1. Assistance to the Poor:

As a sitting Delegate, I have sponsored and cosponsored legislation to support the most vulnerable among us in my District and across the State of Maryland. The two key areas that have garnered my attention this legislative session are developmental disability support and early childcare education funding.

2. Environment:

I have a degree in Environmental Policy and have over 20 years of experience working in the environmental sector. Maryland must manage its carbon footprint to support communities at risk, whether from the adverse effects of flooding, air pollution, and asthma.

3. K-12 Educational Options:

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future sets benchmarks for funding focused on underserved and academically underperforming students.

4. Physician Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying:

This is a very tough question, and human life is fragile; we should not exercise false compassion.

5. Why Catholics should vote for me:

I am a public servant and have, over the past 20 years, strived to meet the needs of families and communities through service. Additionally, I have served as a Boy Scout Pack leader at St. Pius X Regional School (Bowie) and a Friend of Elizabeth Seton High School (Bladensburg).

1. Assistance to the Poor:

I agree that funding in Maryland’s budget must be maintained and, when necessary, increased to support our most vulnerable residents. Access to basic necessities like food, safe housing, and healthcare is not a luxury, it is a foundation for stability and opportunity. When families are struggling to meet these essential needs, it impacts everything from education outcomes to workforce participation and public safety.

2. Environment:

I agree that Maryland should support initiatives like tax credits and grants to help residents, businesses, and nonprofits reduce their carbon footprint. Investing in clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable practices not only protects our environment but also lowers utility costs and creates jobs. We must make these programs accessible, especially for low- and moderate-income communities, so no one is left behind in the transition to a greener economy. At the same time, I support accountability measures too.

3. K-12 Educational Options:

I agree that Maryland should continue expanding funding to provide scholarships for low-income students to attend the K-12 school that best meets their needs. Every child deserves access to a quality education, regardless of zip code or income. Expanding options can help families find environments where their children can thrive academically and socially. At the same time, we must continue investing in our public schools, ensuring they are well-funded, accountable, and equipped with strong academic and career pathways.

4. Physician Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying:

I agree that Maryland should uphold the current law. Life is sacred, and decisions around its end must be approached with great care, compassion, and respect for human dignity. I believe in God’s timing and that our role is to provide comfort, not hasten death. Instead of legalizing physician-assisted suicide, we should invest more in quality palliative care, mental health support, and resources for individuals and families facing serious illness. No one should feel alone or without options for care. Our focus should be on preserving life, supporting families, and ensuring compassionate care.

5. Why Catholics should vote for me:

Maryland Catholics should vote for me because my leadership is rooted in faith, service, and respect for the dignity of every human life. I believe in caring for the poor, supporting families, protecting seniors, and expanding access to quality education and healthcare. My priorities align with Catholic values of compassion, justice, and stewardship. I will lead with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to uplifting our communities, not politics. Together, we can build a Maryland that reflects our shared values and ensures every resident has the opportunity to thrive.

5. Why Catholics should vote for me:

As an ordained clergy member, I hope to use my faith to make the largest impact on for the betterment of all Marylanders.

1. Assistance to the Poor:

My voting record will show that I have always supported legislation to provide the basic necessities for Maryland’s low-income residents. As a pastor, my theological stance has been that God calls upon us to care for the poor. That is what I’ve done for more than 40 years as a pastor.

3. K-12 Educational Options:

Again, my record will show that I’ve not only supported scholarship funding for low-income non-public school students, but that I’ve also supported legislation to increase funding for non-public schools.

4. Physician Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying:

I’ve always opposed assisted suicide. When the issue came to my committee, where all such legislation starts (Judicial Proceedings), I’ve always opposed the issue and withheld my committee vote to prevent the bills’ progression from the committee to the full senate floor. I believe life is sacred, and that only God has the right to take it!

5. Why Catholics should vote for me:

I’ve been a responsible, effective voice for the residents of my district and the state of Maryland. I’ve worked with representatives of the Catholic Conference on issues most important to Maryland’s Catholic citizens. I’ve fought for the poor, supported housing initiatives to help them, and I’ve fought against big businesses that do not pay their fair share of taxes, making it more difficult to assist vulnerable seniors, veterans, young people and others. I’ve supported grants & funding. If our wealthiest would pay their share, the state would be able to care for our most vulnerable.

1. Assistance to the Poor:

Funding in Maryland’s budget should not be increased because we have a high deficit which is affecting us all. Better money management is needed which I am concerned about.

2. Environment:

I do not support the State of Maryland initiatives to encourage Maryland residents, businesses and non-profits to reduce their carbon footprint. The initiatives focus mainly on electricity with little consideration for the impact on the grid as well as the future cost for the maintenance of these programs or how well they work.

3. K-12 Educational Options:

Expanding the State of Maryland existing funding to provide scholarships for low-income students who wish to attend the K-12 nonpublic school best suited for their educational needs should not be expanded at this time because of our State Budget deficit.

