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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 36 · 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 raceMichelle Ravert is a Democratic candidate seeking election as Maryland House of Delegates Member for District 36, which includes Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Caroline counties. A 30-year resident of Chesapeake City with two children and grandchildren who attended public schools, she brings professional experience as a Parole & Probation Agent, former Legal Secretary in the Office of Public Defender, Managing Director of a Maryland State Agency, and 25 years in financial services including as Vice President of an investment management firm. She earned an AA from Cecil College with a 4.0 GPA and a BS in Legal Studies (Pre-Law) with a minor in Political Science from University of Maryland Global Campus Summa Cum Laude. Her campaign emphasizes giving Cecil County representation in Annapolis, noting no District 36 Delegate has come from Cecil County since 2015, while also addressing energy costs and promoting entrepreneurship to grow the local economy.
Sources: Campaign website
There has not been a District 36 Delegate from Cecil County since 2015. This means that Cecil County has no District 36 Representation in Annapolis. Let's change that!
If you want anything done in Annapolis, you must elect a Democrat.
Michelle Ravert knows that the key to economic growth, while maintaining our rural culture, is entrepreneurship.
The economy grows when people succeed.
Source: votemichelleravert.org
Representation
Advocating for Cecil County representation in District 36 House of Delegates and ensuring law fits Eastern Shore counties rather than one-size-fits-all legislation from Annapolis
“There has not been a District 36 Delegate from Cecil County since 2015. This means that Cecil County has no District 36 Representation in Annapolis. Let's change that!”
Energy Costs
Addressing rising energy costs across Maryland as a major concern and seeking ways to make energy more affordable for consumers
“She also pointed to rising energy costs across Maryland as a major concern and said she hopes to find ways to make energy more affordable for consumers.”
Entrepreneurship & Economic Development
Creating programs to help constituents identify marketable skills, obtain low-interest financing, learn small business operations, and grow local economy through entrepreneurship rather than big industry or warehouses
“Michelle Ravert knows that the key to economic growth, while maintaining our rural culture, is entrepreneurship. Bringing big industry in or building warehouses in District 36 does not bring economic growth.”
Affordable Housing
Creating government-funded REITs focused on capital preservation and redevelopment rather than profit to lower rents and increase home ownership throughout the district
“She knows that government can create the same types of funds (REITS) that focus on capital preservation and redevelopment rather than profit and new construction. By leveraging public services, rents will be lower and housing will become more affordable throughout the district.”
In-District Voting
Seeking to place a charter amendment referendum on ballot to change county council elections from at-large voting to district-based representation through petition drive requiring 7,245 signatures
“Ravert also discussed her ongoing effort to bring in-district voting to Cecil County government. Through a petition drive, she is seeking to place a charter amendment on the 2026 ballot that would change how county council members are elected.”
According to Cecil TV coverage from March 2026, Michelle Ravert entered politics after losing her financial services job during the COVID-19 pandemic and returned to school at University of Maryland Global Campus to study law. She highlighted energy costs as a major concern across Maryland and emphasized the importance of having someone from Cecil County representing District 36 in Annapolis. The interview also noted she is pursuing a charter amendment referendum requiring 7,245 signatures to change how county council members are elected.
“WROTE LEGISLATION TO FULLY FUND OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Michelle Ravert drafted legislation to amend the budget and fully fund CCPS.”
Source“EXECUTE PLAN for affordable housing in District 6 Michelle Ravert spent 25 years developing private equity funds that have made the rich richer, increased rent, and made home ownership out of reach for many.”
Source“Promote Entrepreneurship Michelle Ravert knows that the key to economic growth, while maintaining our rural culture, is entrepreneurship.”
Source“TO GET BACK TO (little d) DEMOCRATIC VALUES Representative Democracy Free and Fair Elections Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Personal Freedoms and Rights Freedom of Expression and the Press”
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