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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 31 · 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 raceLaToya Marie Caldwell-Nkongolo is an incumbent Republican Delegate representing Maryland Legislative District 31, which includes parts of Anne Arundel County such as Severna Park, Pasadena, and Arnold. She serves on the Judiciary Committee and has been recognized with numerous honors including the 2025 Minority Caucus Rookie of the Year award and a nomination for the SBA Minority Owned Business of the Year in 2023. Her background includes extensive community service work ranging from serving as Social and Emotional Chair for the Anne Arundel County Board of Education to being Past President of the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-Health Professionals Certification Board. External coverage notes that she represents traditional Anne Arundel conservatism while actively participating in legislative debates regarding redistricting transparency and energy affordability. Additionally, she has introduced bipartisan legislation such as the Safe Kids Act to address online child exploitation involving AI-generated images.
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Government Ethics
She highlights frustrations over the process where voters may perceive lawmakers as prioritizing political gain over critical constituents' needs like energy affordability.
“Delegate LaToya Nkongolo highlights frustrations over the process, stressing that voters may perceive lawmakers as prioritizing political gain over critical constituents' needs like energy affordability.”
Public Safety
Introduced legislation to address online child exploitation, particularly involving AI-generated images.
“A bipartisan group of Maryland lawmakers, led by Delegate LaToya Nkongolo, has introduced the Safe Kids Act (House Bill 924) to address online child exploitation, particularly involving AI-generated images.”
Healthcare
Creator of the Pathways Alcohol and Drug Treatment Family Wellness Workshop Program; Past President of Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-Health Professionals Certification Board.
“Past President of the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-Health Professionals Certification Board. Creator of the Pathways Alcohol and Drug Treatment Family Wellness Workshop Program”
External coverage identifies LaToya Marie Caldwell-Nkongolo as an incumbent Republican running for re-election in Maryland General Assembly District 31, which covers Severna Park, Pasadena, and Arnold. MDBayNews analysis notes that while the district leans Republican, it remains competitive due to suburban shifts, with fiscal messaging and local school concerns likely dominating the race. The news outlet also reports on her legislative activity, noting she highlighted frustrations over closed-door redistricting politics and co-introduced the Safe Kids Act to address AI child exploitation.
“Safe Kids Act (House Bill 924) to address online child exploitation, particularly involving AI-generated images.”
Source“Past President of the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-Health Professionals Certification Board. Creator of the Pathways Alcohol and Drug Treatment Family Wellness Workshop Program”
Source“frustrations over the process, stressing that voters may perceive lawmakers as prioritizing political gain over critical constituents' needs like energy affordability.”
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