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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 4 · 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 raceJerry Donald is a Frederick County native who was born and raised in Frederick County, Maryland, where he served as a social studies teacher for over 30 years before being elected to the Frederick County Council in 2014. He has represented District One on the County Council for 12 years and is now running for Maryland House of Delegates from Legislative District Four. His background includes parents who were a nurse at Frederick Memorial Hospital and a principal at Middletown Middle School and Brunswick Middle School, instilling in him strong work ethic and community values. He is married to Beverly for 33 years with three daughters raised in Braddock Heights. Donald advocates for bringing more state funding back to District Four, citing that current delegates only brought $175,000 compared to District Three's over $12 million in FY 2026.
Sources: Campaign website
"Residents of Maryland's Legislative District Four deserve more than they're getting. As your state delegate, Jerry Donald will bring more back for the district and fight for the funding this district needs to support the public services citizens rely on."
"As delegate for District Four, I want to use my experience to bring residents' tax dollars back to our district. The current members of the House of Delegates in District Four only brought $175,000 back to the district for Fiscal Year 2026. Comparatively, the members representing District Three brought back over $12 million."
"We need our state partners to do their share, and as your state delegate I hope to use my experience as a councilmember to ensure we're getting the funding we need."
"Working inside the tent of the Democratic Party... if you're not inside working with people, if you're not willing to vote for the budget, you will get nothing back That's just the way it is."
Source: donald4delegate.com
Education
Advocates for school construction projects including Brunswick High School redevelopment and new high schools in Middletown and Walkersville. Supports legislation ensuring funding to build schools and libraries through Impact Fee Law.
“"These funds will help support critical projects in Frederick County, including the redevelopment of Brunswick High School, followed by new high schools in Middletown and Walkersville."”
Fiscal Policy
Claims District Four delegates only brought back $175,000 vs District Three's over $12 million in FY 2026. Wants to bring tax dollars back to the district through budget advocacy.
“"The current members of the House of Delegates in District Four only brought $175,000 back to the district for Fiscal Year 2026. Comparatively, the members representing District Three brought back over $12 million."”
Infrastructure
Supported construction of multiple public buildings including Middletown Fire Hall and Library, plus parks like Othello Park, Ballenger Creek Trail, Point of Rocks Community Commons, and Middletown Park renovation.
“"Jerry has supported the construction of multiple new buildings and public spaces across Frederick County, including: Public Buildings Middletown Fire Hall Middletown Library Parks and Greenspaces..."”
Environment
Wrote law establishing Frederick County Board of Health for public health improvements. Wrote Riparian Buffer Law to help clean up streams and rivers in Frederick County.
“"Frederick County Board of Health: Wrote the law that established this new board for Frederick County, helping support improvements in public health and safety. Riparian Buffer Law: Wrote the law that helps clean up streams and rivers in Frederick County."”
Land Use
Voted against expanding data center overlay map beyond Planning Commission recommendation due to water, electricity demand, noise concerns from diesel generators, and agricultural land preservation.
“"The vast majority of the residents of the Adamstown area were against this. As their council member I have an obligation to represent their interests. Data Centers use a great deal of water... The expanded map will require changing the Rural Legacy map. This both takes away certainty for landowners in the map and encourages and rewards land speculation."”
Frederick County Councilman Jerry Donald announced his candidacy for Maryland House of Delegates in District Four on September 14, 2025, after representing Frederick County District One for 12 years. External coverage notes he advocates for bringing more state tax dollars back to the district and specifically focuses on Brunswick High School redevelopment as a priority project. The WFMD article reports that while Donald did not name names, the three incumbent delegates from District Four are Republicans Barrie Ciliberti, Jesse Pippy, and April Flemi Miller.
“"These funds will help support critical projects in Frederick County, including the redevelopment of Brunswick High School, followed by new high schools in Middletown and Walkersville."”
Source“"The current members of the House of Delegates in District Four only brought $175,000 back to the district for Fiscal Year 2026. Comparatively, the members representing District Three brought back over $12 million."”
Source“"Jerry has supported the construction of multiple new buildings and public spaces across Frederick County, including: Public Buildings Middletown Fire Hall Middletown Library Parks and Greenspaces..."”
Source“"Riparian Buffer Law: Wrote the law that helps clean up streams and rivers in Frederick County."”
Source“"The expanded map will require changing the Rural Legacy map. This both takes away certainty for landowners in the map and encourages and rewards land speculation."”
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