Jon Cardin

Cardin was born in Baltimore on January 12, 1970. He graduated from the Park School of Baltimore and attended Tufts University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations in 1992; the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he earned a Master of Public Service degree in policy sciences in 1996; Baltimore Hebrew University, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in judaic studies with honors in 1996; and the University of Maryland, Baltimore, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree with honors in 2001.{{cite web |title=Jon S. Cardin, Maryland State Delegate |url=https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/html/msa13984.html |website=Maryland Manual On-Line |publisher=Maryland State Archives |access-date=November 26, 2023}}

After Cardin was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2001, he clerked for Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge William D. Quarles Jr. until 2002. Afterwards, he started his own law firm, Jon S. Cardin, P.A.

In 2002, Cardin filed to run for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 11, seeking to succeed delegate Michael Finifter, who resigned to serve as a state circuit court judge.

Cardin was first sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 8, 2003, and was a member of the Ways and Means Committee during his entire first stint in office. During the 2014 legislative session, Cardin missed 75 percent of committee votes,{{cite news |last1=Broadwater |first1=Luke |title=Jon Cardin missed nearly 75% of committee votes in Annapolis |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-xpm-2014-05-06-bs-md-cardin-votes-20140501-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=May 6, 2014}} which he attributed to him leaving early to recognize Shabbat and to spend time with his daughter and pregnant wife.

In February 2018, Cardin filed to run for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 11, seeking to succeed retiring state delegate Dan K. Morhaim.{{cite news |last1=Kurtz |first1=Josh |title=Candidate Filing Deadline: The Night of the Living Dead |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/2018/02/28/candidate-filing-deadline-the-night-of-the-living-dead/ |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=Maryland Matters |date=February 28, 2018}} He won the Democratic primary election on June 26, 2018, placing third with 23.6 percent of the vote. During the general election, Cardin was targeted by the Republican State Leadership Committee, who sent out flyers attacking him for voting for tax increases under the Martin O'Malley administration.{{cite news |last1=Wood |first1=Pamela |title=National Republican group targets 15 Democrats running for Maryland House of Delegates |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-rslc-mailers-20181015-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=October 15, 2018}} He won the general election on November 6, defeating Republican challenger Jonathan Porter with 29.3 percent of the vote.{{cite news |last1=Broadwater |first1=Luke |title='A learning experience': 60 new Maryland lawmakers head to Annapolis, ready to tackle big issues |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-new-lawmakers-20181205-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=December 5, 2018}}

Cardin was sworn in for his second stint in the legislature on January 9, 2019, during which he has served on the Judiciary Committee.

In December 2019, following the resignation of state senator Robert Zirkin, Cardin said that he would apply to serve the remainder of Zirkin's term in the Maryland Senate.{{cite news |last1=Broadwater |first1=Luke |last2=Wood |first2=Pamela |title=State delegates Hettleman, Cardin likely to face off for Zirkin's open Senate seat in Baltimore County |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-pol-hettleman-senate-20191206-ammfitbv3bgb7gn2iqblbr6op4-story.html |access-date=November 5, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=December 6, 2019}} In January 2020, the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee voted to nominate Shelly Hettleman to fill the vacancy over Cardin.{{cite news |last1=DeVille |first1=Taylor |title=Baltimore County Democrats nominate state delegate, Catonsville progressive for vacant seats |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-county/bs-md-pol-baltimore-county-committee-selects-nominees-20200129-e4s6oiybrzdyxoubnipirwelcy-story.html |access-date=November 5, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=January 28, 2020}}

In August 2024, after Johnny Olszewski won the Democratic nomination in the 2024 U.S. House of Representatives election in Maryland's 2nd congressional district, Cardin expressed interest in serving the remainder of Olszewski's term as Baltimore County Executive.{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=John |title=The race is on for "caretaker" Baltimore County Executive |url=https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-08-13/the-race-is-on-for-caretaker-baltimore-county-executive |access-date=August 13, 2024 |work=WYPR |date=August 13, 2024 |language=en}} Cardin applied to succeed Olszewski, but withdrew from the race in late November 2024.{{cite news |last1=Kobell |first1=Rona |title=Baltimore County Council releases names of county executive applicants |url=https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/interim-baltimore-county-executive-candidates-TUCTEAGMVNCZZA2M6D2X6VIS5A/ |access-date=December 2, 2024 |work=The Baltimore Banner |date=December 2, 2024 |language=en}}

