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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 45 · 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 raceRobert Stokes, Sr. is an East Baltimore resident, graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School, and Democratic candidate seeking election to the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 45, which encompasses neighborhoods in central and east Baltimore including Broadway East, Frankford, and Armistead Gardens. He served as a member of the Baltimore City Council representing District 12 from 2016 to December 2024, where he built a reputation for accessible, community-focused leadership. He is running in the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary alongside incumbents Stephanie M. Smith, Jackie Addison, and Caylin Young, who together won 94.2 percent of the combined vote in 2022. His campaign emphasizes visible and accessible leadership, face-to-face community engagement, and continuing the public service he provided on the City Council.
There's nothing more important than showing up, listening, and making sure people feel seen and heard.
As your next Delegate in the 45th District, I'm here for you, and I'll always take the time to connect face-to-face.
It's conversations like these that remind me why this journey matters-listening, learning, and standing together to address the needs and concerns of our community.
It was refreshing to see and hear from residents and build stronger relationships with those I enjoy serving. It's always about the people and I'm here to serve, support and stand with #District45
Community Engagement
Emphasizes showing up, listening to residents, and making people feel seen and heard through face-to-face connections
“There's nothing more important than showing up, listening, and making sure people feel seen and heard. As your next Delegate in the 45th District, I'm here for you, and I'll always take the time to connect face-to-face.”
Community Development
Attended ribbon cutting of new Zion Baptist Church location in East Baltimore, described as an anchor institution serving 40 years
“Over the weekend, I attended the ribbon cutting of the new @zbcbaltimore in East Baltimore. It was an honor to share this moment with Pastor Marshall F. Prentice and 1st Lady Prentice.”