Candidate for Maryland State Senate - District 29 in 2026 Maryland Primary Election.
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Get StartedChuck will stand firmly to protect and expand the right to privacy, including safeguarding access to reproductive health care, contraception, and abortion services. Learn more
Chuck will work to expand early voting, safeguard mail-in ballots, and increase access to polling places—especially in rural and underserved areas. We must also modernize our election systems to enhance security and transparency while making registration and participation as simple as possible. By defending and expanding the right to vote, we can build a more inclusive, representative democracy that truly reflects the voices of all Marylanders. Learn more
Chuck will work to strengthen transparency and oversight in law enforcement by supporting the use of body cameras, independent investigations of misconduct, and public access to police data. We must also invest in community policing initiatives that foster collaboration between officers and residents while ensuring that local law enforcement continues to serve as a true partner in public safety. Learn more
Public safety also extends to adequate funding for social services that include non-policing forms of community support. Let’s keep our law enforcement local and trusted, provide them the tools and infrastructure needed to ensure public safety, and keep federal interference out. Learn more
Chuck will leverage his unique professional expertise in data and information management work to strengthen protections against identity theft, expand cybersecurity support for small businesses and local governments, and ensure that state agencies use the most up-to-date security practices. Learn more
We need to expand Southern Maryland’s health resources, prioritize mental health screenings and services, and provide interpersonal connection opportunities for Southern Maryland residents to help our veterans thrive. Learn more
Chuck will champion policies that make it easier to start and grow high-tech enterprises by expanding rural broadband as well as access to low-interest loans, targeted tax credits, and state grants for startups. He will work to create regional innovation hubs that connect small businesses with research institutions, workforce training programs, and mentorship opportunities. Learn more
Chuck plans to champion Right to Repair laws in Maryland, and he wants to simplify nutrient management plan compliance through better technology. By investing in food processing facilities, small businesses that support agricultural development (such as farm equipment repair shops), and research partnerships with Maryland universities, we can give farmers access to the tools they need in a changing economy. Learn more
New Mexico recently made all child care free. Is this possible for Maryland? Chuck wants to find out. Let’s invest in our future by investing in children: Healthy, nurtured children grow into happy, engaged adults who give back to their communities, and everyone wins. Learn more
Chuck wants to make sure that the Colleges of Southern Maryland and other Community Colleges across the State can continue to provide a strong education for any student who wants to attend. But college isn’t for everyone, so Chuck also wants to boost CSM’s phenomenal trade school programs so we can continue to grow all kinds of skilled workers in our region. Learn more
Chuck wants to implement free breakfasts and lunches for every child, which will bring down grocery costs for the whole community. Learn more
Chuck also wants to encourage local business by increasing government support for farmer’s markets, connecting farm produce to school lunches, supporting Right to Repair laws for farm equipment, and expanding Southern Maryland capacity for food production and preservation. Learn more
Data centers often overpromise and underdeliver on jobs, economic opportunity, and sustainability; and rural areas often find themselves on the short end of the debate on industrial expansion. As a nationally known ‘data geek’ who has researched the societal and community impacts of data centers, Chuck is uniquely qualified to make sure that benefits to communities, and NOT big business or entrenched business interests, are at the heart of any new development proposals. Learn more
Chuck wants to attract health care providers to Southern Maryland by providing tax cuts and a high quality of life to our people. Chuck also plans on working with the Maryland Citizen’s Health Initiative to explore innovative ways to lower healthcare costs for Maryland residents. Learn more
Maryland’s most recent law to support affordable housing addressed big city problems, but allows overly complex processes like this to continue in rural areas. If we want to attract new residents to Southern Maryland and keep our talented young people local, we need state laws that encourage local governments to prioritize housing for young families. Learn more
Other states have successfully addressed housing needs by using technology to simplify permitting processes and by providing builder incentives that help even rural communities thrive. Sustainable community growth is a living cycle that starts with affordable housing. Learn more
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