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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 27A · Maryland · 2026 Primary
This candidate has withdrawn. Information below reflects their filing at the time of withdrawal.
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 raceKevin M. Harris is a Maryland State Senator representing District 27, comprising parts of Charles, Calvert, and Prince George's counties, who was appointed to fill a vacancy vacated by Michael Jackson in November 2025. Originally from Newark, New Jersey, he moved to the area in 2005 following his decade-long career in the United States Navy, where he served in Iraq and Afghanistan before working at the White House Communication Agency. Harris holds degrees from Washington Bible College and Walden University and is an ordained elder at St. Stephen Baptist Church who has lived in District 27 for 13 years. His legislative focus includes specific bills for Charles County regarding speed cameras on Route 210, property tax credits for emergency responders, and funding for local projects like the Historic Waldorf School. In Prince George's County, he supports legislation related to health and wellness workgroups, education funding through telecommunications taxes, and community park improvements totaling over $4 million.
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Transportation Safety
Increase speed cameras on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) from three to six under HB435; requires annual reporting on accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
“"The number of speed cameras on Maryland Route 210... will be increased from three to six under HB435 - Speed Monitoring Systems. This bill also requires the State Highway Administration to report annually its recommendations for solutions to address accidents, injuries, and fatalities on the highway."”
Education Funding
Proposed excise tax for education funding via telecommunications services (HB389/SB514) and using energy/fuel sales tax revenue for education requirements (HB396).
“"In lieu of a sales tax, HB389/ SB514... proposed an excise tax for education funding. This legislation will ensure that the money is exclusively focused on education."”
Community Development
Funding projects like Historic Waldorf School ($200k), Indian Head Grocery Initiative ($100k), and various park improvements in Prince George's County totaling $4,252,500.
“"Prince George's County will benefit from $4,252,500 in funding that will be used to better our community: $12,000 iGROW – Therapeutic Greenhouse and Garden... $300,000 Edmonston Town Hall."”
Healthcare
Establishing a workgroup to evaluate health and wellness practices, programs, services, and resources (HB358/SB151).
“"promotes healthy practices and habits in Prince George's County by establishing a workgroup to evaluate health and wellness practices, programs, services, and resources."”
Land Use
Authorizes county to acquire and develop or redevelop neglected property designated as transit-oriented development within business improvement districts (HB1026).
“"authorizes Prince George's County to exercise powers to acquire and develop or redevelop, for a public purpose, certain neglected property located in the county that has been designated as a transit-oriented development."”
Charles County Democrats voted overwhelmingly (9-1) to nominate Harris to fill the vacant Senate seat vacated by Michael Jackson, though he still needed support from Calvert and Prince George's counties. Former Sen. Mike Jackson spoke on his behalf during the Prince George's central committee meeting, noting that Harris is a leader who can bring people together. Harris secured 16 votes in the Prince George's County committee against competitors Jeffrie Long Jr. and Jason Fowler.
“"District 27 Scholarship is awarded to students that are residents of District 27."”
Source“"The number of speed cameras on Maryland Route 210... will be increased from three to six under HB435 - Speed Monitoring Systems."”
Source“"The number of speed cameras on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) in Prince George's County will be increased from three to six under HB435 - Speed Monitoring Systems."”
Source“"The Charles County Delegation was able to bring home a total of $4,485,000 to fund projects that will benefit our constituents and community."”
Source“"Prince George's County will benefit from $4,252,500 in funding that will be used to better our community."”
Source“"HB358/ SB151 – Prince George's County - Workgroup on Health and Wellness PG 409-24 , promotes healthy practices and habits in Prince George's County."”
Source“"His military career led him to Maryland... Enlisting in the United States Navy was the natural next step."”
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