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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 47A · 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 raceRocio Treminio-Lopez is the Mayor of Brentwood and a candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 47A. Historically recognized as the first Latina mayor in Maryland, she has spent over a decade in municipal leadership focused on economic development in Prince George’s County. Her platform, which she terms "S.M.A.R.T. Leadership," emphasizes affordable living for working families, strengthening local businesses, and investing in local schools. During her tenure, she has worked on practical community improvements including cleaning up blighted properties, advancing a new town hall, and championing mixed-use developments like the miXt Food Hall. She positions herself as a neighbor who understands the community and is dedicated to protecting long-time residents and seniors.
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Economic Development
Strengthening local businesses and promoting mixed-use development projects.
“Strengthening Local Businesses... Championed Mixed- use Development (miXt Food Hall vision)”
Community Safety and Maintenance
Improving neighborhood safety and addressing property blight.
“Safe and Welcoming Neighborhoods... Cleaned-up Blighted Properties... Strengthened Public Safety”
Affordable Living
Ensuring the district remains affordable for families and protecting established residents.
“Affordable Living for Working Families... Protecting Seniors and Longtime Residents”
Infrastructure and Education
Investing in youth, schools, and transportation systems.
“Investing in Our Schools and Youth... Improving Transportation and Infrastructure”
External reporting describes Treminio-Lopez as a respected leader known for "competent, coalition-minded governance" whose candidacy represents a potential shift in Latino representation for the district. Analysts note that she has a established reputation in Brentwood and beyond, making her a serious contender in a district where the Latino population is approaching 38%.
“Investing in Our Schools and Youth”
Source“Affordable Living for Working Families”
Source“Strengthened Public Safety”
Source“Improving Transportation and Infrastructure”
Source“Economic development leader in Prince George’s County”
Source“Improving Transportation and Infrastructure”
Source“Protecting Seniors and Longtime Residents”
Source“Investing in Our Schools and Youth”
Source“Strengthening Local Businesses”
Source“Championed Mixed- use Development (miXt Food Hall vision)”
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