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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 35B · 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This candidate has withdrawn.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 raceMichelle Christman is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Maryland House of Delegates representing Legislative District 35A, which encompasses most of Harford County including Churchville, Pylesville, and Hickory, as well as part of Cecil County. A chiropractic assistant by profession, she previously ran in the 2022 Republican primary for the District 35 State Senate seat, losing to incumbent Jason Gallion. She is now running in the June 23, 2026 Republican primary for the House of Delegates alongside incumbents Mike Griffith and Teresa E. Reilly, with the top two vote-getters advancing to face Democratic challengers Gregory V. Anderson and Michael A. Eckels Jr. in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Education
Christman calls for a renewed focus on core academics while recognizing varied talents beyond college.
“"calling for a renewed focus on core academics—reading, writing, and math—and for supporting students whose futures may lie not in college but in skilled trades"”
Fiscal Policy
The candidate addresses statewide challenges including taxes, budgets, and out-migration.
“"Turning to statewide issues, Christman c[overs] Taxes, Budgets, and Out-Migration"”
Public Safety
Christman emphasizes support for first responders as part of her vision.
“emphasizing themes of freedom, fiscal responsibility, support for first responders”
External coverage from Cecil TV features Michelle Christman in an interview on "Democracy in 2026" where she laid out her vision for Maryland and District 35B. The correspondent Grant Handley interviewed the Republican candidate on December 8th regarding her background, policy priorities, and governing philosophy. She discusses themes of freedom, fiscal responsibility, support for first responders, and strong academics during the wide-ranging interview.
“"calling for a renewed focus on core academics—reading, writing, and math—and for supporting students whose futures may lie not in college but in skilled trades"”
Source“"Turning to statewide issues, Christman c[overs] Taxes, Budgets, and Out-Migration"”
Source“emphasizing themes of freedom, fiscal responsibility, support for first responders”
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