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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 12A · 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 raceJessica Feldmark is a State Delegate representing Columbia, Elkridge, and Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland, where she has served for nearly 30 years. Elected as a Delegate in 2018, she previously worked as County Council Administrator and Chief of Staff to the County Executive, beginning her public service career as an AmeriCorps member with Volunteer Maryland. She holds a bachelor's degree from Goucher College and a master's degree in organization development from American University. Following a breast cancer diagnosis announced in December 2025, she withdrew from the Howard County executive race to instead seek reelection to the House of Delegates for District 12A.
Sources: Campaign website
Jessica is a skilled problem solver and a tireless advocate for families and communities in Howard County.
With everything Donald Trump is doing to attack our values, our workers, and our pocketbooks, we need a State Delegate with the experience and the vision to make sure Howard County gets through this and comes out stronger – and that's Jessica Feldmark.
Jessica will focus on making sure Howard County's schools are the very best in Maryland and on making it more affordable to live here.
I will continue fighting for the people of this community. I will not let cancer win.
Source: jessicafeldmark.com
Education
Ensuring schools are fully funded with resources educators and students need, maintaining Howard County's position as gold standard for public education in Maryland
“Jessica will use her experience in Howard County government to ensure our schools are fully funded so our educators and students have the resources they needed.”
Housing/Affordability
Making it more affordable to live here, addressing housing costs that strain families
“Jessica is committed to ensuring Howard County is affordable for all its residents. Housing costs, health care, and everyday necessities are straining families.”
Jobs and Economy
Supporting creation of high-paying jobs and providing greater opportunities for small businesses
“As State Delegate, Jessica will work to support the creation of high-paying jobs and to provide greater opportunities for small businesses.”
Safe Communities
Addressing public safety comprehensively from gun violence prevention and mental health services to food security and after-school programs
“Jessica understands that public safety must be addressed comprehensively – from gun violence prevention and mental health services to food security and after-school programs.”
Environment
Protecting environment for current quality of life and future sustainability, having helped develop Howard County's first Climate Action Plan and Green Infrastructure Network
“Having helped develop and implement Howard County's first Climate Action Plan, the Green Infrastructure Network, and comprehensive water quality protection efforts, she knows the progress we have made and understands the work that lies before us.”
Healthcare
Commitment to affordable health care including full access to reproductive health
“She is known for her commitment to our schools, our environment, affordable housing, and affordable health care, including full access to reproductive health.”
Tax Policy
Enhancing access to property tax benefits through HB 665 (2023)
“HB 665 (2023) – Enhancing access to property tax benefits”
The Baltimore Banner reports that Del. Jessica Feldmark is withdrawing from the Howard County executive race in 2026 following a breast cancer diagnosis, instead seeking reelection to the House of Delegates representing District 12A. She announced her decision with a heavy heart but stated her prognosis is good and the cancer is considered curable. Feldmark expressed disappointment that treatment would require ending her campaign for County Executive but assured voters she will continue serving Howard County.
“Jessica will use her experience in Howard County government to ensure our schools are fully funded so our educators and students have the resources they need.”
Source“Jessica is committed to ensuring Howard County is affordable for all its residents. Housing costs, health care, and everyday necessities are straining families.”
Source“Jessica understands that public safety must be addressed comprehensively – from gun violence prevention and mental health services to food security and after-school programs.”
Source“Having helped develop and implement Howard County's first Climate Action Plan, the Green Infrastructure Network, and comprehensive water quality protection efforts.”
Source“She is known for her commitment to our schools, our environment, affordable housing, and affordable health care, including full access to reproductive health.”
Source“As State Delegate, Jessica will work to support the creation of high-paying jobs and to provide greater opportunities for small businesses.”
Source“HB 665 (2023) – Enhancing access to property tax benefits”
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