In August 2009, Cardin was criticized for using Baltimore Police Department resources to perform a marriage proposal prank. Cardin was using a friend's boat when police boarded the boat as a Foxtrot helicopter hovered above the boat. According to the Baltimore Sun, Cardin's girlfriend thought she was going to be arrested when Cardin proposed to her. After the issue became public, Delegate Cardin promised to reimburse the City of Baltimore for the costs incurred. Cardin paid $300 to the Baltimore Police Department to cover the costs and donated $1,000 to the city's mounted unit.{{cite news |last1=Hermann |first1=Peter |title=For the record, she said 'Yes' |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2009-08-18-0908170093-story.html |access-date=February 4, 2020 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=August 18, 2009}} The Baltimore Police Department launched an internal affairs investigation into the marriage proposal incident.{{cite news |title=Use of police boat, helicopter in Del. Cardin incident probed |url=https://thedailyrecord.com/2009/08/18/use-of-police-boat-helicopter-in-del-cardin-incident-probed/ |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=Daily Record |date=August 18, 2009}} In November 2009, a police sergeant was charged with misconduct in connection with the prank.{{cite news |last1=Fenton |first1=Justin |title=City officer faces misconduct charge in Cardin marriage proposal stunt |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-xpm-2009-11-21-bal-md-ci-cardin21nov21-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=November 21, 2009}}

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In November 2012, Cardin formed an exploratory committee into a potential run for attorney general of Maryland in 2014.{{cite news |last1=Linskey |first1=Annie |title=Jon Cardin mulling AG run |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bal-jon-cardin-mulling-ag-run-20121127-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=November 27, 2012}} He officially announced his candidacy on July 22, 2013, becoming the first candidate to enter the race.{{cite news |last1=Cox |first1=Erin |title=Del. Cardin launches campaign for attorney general |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-attorney-general-cardin-20130722-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=July 22, 2013}}{{cite news |last1=Wagner |first1=John |title=Del. Jon Cardin launches campaign for Maryland attorney general with Web video |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/del-jon-cardin-launches-campaign-for-maryland-attorney-general-with-web-video/2013/07/22/2b0cdbf0-f2c0-11e2-ae43-b31dc363c3bf_story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Washington Post |date=July 22, 2013}} Cardin ran on a platform that involved focusing on cyber fraud, identity theft, and public safety.

During the Democratic primary, Cardin was criticized for benefiting from political nepotism after campaigning with his uncle Ben Cardin,{{cite news |last1=Dresser |first1=Michael |title=Attorney general candidates to debate tonight |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-xpm-2014-05-19-bs-md-attorney-general-preview-20140515-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=May 19, 2014}}{{cite news |last1=Cox |first1=Erin |last2=Dresser |first2=Michael |title=Candidates make final push for votes in Tuesday's primary election |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-campaign-monday-20140623-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=June 23, 2014}} for misusing Baltimore Police Department resources in a stunt wedding proposal, missing 75 percent of committee votes during the 2014 legislative session, and touting an endorsement from Ski Money, a Baltimore-based rapper who had been indicted on human trafficking charges in Baltimore County.{{cite news |last1=Broadwater |first1=Luke |last2=Knezevich |first2=Alison |title=Jon Cardin rejects rapper's support after learning of criminal charges |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-xpm-2014-06-05-bs-md-cardin-rapper-20140605-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=June 5, 2014}}{{cite news |last1=Kunkle |first1=Fredrick |last2=Hernández |first2=Arelis R. |title=Md. AG candidate welcomes, then rejects rapper’s support after charges come to light |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/md-ag-candidate-welcomes-then-rejects-rappers-support-after-charges-come-to-light/2014/06/06/486ece9e-ed9a-11e3-92b8-52344c12e8a1_story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Washington Post |date=June 6, 2014}} Following the Democratic primary election, he called these criticisms "the most negative smear campaign in a Democratic Party primary in Maryland's modern history".{{cite news |last1=Broadwater |first1=Luke |title=Jon Cardin says he was victim of 'most negative smear campaign' |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-xpm-2014-07-30-bal-jon-cardin-says-he-was-victim-of-most-negative-smear-campaign-20140730-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=July 30, 2014}}{{cite news |last1=Johnson |first1=Jenna |title=Md. Del. Jon Cardin accuses fellow Democrats of ‘smear campaign’ |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/md-del-jon-cardin-accuses-fellow-democrats-of-smear-campaign/2014/07/31/dd11f108-18be-11e4-9e3b-7f2f110c6265_story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Washington Post |date=July 31, 2014}}

