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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 24 · 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 raceStanford Fraser is a public defender in Prince George's County and a candidate for Maryland House of Delegates, District 24. A Howard University and Harvard Law graduate, he has spent nine years representing county residents in court who couldn't afford a lawyer — trying more than 100 cases and serving thousands of clients. He grew up believing that the law should protect everyone equally, which led him to Howard University where he organized college students across DC and led protests to repeal Maryland's death penalty. At Harvard Law School, he spent his final two years representing low-income tenants and homeowners facing eviction in Boston Housing Court. Since 2017, Stanford has served as a public defender in Prince George's County and lives in Landover with his wife, Michele, and their son, Tre(y). He is running for the House of Delegates because District 24 deserves a delegate who has already spent years doing the work. In Annapolis, he has testified on legislation to ban no-knock warrants, require body cameras for police, and decriminalize drug possession.
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Education
Advocate to adopt the Mississippi Miracle policies that improved the educational outcomes in Black and Brown communities. Ensuring educational equality is the best way to create social mobility.
“"Education is the great equalizer. Ensuring educational equality is the best way to create social mobility. Stanford directly serves the education of Prince George's County youth as a mentor with 100 Black Men. And understands how the Blueprint for Maryland Schools. Stanford will advocate to adopt the Mississippi Miracle policies that improved the educational outcomes in Black and Brown communities."”
Environment
Dedicated to creating green infrastructure and protecting our tree canopy. Reform laws to expand nuclear plant sites in Maryland to increase clean energy supply.
“"Stanford is dedicated to creating green infrastructure and protecting our tree canopy. We can reduce pollution by adding more sidewalks, bike lanes, and busing infrastructure. He will also advocate to reform laws to expand nuclear plant sites in Maryland. More nuclear power would not only increase the supply of clean energy but would reduce utility bill costs. And we must continue efforts to clean and preserve the Chesapeake Bay."”
Public Safety
Help create and expand health based first responders here in Prince George's for mental and public health calls for service. Requires police officers to wear body cameras.
“"Less that 10% of 911 calls are for ongoing violent offenses. Jurisdictions across the country have successfully created first responder units made up of paramedics, nurses, and social workers to respond to mental and public health calls for service. This frees up police officers to respond to incidents that harm the public safety while allowing residents to get the help they need. In Annapolis, Stanford will help create and expand these health based first responders here in Prince George's."”
Criminal Justice
Testified on legislation to ban no-knock warrants and decriminalize drug possession. Advocates for expungement fairs.
“"He has testified in Annapolis on legislation to ban no-knock warrants, require body cameras for police, and decriminalize drug possession." ... "volunteers regularly at expungement fairs across the county."”
Healthcare
Dedicated to lowering healthcare costs by looking to reform certificate of need laws, prescription expiration rules for items such as glasses, and providing quicker pathways to practice for qualified foreign trained doctors.
“"Stanford is dedicated to lowering healthcare costs by looking to reform certificate of need laws, prescription expiration rules for items such as glasses, and providing quicker pathways to practice for qualified foreign trained doctors."”
Tax Policy
End corporate tax loopholes where large businesses operate as LLCs or partnerships to become exempt from federal and state corporate income taxes. Taxing the largest businesses with these structures could generate an estimated $745 million in revenue.
“"Closing Corporate Tax Loopholes Many large businesses operate as LLCs, partnerships, or S-corporations to become exempt from federal and state corporate income taxes. Maryland should end this loophole by taxing the largest businesses with these structures. By exempting each company's first $1 million profits, we would ensure that only about 2% of such companies pay the tax. This reform could generate an estimated $745 million in revenue."”
Infrastructure
Advocate for legislation reforming the regulatory environment to speed up the construction of clean energy projects, transmission lines, and water infrastructure.
“"Stanford will advocate for legislation reforming the regulatory environment to speed up the construction of clean energy projects, transmission lines, and water infrastructure in order to lower utility costs."”
Economic Development
Work to expand industries and attract new investment dollars in the Commanders Stadium replacement discussions.
“"Our district is heavily dependent on the federal economy. Stanford will work to expand our industries and attract new investment dollars in the Commanders Stadium replacement discussions."”
“"Education is the great equalizer. Ensuring educational equality is the best way to create social mobility."”
Source“"Stanford is dedicated to creating green infrastructure and protecting our tree canopy. We can reduce pollution by adding more sidewalks, bike lanes, and busing infrastructure."”
Source“"Stanford is dedicated to lowering healthcare costs by looking to reform certificate of need laws, prescription expiration rules for items such as glasses, and providing quicker pathways to practice for qualified foreign trained doctors."”
Source“"Less that 10% of 911 calls are for ongoing violent offenses... In Annapolis, Stanford will help create and expand these health based first responders here in Prince George's."”
Source“"He has testified in Annapolis on legislation to ban no-knock warrants, require body cameras for police, and decriminalize drug possession."”
Source“"Closing Corporate Tax Loopholes Many large businesses operate as LLCs... Maryland should end this loophole by taxing the largest businesses with these structures."”
Source“"Stanford will advocate for legislation reforming the regulatory environment to speed up the construction of clean energy projects, transmission lines, and water infrastructure in order to lower utility costs."”
Source“"Stanford will work to expand our industries and attract new investment dollars in the Commanders Stadium replacement discussions."”
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