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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 24 · 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 raceJordan A. McFarland, J.D., is a candidate for Maryland Delegate in the 24th Legislative District. Born in Laurel and raised in Alexandria, he served in the U.S. Army and attended New York Law School before returning to his community of nearly 40 years. His campaign focuses on "Back to Basics" principles including liberating education from excessive mandates, strengthening community resources, and fostering dreams for residents. He emphasizes empowering every voter and strengthening the district's voice through meaningful engagement in the General Assembly. McFarland outlines a platform designed to be actionable and accountable with the resident at the front-of-mind.
Sources: Campaign website
We are driving community-led progress & a forward-focused mission to serve the people of Maryland's 24th Legislative District in the General Assembly.
Back . To . Basics .
Cut the needless rules that choke classrooms. Make government work for people. Protect seniors and veterans. Feed our children and grow our neighborhoods.
This is your District. It's time to get Back to Basics. Let's win 2026, together.
Source: mcfarland4district24.org
Education
Removing needless mandates and excessive testing so teachers can teach and students can learn; modernizing Maryland's Blueprint for Education into measurable targets.
“"Liberate Education Classroom Freedom Explore removing needless mandates and excessive testing so teachers can teach and students can learn. Re-establish planning time, cut duplicative reporting, and require sunset reviews for new implementations so instruction improves, not paperwork."”
Fiscal Policy
Maximizing the impact of every dollar invested in students' education; confronting state budget shortfall with transparency and discipline.
“"School-FIRST Fiscal Accountability Work with the District Delegation, County stakeholders, and our community to maximize the impact of every dollar invested in students' education. Confront the state budget shortfall with transparency and discipline: protect K–12 education, public safety, and essential health services while demanding performance audits and targeted spending that produces measurable results."”
Housing
Expanding affordable housing and eviction-prevention; fund home-modification grants for seniors.
“"Housing, Care, & Multigenerational Support Expand affordable housing and eviction‑prevention, fund home‑modification grants, and provide caregiver training and respite services so seniors can transition to and live safely in multigenerational homes when families choose that path."”
Public Safety
Anchor public safety in community trust through proven violence-reduction programs, juvenile-justice reform, reentry services, and accountable policing.
“"Community Anchors & Public Safety Anchor public safety in community trust through proven violence‑reduction programs, juvenile‑justice reform, reentry services, and accountable policing."”
Environment
Protect the Chesapeake Bay while tackling emergency weather preparedness, urban air quality, stormwater, tree canopy, and heat islands.
“"Sustainable Environmentalism Protect the Chesapeake Bay while tackling emergency weather preparedness, urban air quality, stormwater, tree canopy, and heat islands. Champion green infrastructure, clean‑energy incentives for working families, local food systems, and active‑transportation so sustainability is practical and affordable."”
Economic Development
Promote job security through workforce training tied to Maryland's growth sectors; small-business zero-to-no-risk loans.
“"Jobs, Small Business, & Workforce Promote job security through workforce training tied to Maryland's growth sectors, small‑business zero‑to‑no‑risk loans, community mentorship programs, and employer‑school partnerships that create basic, real, tangible career paths."”
Infrastructure
Sensible oversight of utilities and data-center growth to prioritize ratepayers; invest in expanded transit.
“"Utilities, Data Centers, & Infrastructure Insist on sensible oversight of utilities, and data‑center growth, to prioritize & protect ratepayers, and grid reliability. Invest in expanded transit and infrastructure that connects people to jobs and reduces pressure on existing housing and services."”
Seniors
Convene a bipartisan task force to explore state-level backstops if federal benefits are disrupted; expand programs that keep seniors healthy, housed, and independent.
“"Seniors & Security Seek to convene a bipartisan task force to explore state‑level backstops if federal benefits are disrupted, and expand programs that keep seniors healthy, housed, and independent. Invest in aging‑in‑place services—home modifications, affordable in‑home care, caregiver support, and transportation—so dignity and family choice come first."”
Veterans
Create a one-stop Veterans Navigation Initiative to connect veterans and military families quickly to benefits, healthcare, housing, and job pathways.
“"Veterans & Military Families Create a one‑stop Veterans Navigation Initiative to connect veterans and military families quickly to benefits, healthcare, housing, and job pathways. Press for hiring incentives and credential recognition that turn service into civilian opportunity."”
Community Development
Launch a coordinated push for sustainable community gardens; make it easier for churches, nonprofits, small businesses to get grants.
“"Nurture & Grow Our Neighborhoods Launch a coordinated push for sustainable community gardens—school plots, neighborhood gardens, and urban farms that feed families, teach children where food comes from, and create local jobs. Community Anchors Make it easier for churches, nonprofits, small businesses, libraries, and veterans' groups to get grants and technical help."”
“"Liberate Education Classroom Freedom Explore removing needless mandates and excessive testing so teachers can teach and students can learn."”
Source“"Expand affordable housing and eviction‑prevention, fund home‑modification grants, and provide caregiver training and respite services so seniors can transition to and live safely in multigenerational homes when families choose that path."”
Source“"Anchor public safety in community trust through proven violence‑reduction programs, juvenile‑justice reform, reentry services, and accountable policing."”
Source“"Protect the Chesapeake Bay while tackling emergency weather preparedness, urban air quality, stormwater, tree canopy, and heat islands."”
Source“"Confront the state budget shortfall with transparency and discipline: protect K–12 education, public safety, and essential health services while demanding performance audits and targeted spending that produces measurable results."”
Source“"Promote job security through workforce training tied to Maryland's growth sectors, small‑business zero‑to‑no‑risk loans, community mentorship programs, and employer‑school partnerships that create basic, real, tangible career paths."”
Source“"Invest in expanded transit and infrastructure that connects people to jobs and reduces pressure on existing housing and services."”
Source“"Seek to convene a bipartisan task force to explore state‑level backstops if federal benefits are disrupted, and expand programs that keep seniors healthy, housed, and independent."”
Source“"Create a one‑stop Veterans Navigation Initiative to connect veterans and military families quickly to benefits, healthcare, housing, and job pathways."”
Source“"Launch a coordinated push for sustainable community gardens—school plots, neighborhood gardens, and urban farms that feed families, teach children where food comes from, and create local jobs."”
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