In June 2014, Cardin filed a report with the Maryland State Board of Elections against state senator Lisa Gladden and state delegate Maggie McIntosh, both supporters of Brian Frosh, accusing the lawmakers of "verbally harassing" one of his campaign volunteers. Both legislators denied Cardin's accusations, with McIntosh saying that she had not confronted any Cardin supports while canvassing and Gladden saying that she was never at the polling place described in the report.{{cite news |last1=Hernández |first1=Arelis R. |title=Complaint by Del. Jon Cardin accuses colleagues of voter intimidation at polling site |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/complaint-by-del-jon-cardin-accuses-colleagues-of-voter-intimidation-at-polling-site/2014/06/16/18492f94-f57d-11e3-a3a5-42be35962a52_story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Washington Post |date=June 16, 2014}}

Polling ahead of the primary election showed Cardin leading other Democratic challengers Frosh and Aisha Braveboy, but with a majority of voters saying that they were undecided.{{cite news |last1=Barker |first1=Jeff |title=Cardin leads but undecideds are wild card in volatile AG race |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-xpm-2014-06-08-bs-md-attorney-general-poll-20140608-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=June 8, 2014}}{{cite news |last1=Kunkle |first1=Fredrick |last2=Clement |first2=Scott |title=Poll shows Jon S. Cardin leading rivals in four-way race for Maryland attorney general |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/poll-shows-jon-s-cardin-leading-rivals-in-four-way-race-for-maryland-attorney-general/2014/02/20/108cfa66-996a-11e3-80ac-63a8ba7f7942_story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Washington Post |date=February 20, 2014}} He was defeated in the Democratic primary by state senator Brian Frosh on June 24, 2014, and conceded to Frosh the day after the election.{{cite news |last1=Barker |first1=Jeff |title=Frosh wins Democratic primary for attorney general |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md-attorney-general-primary-20140624-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=June 25, 2014}} Following his defeat, Cardin worked as a lobbyist.{{cite news |last1=Dresser |first1=Michael |title=Far from Republican convention in Cleveland, Hogan enjoys good will at Tawes crab feast |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-hogan-tawes-20160718-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=July 20, 2016}}

During the 2013 legislative session, Cardin voted to repeal the death penalty in Maryland.{{cite news |title=House roll call |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md-house-roll-call-death-20130315-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=March 15, 2013 |archive-date=June 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620111607/https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md-house-roll-call-death-20130315-story.html |url-status=dead }} He also introduced a bill that would fine speed camera vendors who issue erroneous tickets.{{cite news |last1=Broadwater |first1=Luke |last2=Calvert |first2=Scott |title=O'Malley: Counties should stop paying speed camera contractors per citation |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md-speed-cameras-omalley-20121211-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=December 11, 2012}}

In 2014, Cardin introduced a bill that would make revenge porn punishable by a five-year jail term and a $25,000 fine.{{cite news |last1=Cox |first1=Erin |title=Lawmakers weigh 'revenge porn' bills |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bal-lawmakers-weigh-revenge-porn-bills-20140128-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=January 28, 2014}}

During the 2022 legislative session, Cardin introduced legislation to expand the state's Good Samaritan law to protect people suffering from an overdose from arrest or prosecution.{{cite news |last1=Gaskill |first1=Hannah |title=Expansion of Good Samaritan Law Aims to Remove Fear of Seeking Help after an Overdose |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/2022/01/19/expansion-of-good-samaritan-law-aims-to-remove-fear-of-seeking-help-after-an-overdose/ |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=Maryland Matters |date=January 19, 2022}}

During the 2007 legislative session, Cardin introduced a bill requiring elementary schools to have 150 minutes of physical education classes a week. The bill received an unfavorable report in the House Ways and Means Committee.{{cite news |title=Physical education plan in schools dies |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2007-03-10-0703100178-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=March 10, 2007}}

During the 2011 legislative session, Cardin introduced a bill that would allow campaign contributions to Maryland political candidates by text message. The bill passed and became law.{{cite news |last1=Linskey |first1=Annie |title=Rule would allow campaign donations by text message |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md-text-message-20111201-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=December 1, 2011}}

