. Proven. Conservative Leader. A New Voice for Harford"
"Bel Air Town Commissioner Jake Taylor has a record of fully funding the Bel Air Police Department and consistently standing up for local law enforcement."
"As your State Delegate, Jake will always fight to keep our communities safe. That begins with supporting the rights of law enforcement, fighting for policies that put violent offenders behind bars, and giving our prosecutors the ability to keep them there."
"Bel Air Town Commissioner Jake Taylor has consistently fought for balanced budgets, never once voting for deficit spending or to approve an unfunded project."
"As your Delegate, Jake will fight to repeal these disastrous mandates, promote the development of natural gas infrastructure, and prioritize practical solutions like Nuclear Power over other sources have that proven inadequate to meet Maryland's generation needs."
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Public Safety
Support law enforcement rights, keep violent offenders behind bars, fully fund police department
“"Bel Air Town Commissioner Jake Taylor has a record of fully funding the Bel Air Police Department and consistently standing up for local law enforcement. As your State Delegate, Jake will always fight to keep our communities safe. That begins with supporting the rights of law enforcement, fighting for policies that put violent offenders behind bars, and giving our prosecutors the ability to keep them there."”
Fiscal Policy
Oppose tax increases, fight balanced budgets, never vote for deficit spending or unfunded projects
“"Bel Air Town Commissioner Jake Taylor has consistently fought for balanced budgets, never once voting for deficit spending or to approve an unfunded project. As your State Delegate, Jake will bring this approach to Annapolis, fighting to ensure that your tax dollars are spent responsibly and that the state finally begins to do exactly what every Maryland family must do already: live within its means."”
Energy Policy
Repeal energy mandates, promote natural gas infrastructure development, prioritize nuclear power over inadequate sources
“"As your Delegate, Jake will fight to repeal these disastrous mandates, promote the development of natural gas infrastructure, and prioritize practical solutions like Nuclear Power over other sources have that proven inadequate to meet Maryland's generation needs."”
Small Business
Fight harmful regulation and policies making it harder to operate small business, defend against increasing taxes and energy bills
“"As your Delegate, Jake will fight tooth and nail against that mentality and lead the charge to put your money back where it belongs: in your pocket. No one is feeling the pain of increasing taxes, energy bills, and crime like our small businesses. That's why Jake has tirelessly defended the small business community in Bel Air and will do so for the entire state as your Delegate."”
Local Control
Keep local power in hands of communities rather than unelected Annapolis bureaucrats, defend against state overreach on policing, zoning, or budgeting
“"As Bel Air Town Commissioner, Jake has seen first-hand how Annapolis has gobbled up the authority of local communities to make decisions about their own backyard. Whether it be in policing, zoning, or budgeting, the state legislature has grown increasingly hostile to small communities like ours exercising self-government. As your Delegate, Jake will fight to keep local power in the hands of the communities where it belongs, instead of auctioning it off to unelected Annapolis bureaucrats."”
Direct Line News describes Taylor as sharp, steady, and serious about serving his community, noting he earned a Political Science degree at Loyola University Maryland while most of his peers were still figuring out what came next. The article confirms he currently works as a Legislative Aide for State Senator Jason Gallion where he has witnessed dysfunction in Annapolis firsthand regarding progressive mandates, out-of-control spending, and regulatory overreach.
“"Bel Air Town Commissioner Jake Taylor has a record of fully funding the Bel Air Police Department and consistently standing up for local law enforcement."”
Source“"Bel Air Town Commissioner Jake Taylor has consistently fought for balanced budgets, never once voting for deficit spending or to approve an unfunded project."”
Source“"Jake is keenly aware of the sacrifice and contributions our entrepreneurs make, and he will bring those stories of free market success with him to Annapolis."”
Source“"Bel Air Town Commissioner Jake Taylor has never once voted to raise taxes on residents of the Town of Bel Air and has pushed to make government more efficient and cost-effective."”
Source“"As your Delegate, Jake will fight to repeal these disastrous mandates, promote the development of natural gas infrastructure, and prioritize practical solutions like Nuclear Power over other sources have that proven inadequate to meet Maryland's generation needs."”
Source“"It's time for someone to step up and do something about it. Now, Jake is running to represent District 34B in the Maryland House of Delegates to take the fight for Harford County's values directly to Annapolis because it has never been more clear that the General Assembly desperately needs to be reminded that they serve the State of Maryland and her people, not the other way around."”
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