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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 17 · 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 raceJoe Vogel is a 26-year-old Democratic State Delegate from Montgomery County who joined the Maryland General Assembly in 2023, currently representing District 17 in the House of Delegates while running for Congress to represent Maryland's 6th District. Raised in the legislative district he now represents, he describes himself as fighting against political corruption and special interests influence because Marylanders deserve a government that puts constituents first. A Navy veteran and political newcomer, Vogel has raised $252,813 through his campaign, with almost half coming from small-dollar donors via ActBlue. He is positioned as one of the first Generation Z individuals in Congress if elected.
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"In Annapolis he's taken on political corruption and the influence of special interests – because Marylanders deserve a government that puts us first."
"Joe has never taken a dollar from corporate PACs – and he never will."
"This law will protect Maryland workers from mandatory propaganda meetings — and affirm the rights of Maryland workers to join a union, practice their religion, and hold political beliefs free from the coercion of their employer. I'm proud we finally got it done!"
"Here in Maryland, we're showing what a new generation of leadership looks like."
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Government Ethics
Vogel introduced legislation to ban lobbyist-funded committee dinners and has taken aim at the longtime legislative perk of lawmakers dining with special interest groups. He also states he will never accept money from corporate PACs.
“"Del. Joe Vogel...is taking aim at the longtime legislative perk with a bill that would bar lobbyists, corporations and special interest groups from taking lawmakers out on the town." "Joe has never taken a dollar from corporate PACs – and he never will."”
Workers Rights
Vogel sponsored the Maryland Worker Freedom Act which protects workers from mandatory propaganda meetings and affirms rights to join unions, practice religion, and hold political beliefs without employer coercion.
“"This law will protect Maryland workers from mandatory propaganda meetings — and affirm the rights of Maryland workers to join a union, practice their religion, and hold political beliefs free from the coercion of their employer. I'm proud we finally got it done!"”
Corporate Accountability
Vogel opposes corporate surveillance of personal data and notes that corporate utilities spend millions on political contributions while consumers pay more in energy bills.
“"Corporations shouldn't be allowed to surveil you for your personal data, and then use that data to charge you more when buying groceries — or other essential goods and services. You pay more in energy bills, while corporate utilities spend millions on political contributions and lobbying."”
According to CNS Maryland coverage from November 2023, Vogel leads in fundraising and spending among candidates vying for Maryland's US House 6th District seat. The district is rated as a 'likely Democratic' seat by Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia's nonpartisan Center for Politics. Navy veteran Tom Royals leads Republicans in funds raised with $160,383.
“"taking aim at the longtime legislative perk with a bill that would bar lobbyists, corporations and special interest groups from taking lawmakers out on the town."”
Source“"protect Maryland workers from mandatory propaganda meetings — and affirm the rights of Maryland workers to join a union, practice their religion, and hold political beliefs free from the coercion of their employer."”
Source“"If elected, 26-year-old Vogel would become one of the first Generation Z individuals in Congress."”
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