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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 12A · Maryland · 2026 Primary
This candidate has withdrawn. Information below reflects their filing at the time of withdrawal.
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 raceJames Ebersole is running for Maryland House of Delegates Member in District 12A as a Democratic candidate. He describes himself as locally rooted and union-backed, with political experience inherited through his father, Delegate Eric Ebersole. Ebersole positions himself as actively campaigning on the ground, walking precincts and activating a ready-made Howard County apparatus. His campaign emphasizes protecting Maryland from federal overreach while preserving community values during what he calls a historic moment in national history.
Sources: Campaign website
Protecting our state and our neighbors.
I believe this is a historic moment in our nation's history and we all must do what we can to preserve the values and people of our communities.
I've seen first hand the power of the state legislature to protect us from a malign federal government and I will fight to protect our state and our people.
Fully funding our public education and our educators.
Defending our access to affordable healthcare.
Protecting our immigrant communities and neighbors.
Source: jamesebersole.com
Education
Fully funding public education and educators
“Fully funding our public education and our educators.”
Healthcare
Defending access to affordable healthcare for Maryland residents
“Defending our access to affordable healthcare.”
Immigration
Protecting immigrant communities and neighbors in the state
“Protecting our immigrant communities and neighbors.”
Economy
Fighting for workers and relief from rising cost of living
“Fighting for workers and relief from the rising cost of living.”
External coverage describes Ebersole as union-backed, locally rooted, and visibly hustling in the 2026 Democratic primary for District 12A. Multiple Democratic activists and strategists note he is seizing the early narrative while his opponent John Handley remains nearly invisible despite being respected.