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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 27B · 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This candidate has withdrawn.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 raceMichael Bennett is a decorated Coast Guard veteran and Bronze Star recipient who served nearly three decades in the U.S. Coast Guard, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and humanitarian operations in Haiti where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He is a small business owner and public servant currently running for Calvert County Board of Commissioners District 3 to restore trusted leadership and deliver common-sense solutions. Bennett emphasizes that families deserve more than politics-as-usual and aims to put people—not politics—first, ensuring every family has the opportunity to thrive amidst rising costs for gas, groceries, transportation, and taxes. His background includes leading disaster response in Haiti, guiding national security operations, and running a small business, giving him unique insight into challenges facing Maryland families.
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Calvert County families deserve more than politics-as-usual.
Small businesses should be able to grow without being drowned in fees and red tape.
My Mission is simple, deliver trusted leadership rooted in service, integrity, and accountability.
He will put people—not politics—first, ensuring every family in our community has the opportunity to thrive.
Source: michaelbennettformaryland.com
Economic Development
Support small business growth and workforce development through tax credits, grants, and job training programs.
“Tax credits and grants for small businesses in Calvert County. Invest in apprenticeships, skilled trades, and job training.”
Education
Expand STEM and college-prep programs while ensuring mental health support is available to students.
“Expand STEM, skilled trades, and college-prep programs in local schools. Ensure mental health counselors in every school.”
Infrastructure
Repair roads and bridges while expanding broadband access in underserved communities.
“Repair local roads and bridges; push for improved transit options. Expand broadband in underserved communities.”
Housing
Incentivize affordable housing near transit zones to support community growth.
“Incentivize affordable housing near transit zones.”
Public Safety
Implement fully staffed, community-based policing with accountability and violence prevention programs.
“Fully staffed, community-based policing with accountability. Violence prevention and youth mentorship programs.”
Tax Policy
Provide local tax relief for working families and seniors through responsible budgeting and rate adjustments.
“Provide local tax relief for working families and seniors Prioritize responsible budgeting and targeted county tax credits, rate adjustments, and homeowner relief programs to reduce the burden on residents.”
Government Ethics
Promote open processes and clear ethics standards so contracts are based on merit rather than personal relationships.
“Promote open processes, clear ethics standards, and oversight mechanisms. Ensure contracts, hiring, and appointments are based on merit and public value.”
Environment
Ensure new data center development does not overwhelm utilities or raise costs for families.
“Demand transparency and impact studies so new data centers don't overwhelm our utilities or raise costs for families.”
External coverage from NewsBreak reports that Bennett appeared on an episode of 'Get Real with Southern Maryland Politics' hosted by Chris Hill. The discussion covered his background, priorities, and vision for Calvert County, identifying him as a candidate for Calvert County Commissioner District 3. Specific details regarding the content of the interview are not included in the provided source text beyond this introduction.
“Expand STEM, skilled trades, and college-prep programs in local schools. Ensure mental health counselors in every school.”
Source“Incentivize affordable housing near transit zones.”
Source“Fully staffed, community-based policing with accountability. Violence prevention and youth mentorship programs.”
Source“Repair local roads and bridges; push for improved transit options. Expand broadband in underserved communities.”
Source“Small businesses should be able to grow without being drowned in fees and red tape.”
Source“Provide local tax relief for working families and seniors Prioritize responsible budgeting and targeted county tax credits, rate adjustments, and homeowner relief programs to reduce the burden on residents.”
Source“Promote open processes, clear ethics standards, and oversight mechanisms. Ensure contracts, hiring, and appointments are based on merit and public value.”
Source“Subscribe Now Sign up for campaign updates Events, announcements, and volunteer opportunities. Email Sign up By Authority: Citizens for Michael Bennett Megan Bennett, Treasurer- 10816 Town Center Blvd, Unit 214, Dunkirk, MD 20754, USA email at: michaelbennettforcalvert@gmail.com”
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