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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 27B · 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 raceRachel R. Jones is a Democratic Delegate representing District 27B in the Maryland House of Delegates, appointed by Governor Larry Hogan on February 18, 2021 to serve the remainder of former Delegate Mike Jackson's term. Prior to her appointment, she worked behind the scenes since 2013 as a Southern Maryland liaison for U.S. Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin, ensuring federal needs were met for residents in Prince George's and Calvert counties. Her background includes serving as an associate consultant for the Federal Communications Commission and a legislative aide to former Senator Nathaniel J. McFadden. She holds a bachelor of arts degree from Morgan State University and is active in her church community and serves as vice president of Farming 4 Hunger.
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Environment
Advocating against wind turbine encroachment and protecting the Chesapeake Bay mission of NAVAIR Patuxent River.
“from stopping encroachment from wind turbines to protect the mission of NAVAIR Patuxent River, to advocating for Cove Point resident's voices to be heard”
Energy Safety
Following up with Dominion Energy on safety protocols during the Dominion Cove Point Expansion.
“following up with Dominion Energy on safety protocols during the Dominion Cove Point Expansion”
Transportation/Infrastructure
Fighting against the MAGLEV in Prince George's and standing with municipal leaders seeking funding for local jurisdictions.
“Standing with municipal leaders as they seek funding for local jurisdictions, fighting against the MAGLEV in prince George's”
Community Development
Supporting nonprofits that feed the hungry and protecting the Chesapeake Bay.
“Supporting nonprofits as they seek to feed the hungry, protect the chesapeake bay”
According to Maryland Matters, Rachel Jones was appointed by Governor Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. to fill a vacancy in District 27B which contains parts of Prince George's and Calvert counties. She replaces Sen. Michael A. Jackson who was elevated to the Senate following the death of former Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. The article notes she is recommended by the Calvert County Democratic Central Committee and highlights her experience working for Mikulski, Cardin, the FCC, and McFadden.
“from stopping encroachment from wind turbines to protect the mission of NAVAIR Patuxent River, to advocating for Cove Point resident's voices to be heard and following up with Dominion Energy on safety protocols during the Dominion Cove Point Expansion”
Source“fighting against the MAGLEV in prince George's”
Source“Supporting nonprofits as they seek to feed the hungry, protect the chesapeake bay”
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