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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 5 · 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 raceSteve Whisler is a Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 5, which covers parts of Carroll and Frederick Counties. A retired U.S. Navy officer with 20 years of service as a Cryptologic Officer and Persian-Farsi linguist, Whisler currently serves as the President of the Carroll County Board of Education. His campaign platform, titled "Make Sense Common Again," is built on conservative principles including fiscal responsibility, parental rights in education, and public safety. Professionally, he has held senior management roles in the defense industry and serves on the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council. Whisler advocates for cutting taxes, protecting the Second Amendment, and defending local land use decisions against state overreach.
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“Doesn’t it make sense for parents to raise their children — not bureaucrats in Annapolis?”
“I’m running to bring Common Sense Solutions to Annapolis — grounded in the conservative values of faith, freedom, family, and fiscal responsibility.”
“Local boards, not state politicians or unelected bodies, should run our local schools.”
“Schools should NEVER keep secrets from parents.”
“There are only two genders — male and female.”
Source: whisler4delegate.com
Education & Parent Rights
Advocates for local control of schools, the removal of political agendas from classrooms, and transparency regarding student information.
“End political agendas and ideologies in the classroom. Focus on academics — not activism. More reading, math, science, history — less indoctrination. Schools should NEVER keep secrets from parents.”
Public Safety & 2nd Amendment
Supports law enforcement, opposes soft-on-crime policies, and defends the rights of law-abiding citizens to carry firearms.
“Empower police — don’t defund them. Back the blue — no apologies. Make it easier for law-abiding citizens to carry and protect themselves and loved ones.”
Taxes, Jobs & Less Government
Proposes cutting income taxes, eliminating hidden fees, and reducing regulations to support small businesses.
“Cut income taxes and eliminate hidden fees. Oppose tax hikes and tolls from Annapolis. Support small businesses that create local jobs. Slash red tape and reduce regulations.”
Land Use & Local Control
Opposes state-mandated land use decisions and high-voltage transmission lines that impact rural property rights.
“Fight the 70-mile MPRP transmission line that threatens rural land and property rights. Stop state mandates that override local zoning decisions. Preserve our agricultural heritage and rural character.”
Veterans & Military Families
Focuses on tax relief for veterans and reducing administrative barriers for those seeking jobs or housing.
“End state and local taxes on military pensions. Eliminate property taxes for disabled veterans (70%+ rated). Cut red tape for veterans seeking housing or jobs.”
Healthcare & Life
Opposes vaccine and mask mandates while supporting anti-abortion policies and parental authority in medical decisions.
“No mandates for masks or vaccines — ever again. Protect life from conception. No taxpayer funding for abortion. Respect parental authority in all medical decisions.”
Reports on Whisler's record as a Carroll County Board of Education member highlight his efforts to raise starting teacher salaries to $60,000 and his removal of materials he deemed inappropriate from school libraries. His background includes serving as a director for Maryland's largest credit union and leading field operations for a major healthcare system advising military families. He is also noted for his opposition to the 70-mile MPRP transmission line and his support for school safety and career-technical education.
“Local boards, not state politicians or unelected bodies, should run our local schools. End political agendas and ideologies in the classroom.”
Source“Empower police — don’t defund them. Back the blue — no apologies. Stop soft-on-crime policies.”
Source“Cut income taxes and eliminate hidden fees. Oppose tax hikes and tolls from Annapolis.”
Source“Fight the 70-mile MPRP transmission line that threatens rural land and property rights. Stop state mandates that override local zoning decisions.”
Source“Preserve our agricultural heritage and rural character.”
Source“End state and local taxes on military pensions. Eliminate property taxes for disabled veterans (70%+ rated).”
Source“No mandates for masks or vaccines — ever again. No irreversible medical procedures on children.”
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