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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 Maryland General Election

Candidates for House of Delegates District 5, Maryland

Dayana Bergman - D

►Websitewww.dayanabergman.com/

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April R. Rose - R

►Websitewww.delegateaprilrose.com

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Alison Rudolph - D

►Websitewww.rudolphfordelegate.com/

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Chris Tomlinson - R

►Websitetomlinsonfordelegate.com/

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Courtney Alexa Welch - D

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Steve Whisler - R

►Websitewhisler4delegate.com/

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Dayana Bergman

April R. Rose

Chris Tomlinson

Steve Whisler

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Professional Experience

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Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

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Housing

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Gerrymandering

Trump

Safe & Fair Elections

Voter Registration

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Small Businesses

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Working with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Education & Schools

Education

Public Schools K-12

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Transgender Athletes

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Electricity Transmission Grid

Taxes

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Balanced Budget