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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 19 · 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 raceSebastian Johnson is a lifelong Montgomery County resident and graduate of Montgomery Blair High School who attended Georgetown and Harvard. He represents District 19 on the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee and is running for Maryland House of Delegates in District 19 following Del. Bonnie Cullison's announcement that she would not seek re-election. His mother, Denise, was an elementary school teacher whose example shaped his belief in service as a responsibility. Johnson grew up in Glenmont and has lived in District 19 for nine years. He describes himself as running because he loves the community and wants to protect opportunities for working families.
Sources: Campaign website
I'm running for state delegate because I love this community.
Improve our schools. Protect our seniors. Fight for an affordable Maryland.
I was raised to believe that service is a responsibility, shaped by my mother's example and the community that supported us.
We need leadership that puts people first.
As your delegate, I pledge to improve our schools, protect our seniors, and help Marylanders struggling to afford the basics.
Source: sebastianjohnson.org
Education
Johnson commits to fully funding the Blueprint for MD's Future, expanding community schools, increasing collaborative time for teachers, ensuring living wages for education support professionals, automatically enrolling qualified students in advanced coursework, and expanding career pathways and apprenticeship programs.
“I will fight to fully fund the Blueprint for MD's Future. We need to expand the number of community schools, increase collaborative time for teachers, and ensure a living wage for our education support professionals.”
Housing
Johnson supports reducing housing costs through legislation encouraging affordable housing near transit, reducing red tape, reforming outdated zoning laws, rent stabilization, and good cause eviction to protect tenants.
“I will focus on reducing housing and health care costs. I support legislation to encourage more affordable housing development near transit, reduce red tape, and reform outdated zoning laws.”
Healthcare
Johnson supports prescription drug pricing reform through Maryland's Prescription Drug Affordability Board and SB 987 which would end tax breaks on pharmaceutical advertising to extend ACA subsidies.
“I will continue Del. Cullison's advocacy for prescription drug pricing reform through MD's first in the nation Prescription Drug Affordability Board, which I supported as a grantmaker at Arnold Ventures.”
Public Safety
Johnson pushes for common-sense reforms redirecting public dollars toward community violence intervention and alternatives to incarceration, supporting Gov. Moore's investment in public-private efforts with philanthropies like ENOUGH.
“I will push for common-sense reforms that keep our communities safe and redirect public dollars toward community violence intervention and alternatives to incarceration.”
Immigration
Johnson supports legislation prohibiting local law enforcement from working with ICE, prohibits face coverings for all law enforcement, funds legal representation for poor defendants in immigration court, and pledges to always listen deeply to advocates for the immigrant community.
“I support legislation passed this session that prohibits local law enforcement from working with ICE. I also support legislation to prohibit face coverings for all law enforcement, and to fund legal representation for poor defendants in immigration court.”
Sustainable Energy
Johnson supports the Utility RELIEF Act to reduce electric bills, expediting approval processes for renewable projects, and fighting construction of new data centers that generate pollution and drive up rates.
“I will support legislation to speed our transition to renewable energy while keeping costs down for consumers. I support the Utility RELIEF Act, which will help to reduce electric bills in the short term.”
Bethesda Magazine reports Johnson is one of five new candidates vying for three District 19 delegate seats in the Maryland General Assembly. He represents District 19 on the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee alongside other candidates including Sunil Dasgupta, Gabriel Sorrel, Alec Stone, and Christa Tichy. The race follows Del. Bonnie Cullison's January announcement that she would not seek re-election to a fifth term.
“I will fight to fully fund the Blueprint for MD's Future. We need to expand the number of community schools, increase collaborative time for teachers, and ensure a living wage for our education support professionals.”
Source“I will focus on reducing housing and health care costs. I support legislation to encourage more affordable housing development near transit, reduce red tape, and reform outdated zoning laws.”
Source“I will continue Del. Cullison's advocacy for prescription drug pricing reform through MD's first in the nation Prescription Drug Affordability Board, which I supported as a grantmaker at Arnold Ventures.”
Source“I will push for common-sense reforms that keep our communities safe and redirect public dollars toward community violence intervention and alternatives to incarceration.”
Source“I support legislation passed this session that prohibits local law enforcement from working with ICE. I also support legislation to prohibit face coverings for all law enforcement, and to fund legal representation for poor defendants in immigration court.”
Source“Improve our schools. Protect our seniors. Fight for an affordable Maryland.”
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