4. Physician Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying:

I agree with the Maryland General Assembly passing in 1999 legislation making it a felony for an individual to assist in another individual’s suicide. At this time, I do not believe in Physician Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying because of my personal concern for life and religious beliefs. I know some people really suffer and dying would give them peace. That is decision their family has to make.

5. Why Catholics should vote for me:

Maryland Catholics should vote for me because of my intense Community Service to help the poor needy, our elderly, seniors, young people, etc. I strongly support peace and Christianity for I believe we can all work together to make a difference in each other’s lives. I really care about America, my community, people I meet, etc. So much has to be done now to improve the quality of life for all of us.

1. Assistance to the Poor:

An audit should be conducted to make sure best practices are in place.

2. Environment:

This question does not appear to be in the arena of Maryland Catholic arena – I am not sure why you are asking a climate question.

3. K-12 Educational Options:

Absolutely agree that non-public schools should receive these funds

5. Why Catholics should vote for me:

I am a pro-life, pro-parent, pro-police, pro-ICE candidate. I support non-public schools and school choice for parents and students. Our Maryland public schools are broke and are not graduating students that can read, write, or pass math and science at grade levels. I will vote against any TAX increase. I will vote against any defunding of police. I will vote for parents on almost any issue.

1. Assistance to the Poor:

I believe there should always be a safety net for all people who fall on hard times. The funding for this safety net should be increased to keep up with inflation. But, this does not mean that the services and money provided should be a lifelong program. As a child who grew up relying on state welfare, I learned the benefits of working hard so I would not be reliant on state help.

2. Environment:

I believe the state should continue to provide tax breaks for residents who wish to move to solar power and other sources of power for their homes or business’ that will decrease the strain on Maryland’s power grid.

3. K-12 Educational Options:

I am a firm believer that a child should not have to be punished for issues that are not in their control. Such as their parent’s income levels, where they live, or the lack of a quality education from some failed public school systems. I believe in charter school vouchers and state assistance to help send low-income children to better schools which include private schools. Children and parents need to have options as to where they attend school to get the best education.

4. Physician Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying:

There is no scenario in which I would support doctor assisted suicide. I would reject any legislation that would allow this practice.

5. Why Catholics should vote for me:

As a strong conservative, I support protecting life, family, and religious freedoms. I oppose abortion expansion, will defend parental rights, and reject policies that undermine religious institutions or conscience protections. I believe in and will strongly support values that make our communities strong. I would position myself as a check on policies many Catholics view as contrary to faith, such as expansion in areas like abortion access, gender ideology in schools, and restrictions on religious expression.

1. Assistance to the Poor:

It is the responsibility of those who have been blessed to care for those in need. That is one of the main teachings of Jesus and I have tried to live by that, love your neighbor is my other main mantra.

2. Environment:

We only have 1 earth. It is the responsibility of everyone on the planet to care for our home.

3. K-12 Educational Options:

We pay taxes and the government should use that money to lift people up. The amount of money we spend on wars and killing other humans is wasteful. If we instead used that money to care for our citizens and to lift children up to succeed we would be in a much better place.

4. Physician Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying:

I understand the draw to want to end your life if you are in extreme pain. I don’t know how I feel about this because I also think it is a slippery slope to homicide being legal.

5. Why Catholics should vote for me:

I have been a school teacher for 28 years and my purpose in life has always been to lift people up. I have always advocated for my students, tried to serve the public to the best of my ability and taught my children to care for others and be respectful and responsible at all times. I am very upset by the hateful rhetoric that is spreading and want to bring more love to politics. I know it sounds like an oxymoron, love in politics but I know we can do better as a nation. I am not perfect but I try to live by the morals and values taught by Christ.

2. Environment

Maryland taxpayers should not be subsidizing the Green Energy Fraud.

3. K-12 Educational Options.

I believe that all students should be eligible for School Choice.

4. Physician Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying

All human life is sacred.

5. Why Catholics should vote for me.

I am an advocate for fiscal responsibility. We should stop subsidizing solar and wind electrical power. Restore fossil fuel power plants to service to make residents electrical bills affordable again. Reduce the Maryland State budget to keep taxes down and keep retired residents from moving to other states.

1. Assistance to the Poor:

I firmly believe Maryland must protect and where necessary expand funding for food, housing, and healthcare for our most vulnerable residents. This is both a moral obligation and sound fiscal policy. Every dollar invested in preventive healthcare, stable housing, and nutrition saves significantly more in emergency services, incarceration, and lost productivity. Cutting these programs shifts costs, it does not eliminate them. Smart, accountable investment in our poorest residents strengthens the entire community and honors the dignity of every Marylander.

2. Environment:

I support tax credits and grant programs that incentivize Maryland residents, businesses, and nonprofits to reduce their carbon footprint. These are market-friendly tools that reduce regulatory burden while driving real environmental outcomes. For Southern Maryland specifically, protecting the Chesapeake Bay and our coastal communities is an economic imperative for our watermen, farmers, and tourism industries, not just an environmental one. Clean energy investment also creates local jobs. Good stewardship of God’s creation and sound economic policy are not in conflict here.

