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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 raceVaughn Stewart is an effective progressive lawmaker representing Maryland's District 19 in the House of Delegates who is committed to building a Maryland that's more just, more sustainable, and more affordable for all. Known for his substantive approach to legislation, he brings energy, rigor, and perseverance to public service that have shaped his personal and professional life. His work focuses on housing, public health, consumer protection, justice, immigration, and faith community rights. He has sponsored legislation including HB 874 (2023) which created an environmental-crimes unit within the Attorney General's office to prosecute companies that poison air and water, and the Dignity Not Detention Act to stop local governments from profiting off civil immigration detention.
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Vaughn Stewart is committed to building a Maryland that's more just, more sustainable, and more affordable for all.
Vaughn believes that every Marylander—no matter their income or ZIP code—deserves a safe, stable home they can afford.
Vaughn believes that no community should be treated as a dumping ground and that polluters must be held accountable—not subsidized.
Vaughn believes that everyone—regardless of immigration status—deserves to be treated with dignity and to have their rights respected.
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Housing
Every Marylander deserves a safe, stable home they can afford regardless of income or ZIP code. Focus on cracking down on slumlords, strengthening tenant protections, and expanding affordable housing supply.
“Vaughn believes that every Marylander—no matter their income or ZIP code—deserves a safe, stable home they can afford. He has been a frequent sponsor of legislation focused on cracking down on slumlords, strengthening tenant protections, and expanding Maryland's affordable housing supply.”
Environment
No community should be treated as a dumping ground; polluters must be held accountable—not subsidized. Sponsored HB 874 (2023) creating an environmental-crimes unit within the Attorney General's office.
“Vaughn believes that no community should be treated as a dumping ground and that polluters must be held accountable—not subsidized. He sponsored HB 874 (2023), which created an environmental-crimes unit within the Attorney General's office to prosecute companies that poison our air and water.”
Immigration
Everyone deserves dignity and rights respected regardless of immigration status. Sponsored Dignity Not Detention Act to stop local governments from profiting off civil immigration detention.
“Vaughn believes that everyone—regardless of immigration status—deserves to be treated with dignity and to have their rights respected. He sponsored the Dignity Not Detention Act to stop local governments from profiting off civil immigration detention.”
Faith Institutions
Replace statutory references to 'churches' with 'faith institutions' so mosques, synagogues and other faith communities receive equal application of tax and exemption provisions.
“Stewart said the change aims to ensure mosques, synagogues and other faith communities receive equal treatment for tax exemptions and statutory benefits now phrased around the word 'church.' Stewart said the bill previously passed the state Senate unanimously.”
Delegate Vaughn Stewart presented House Bill 36 at the Rules and Executive Nominations Committee on March 10, 2026, which would amend statutory language in Maryland law to replace references to 'churches' with the broader term 'faith institutions.' The bill aims to ensure mosques, synagogues and other faith communities receive equal treatment for tax exemptions and statutory benefits now phrased around the word 'church.' Stewart noted the bill previously passed the state Senate unanimously and asked the Rules committee to pass it so he would not need to reintroduce it in future sessions.
“Vaughn believes that every Marylander—no matter their income or ZIP code—deserves a safe, stable home they can afford. He has been a frequent sponsor of legislation focused on cracking down on slumlords, strengthening tenant protections, and expanding Maryland's affordable housing supply.”
Source“Vaughn believes that no community should be treated as a dumping ground and that polluters must be held accountable—not subsidized. He sponsored HB 874 (2023), which created an environmental-crimes unit within the Attorney General's office to prosecute companies that poison our air and water.”
Source“Vaughn believes that everyone—regardless of immigration status—deserves to be treated with dignity and to have their rights respected. He sponsored the Dignity Not Detention Act to stop local governments from profiting off civil immigration detention.”
Source“Delegate Vaughn Stewart presented House Bill 36, which would amend statutory language in Maryland law to replace references to 'churches' with the broader term 'faith institutions.' The bill aims to ensure mosques, synagogues and other faith communities receive equal treatment for tax exemptions and statutory benefits.”
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