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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 2A · 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 raceJohn D. Leonard is a Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates representing District 2A, born and raised in Damascus MD before moving to Rohrersville with his wife in 2018. He welcomed their son into the world in 2024 and maintains an avid Boy Scout background with hobbies including hiking, camping, and running around the woods. Leonard works as an electrical estimator while living on a small flower farm owned and operated by his spouse. He positions himself as a local-focused politician who prioritizes Maryland issues over national politics, emphasizing that he works for constituents rather than party machinery.
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I'm tired of politicians who only think about where they're going, and not where they came from.
That's not me. I work for Maryland. What happens in California or in Texas is not my job, and not my concern.
The state needs to address this in a way that doesn't leave District 2A and our most vulnerable communities behind; I will see to it that they do.
In this country, our Liberty comes from our rights. Our voting rights. Our Constitutional rights. Our medical rights. Our digital rights. Our property rights.
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Affordability
Leonard addresses rising costs and stagnant incomes stretching family and state budgets, noting reckless dismantlement of Federal systems has intensified these problems.
“Rising costs and stagnant incomes are stretching budgets to the brink, for both our families and our state; reckless dismantlement of Federal systems has only intensified these problems.”
Community Development
Leonard emphasizes supporting third spaces, community groups, parks, and local businesses as central to community life.
“Local community is the center of our lives; third spaces are declining, community groups are shrinking, and everything from parks to local businesses are struggling.”
Liberty Rights
Leonard states that voting rights, Constitutional rights, medical rights, digital rights, and property rights are all under attack.
“Our Liberty comes from our rights. Our voting rights. Our Constitutional rights. Our medical rights. Our digital rights. Our property rights.”
“Local community is the center of our lives; third spaces are declining, community groups are shrinking, and everything from parks to local businesses are struggling.”
Source“Rising costs and stagnant incomes are stretching budgets to the brink, for both our families and our state.”
Source“I'm tired of politicians who only think about where they're going, and not where they came from.”
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