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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 30B · 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 raceSeth Howard is a Maryland State Delegate serving on the Economic Matters Committee since 2014 and currently holding the position of Deputy Minority Whip. A veteran of the U.S. Marines Infantry and Army National Guard Military Police, he has owned a successful small business in Anne Arundel County for over twenty years while maintaining his residence in South County. Howard identifies economic prosperity as one of his highest priorities, advocating for reduced regulation and a stable business climate to support local growth and job creation. He is also committed to strengthening the school system to prepare students for long-term career opportunities and has sponsored landmark legislation to combat the opioid epidemic. Additionally, he supports community resilience projects such as constructing living shorelines at Franklin Point State Park to address risks from extreme weather.
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Economic Development
Howard advocates for making Maryland more business friendly by reducing regulation and ensuring local businesses have necessary infrastructure to grow.
“"By providing a stable business climate, reducing regulation and ensuring that our local businesses have the necessary infrastructure they need to help them grow."”
Education
He emphasizes strengthening the school system to prepare students for long-term career opportunities.
“"In order to better prepare our students for long term career opportunities we must continue to strengthen and support our school system."”
Opioid Epidemic
Howard notes that the epidemic threatens communities and he has sponsored landmark legislation to help combat it.
“"During his term he has sponsored landmark legislation to help combat the opioid epidemic..."”
Infrastructure/Environment
He supported a living shoreline project at Franklin Point State Park to protect green infrastructure and address risks from extreme weather.
“"This Initiative was developed to address escalating risks to Maryland communities and public resources from extreme weather and climate-related events."”
“"In order to better prepare our students for long term career opportunities we must continue to strengthen and support our school system."”
Source“"As your delegate, your economic prosperity is one of my highest priorities."”
Source“"I fully understand the negative impacts that poor tax policy and overburdensome regulation has on the creation of jobs and successful business."”
Source“"I am proud to say that for over 20 years I have owned a successful small business in Anne Arundel County"”
Source“"Member, Maryland State House of Delegates Veterans Caucus"”
Source“"This Initiative was developed to address escalating risks to Maryland communities and public resources from extreme weather and climate-related events."”
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