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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 41 · 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 raceMatt Menter is a Democrat running for Maryland House of Delegates in District 41, Baltimore City, where he has lived and worked as a small business owner for the past 12 years. He moved to Baltimore after marrying his husband there, purchasing a home and establishing roots that drive his commitment to keeping residents within the city. Menter emphasizes that it is time for the city to stop 'getting in its own way' and aims to bring people back by ensuring affordable housing, better schools, and safer streets. His platform focuses on empowering District 41 through job planning, environmental justice, and protecting vulnerable populations including seniors and LGBTQ+ youth. He highlights his background as a former member of the Maryland Democratic Party's Diversity Leadership Council and various community commissions to demonstrate his engagement with diverse neighborhoods. Menter pledges to represent voters by ensuring no one is left out of Baltimore's bright future through targeted policy initiatives on housing, education, and public safety.
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LGBTQ Rights
Protecting marriage equality laws without compromise and safeguarding trans youth from discrimination in schools and public spaces.
“"I will fight to uphold marriage equality laws without compromise... I'm committed to safeguarding trans youth from discrimination and harmful policies."”
Environment
Creating new parks, tree-planting initiatives to reduce heat islands, transforming vacant lots into community gardens, and ensuring environmental justice for low-income neighborhoods.
“"I will: Fight for funding to create new parks and green spaces in underserved areas... Ensure that environmental policy decisions prioritize the most affected communities."”
Housing
Ensuring seniors can stay in their homes and preventing residents from being forced out due to rent hikes.
“"I want to make sure seniors can stay in the homes they have always lived in. I want to make sure people aren't forced out of the city because of rent hikes."”
Education
Improving schools and ensuring kids have resources to succeed through fundraising with local city schools.
“"Joined with local city schools to raise funds to improve programs and ensure kids have the resources they need to succeed."”
Public Safety
Reducing crime and ensuring streets are safe for families when expecting a first child.
“"Better schools, better roads, less crime... I want to make sure that when you're expecting your first kid, you know you can stay here in the city because we have the best schools and the safest streets."”
Economic Development
Protecting small business owners and making it easier to do business in Baltimore.
“"I want to protect the small business owner... We need to make it easier to do business here."”
“"Joined with local city schools to raise funds to improve programs and ensure kids have the resources they need to succeed."”
Source“"I want to make sure seniors can stay in the homes they have always lived in. I want to make sure people aren't forced out of the city because of rent hikes."”
Source“"Better schools, better roads, less crime... I want to make sure that when you're expecting your first kid, you know you can stay here in the city because we have the best schools and the safest streets."”
Source“"Environmental issues are justice issues. Communities of color and low-income neighborhoods have historically borne the brunt of pollution and environmental neglect."”
Source“"I want to protect the small business owner... We need to make it easier to do business here."”
Source“"I want to make sure seniors can stay in the homes they have always lived in."”
Source“"As your delegate, I vow to fiercely protect marriage equality and support trans youth."”
Source“"I want to protect the small business owner... I am a small business owner, I will focus on ensuring this community is not forgotten."”
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