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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 raceSunil Dasgupta is a political science professor and podcast host from Rockville running as a Democrat for Maryland House of Delegates District 19 in the June 23, 2026 primary election. He campaigns on a platform focused on making life more affordable, strengthening public education, and improving traffic safety across Montgomery County. Dasgupta describes his approach as guided by common sense, data, and respect for working people and organized labor. The race includes five new candidates competing against two incumbents following Del. Bonnie Cullison's decision not to seek re-election.
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For Government That Works for the 99 Percent
My priorities are simple: make life more affordable; strengthen public education and invest in students, staff, and communities; and make our streets safer for everyone.
This platform is guided by common sense, data, and respect for working people and organized labor.
Traffic violence is not inevitable—it's a policy choice. Maryland deserves safe streets.
Source: votesunil.com
Affordability
Addressing rising costs for healthcare bills, electric rates, and insurance premiums through smart, targeted action that lowers costs without cutting corners
“Marylanders are getting squeezed—from healthcare bills to rising electric rates and insurance premiums. We need smart, targeted action that lowers costs without cutting corners.”
Education
Investing in people alongside buildings and curriculum standards while maintaining great schools as the backbone of a strong community
“Great schools are the backbone of a strong community. We must continue to invest in people alongside buildings and curriculum standards.”
Traffic Safety
Designing roads so mistakes don't cost lives and updating driver education to meet modern challenges
“We can design roads so mistakes don't cost lives and update driver education to meet modern challenges.”
Bethesda Magazine reports that Dasgupta joined five other new candidates running to fill three District 19 delegate seats after incumbent Del. Bonnie Cullison announced she would not seek re-election for a fifth term. He is described as a political science professor and podcast host from Rockville, along with four other non-incumbent Democratic contenders including Gabriel Sorrel, Alec Stone, Christa Tichy, and Sebastian Johnson.
“Great schools are the backbone of a strong community. We must continue to invest in people alongside buildings and curriculum standards.”
Source“Traffic violence is not inevitable—it's a policy choice. Maryland deserves safe streets.”
Source“We can design roads so mistakes don't cost lives and update driver education to meet modern challenges.”
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