3. K-12 Educational Options:

I support expanding scholarship funding for low-income students to attend the nonpublic or trade school best suited for their needs. Educational choice is an equity issue: affluent families already exercise it freely. When students find the right learning environment, outcomes improve, reducing costly remediation, dropout rates, and downstream reliance on public assistance. Competition and choice strengthen the entire educational ecosystem. Every child deserves access to an environment where they can thrive, regardless of zip code or family income.

4. Physician Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying:

I support upholding Maryland’s current law. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide creates serious risks of coercion for elderly, disabled, and low-income patients who may feel pressured to choose death over burdening their families or exhausting resources. The answer to end-of-life suffering is robust investment in palliative care, hospice services, and pain management, not assisted dying. Maryland should lead on compassionate care that affirms the dignity of every life rather than offering death as a healthcare solution.

5. Why Catholics should vote for me:

I was raised Catholic, and those values never left me. The call to serve the poor, protect the vulnerable, and fight for human dignity is not a political position for me, it is a lifelong commitment. In the Senate I will be a tireless champion for food security, affordable housing, healthcare access, and educational opportunity for every family in Southern Maryland regardless of income or circumstance. You may not agree with me on every issue, but you will never question whose side I am on. I am on the side of the least among us, always.

3. K-12 Educational Options:

I believe tax dollars should prioritize public use, especially public schools. I support parental choice and have homeschooled my children, but private or alternative education should rely on non-government funding. The BOOST program has not met expectations. Redirecting funds to public education would allow investment in programs students need, including alternative public school options. Priorities should include universal pre-K, school meals, mental health support, and expanded special education—ensuring resources serve all students effectively.

4. Physician Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying:

Facing a loved one’s terminal illness underscores the need for compassion, dignity, and choice at life’s end. Watching someone endure worsening pain forces us to consider how we would want to be treated. Ethical care should respect a person’s ability to define their own limits of suffering. While hospice offers comfort, there may come a point when treatment prolongs distress. In those moments, having the option of a medically supported, dignified passing can provide a more humane and peaceful end.

5. Why Catholics should vote for me:

I was raised as a Roman Catholic, attended CCD, was confirmed (Esther), and teach my own 5 children the basic foundation of my faith; live as Jesus would through good works and faith. I live my life with integrity and share my helper spirit with others. Each day, I am in prayer for those vulnerable and marginalized. I seek to emulate the grace that I was given and know that I am loved as a child of God. My spiritual path is reflected best as a Progressive Catholic / Unitarian Universalist.

1. Assistance to the Poor:

The most effective way to help our neighbors is to empower them, not make them dependent on government. True support comes from personal responsibility, strong families, and private charity. My focus is on cutting waste, lowering taxes, and creating economic opportunities. A good job and self-reliance provide a more sustainable path to stability than a government check. Maryland families deserve policies that create opportunity and independence, not just bigger government programs. Fiscal responsibility and a belief in individual potential should guide our approach.

2. Environment:

I care deeply about our environment, but we must avoid placing additional financial burdens on Maryland’s families and businesses. True environmental progress comes from innovation and empowering our communities, not from government mandates that increase costs for everyone. Let’s foster ingenuity so businesses and individuals create more energy for our future because it’s the smart thing to do, not just because they’re paid to. We need solutions grounded in reality and common sense.

3. K-12 Educational Options:

Every child deserves to thrive in an educational environment that meets their unique needs. By expanding funding for scholarships like Maryland’s BOOST program, we empower low-income families to choose the right K-12 school for their children. This provides opportunities and ensures every student gets the best possible start. Supporting these scholarships means investing in our children’s futures and giving parents a greater say in their child’s education. Let’s ensure all Maryland kids have access to the education they deserve.

4. Physician Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying:

While I understand the desire to provide compassionate options for those suffering, I believe we must uphold Maryland’s 1999 law. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide raises complex ethical questions and could place vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly or disabled, at risk of feeling pressured to end their lives. True compassion lies in providing the best possible palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring every person’s final days are lived with dignity, comfort, and support. Our focus should be on improving care and offering hope, not on legalizing assisted suicide.

5. Why Catholics should vote for me:

As a Catholic, my commitment is to the sanctity of life, religious liberty, and the moral truths that are the foundation of our state. I will always defend the vulnerable, protect parental rights, and ensure Catholic institutions can operate according to their beliefs. I believe in limited government and policies that strengthen families by lowering the tax burden. I share the conviction to safeguard life from conception to natural death and will work to uphold these values for all Marylanders.

5. Why Catholics should vote for me:

Because I see the electorate as a unified bloc. We all face the same things: lack of resources, affordability, opportunities to have a better life. Religion is a fine thing. I respect it. It has no place in government.

1. Assistance to the Poor:

Health is of particular importance since I sit in that today.

3. K-12 Educational Options:

I am a chemist by degree thus I entertain many legislation pieces of a technical nature.

5. Why Catholics should vote for me:

I was raised Catholic and understand psyche.