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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 42B · 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 raceLarry A. Novak is a candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 42B, running on a platform of responsible leadership and economic reform. He decided to run for office after witnessing local business owners close their doors due to what he describes as an unfriendly economic climate and rising taxes in Annapolis. Novak characterizes Maryland as a state with a spending problem rather than a revenue problem, highlighting concerns over the state's growing debt and the failure of past one-party dominance to deliver results. His campaign focuses on three primary pillars: creating a business-friendly environment, restoring the education system through sustainable funding and trade programs, and improving public safety. He advocates for balanced representation and promises to act as a voice for his neighbors and families across the district.
Sources: Campaign website
Maryland doesn’t have a revenue problem — it has a spending problem. Our FY2026 budget was proposed at $67.3 billion, yet spending is already projected to rise to $70.8 billion in FY2027.
Public service means your legislator listens to you, gives you their full attention, and echoes your voice in our seat of government.
I decided to run for Delegate because I realized our state is moving in the wrong direction. I am deeply concerned for our neighbors, friends, and families across the district and throughout Maryland.
The 'Kirwan Plan,' currently known as the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, is not the solution. While it has finally been funded during a budget crisis, it will take another decade to determine whether it is truly successful—if it succeeds at all.
Source: larrynovak4maryland.com
Economic Development & Small Business
Aims to make Maryland more competitive by overhauling corporate taxes and expanding grants and micro-loans for Maryland-owned businesses.
“To truly fix the problem, we must develop a comprehensive credibility package that attracts, retains and supports entrepreneurs looking to do business in Maryland.”
Fiscal Policy
Argues that the state has a spending problem and must address its status as the 11th most indebted state by limiting budget growth.
“Maryland ranks as the 11th most indebted state, with roughly $60.63 billion in debt... Year after year, our budgets grow while taxpayers are left footing the bill.”
Education
Criticizes the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and advocates for a sustainable funding plan, expanded trade programs, and graduation requirements focused on life-based skills.
“Expand access to trade programs and small business education in high schools to better prepare students for careers, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness.”
Public Safety
Proposes reinstating the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights (LEOBR), investing in recruitment, and implementing community policing.
“Build a unified community partnership to bring effective, visible community policing to our neighborhoods and business districts.”
Transportation & Vehicle Laws
Opposes rising vehicle registration fees, emission requirement costs, and changes to historic registration classifications.
“For most Marylanders, vehicles are essential—not optional. Yet costs continue to rise at an unreasonable pace.”
“Implement a cohesive, sustainable plan to fund education without adding new debt.”
Source“Invest in recruiting and retaining law enforcement officers to strengthen public safety across the state.”
Source“Major issues include: Emission requirements and costs that have effectively doubled. Sharp increases in registration fees for many vehicle classes”
Source“Maryland doesn’t have a revenue problem — it has a spending problem.”
Source“Strategic Corporate tax overhall expansion of grants and low-to-no interest micro loans for Maryland owned businesses.”
Source“I have personally known business owners who were forced to close their doors due to rising taxes, increasing fees, and an increasingly unfriendly economic climate”
Source“Offsetting costs by eliminating inefficient fees and reducing targeted tax burdens will expand business activity in Maryland”
Source“reinstate the law enforcement officers' bill of rights (leobr)”
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