Currently holds the office of Maryland State Senate - District 11 until January 13, 2027.
Candidate for Maryland State Senate - District 11 in 2026 Maryland Primary Election.
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Get StartedSupport, resources, and education to combat hate crimes, including antisemitism. Learn more
Proactive prevention policies, including mediation and restorative justice. Learn more
Expedient testing, monitoring, and tracking of sexual assault kits. Learn more
Education and policies to combat human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault. Learn more
Evidenced-based treatment for substance users including harm reduction programs. Learn more
Expanding access to loans for small businesses, underserved communities, and women/minority owned businesses. Learn more
Shelly is committed to seeing that the recommendations of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (aka Kirwan Commission), a comprehensive plan to reform public education system, are fully implemented. Improving teacher training and compensation, expanding early childhood education, supporting struggling learners, and providing alternative pathways for students who want to pursue apprenticeships or trades are the main pillars of the reforms. Working through these challenges in funding and implementing these programs will benefit our students, economy, and quality of life. Learn more
Affordable quality childcare for working families. Learn more
Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed and has the right to a high-quality public education. It’s in their interest and ours too, as a community and as a nation. Students, no matter what their income, race, background, or disability can thrive in classrooms where they are supported and have access to resources to fit their needs. We must close the achievement gap and offer equitable opportunities for all students to succeed. Recruiting and retaining highly qualified education professionals is essential to developing strong schools and prepared students. We must do better. Learn more
Educating Marylanders about runoff and encouraging strong stormwater management programs. Learn more
Investment in green jobs and innovation. Learn more
Green jobs that improve our environment and economy. Learn more
Protecting the ecosystem of the tributaries and our crown jewel, the Chesapeake Bay. Learn more
Clean air, water, and limiting carbon emissions. Learn more
Address the special needs of people combating chronic illness, veterans, and people with disabilities. Learn more
Control prescription drug prices and create transparency in billing and services. Learn more
Expand access to affordable, accessible, high quality preventative healthcare. Learn more
Close the gap in health disparities among minority and underserved populations, including maternal mortality. Learn more
Encourage the development of affordable housing to provide a healthy living environment. Learn more
Providing wraparound services to meet the needs of seniors who may be homebound, disabled, or face challenging socioeconomic circumstances. Learn more
Promoting financial security, retirement planning, and education on long term care and gap insurance options. Learn more
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