In 2021, Cardin introduced a bill that would require the state to send mail-in ballots to all registered voters.{{cite news |last1=Leckrone |first1=Bennett |title=Bills Would Expand Ballot Drop-Boxes, Allow Voters to Automatically Receive Absentee Ballots |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/2021/02/24/bills-would-expand-ballot-drop-boxes-allow-voters-to-automatically-receive-absentee-ballots/ |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=Maryland Matters |date=February 24, 2021}} He also introduced a bill that would amend the Constitution of Maryland to appointed state judges serve 12-year terms before running in a retention election.{{cite news |last1=Kurtz |first1=Josh |title=Diversity of State's Courts Become the Issue in Debate Over Judicial Appointments |url=https://www.marylandmatters.org/2021/02/26/diversity-of-states-courts-become-the-issue-in-debate-over-judicial-appointments/ |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=Maryland Matters |date=February 26, 2021}}

During the 2013 legislative session, Cardin introduced legislation that would levy taxes on bullet sales and impose a $25 gun registration fee, with revenues earned from the excises going toward mental health services in the state.{{cite news |last1=Cox |first1=Erin |last2=Scharper |first2=Julie |title=O'Malley to push sweeping gun control, licensing plan |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md-omalley-gun-package-20130114-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=January 14, 2013}} He also introduced bills to ban assault weapons,{{cite news |last1=Cox |first1=Erin |last2=Linskey |first2=Annie |title=Faith leaders, city lawmakers urge new gun control laws |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-frosh-guns-20121218-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=December 19, 2012}} and another requiring background checks for weapon sales.{{cite news |last1=Wheeler |first1=Tim |title=Bill to close gun law 'loophole' draws fire |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bal-bill-to-close-gun-law-loophole-draws-fire-20140304-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=March 4, 2014}}

During the 2005 legislative session, Cardin voted to override Governor Bob Ehrlich's veto on a bill limiting increases on malpractice insurance premiums and to levy a premium tax on health maintenance organizations.{{cite news |last1=Green |first1=Andrew A. |last2=Nitkin |first2=David |title=Lawmakers override veto on reform bill |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2005-01-12-0501120282-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=January 12, 2005}}

During a committee hearing on legislation creating a statewide referendum on legalizing recreational cannabis in 2022, Cardin expressed concerns about the health impacts of cannabis use and with drivers using cannabis while driving, but nevertheless voted to pass the referendum bill.{{cite news |last1=Bologna |first1=Giacomo |title=Maryland is likely to legalize recreational cannabis this November. This group is leaving nothing to chance. |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-maryland-marijuana-vote-campaign-20220917-veqetxe3ezdjfnrtgtjjx6xkjq-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=September 19, 2022}}

During the 2012 legislative session, Cardin voted for the Civil Marriage Protection Act, a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Maryland.{{cite news |title=How the Md. House voted on same-sex marriage |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-roll-call-20120217-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=February 18, 2012}} In 2014, he introduced a bill to ban conversion therapy for LGBT teens.{{cite news |last1=Rector |first1=Kevin |title=Therapy to change sexual orientation at center of debate in Maryland |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/features/bs-md-gay-therapy-fight-20140511-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=May 11, 2014}}

In 2013, Cardin introduced Grace's Law, which would make harassing a child with the intent of encouraging them to commit suicide punishable by a fine and jail time. The bill was named for Grace McComas, a 15-year-old who took their own life in 2012 following online taunts and hate speech. The bill passed and was signed into law by Governor Martin O'Malley.{{cite news |last1=Reimer |first1=Susan |title=Journey in grief leads to new protections from bullying |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/features/bs-xpm-2013-05-01-bs-md-mccomas-20130423-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=May 1, 2013}}{{cite news |last1=Ames |first1=Blair |title=Grace's Law, a cyberbullying bill, called 'landmark legislation' |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/howard/ph-ho-graces-law-passes-20130410-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=April 11, 2013}} In 2019, he introduced legislation to increase the penalties under Grace's Law to up to 10 years in prison. The bill passed and was signed into law by Governor Larry Hogan.{{cite news |last1=Wood |first1=Pamela |title=Maryland to mark 'Freedom of the Press Day' by honoring journalists on anniversary of shooting at Capital |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-hogan-bill-signing-20190418-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=April 18, 2019}}

During the 2013 legislative session, Cardin voted for a bill to index the state's fuel taxes to inflation to pay for state transportation projects.{{cite news |title=House roll call on gas taxes |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md-house-roll-call-gas-tax-20130322-14-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=March 22, 2013 |archive-date=March 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325223422/https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md-house-roll-call-gas-tax-20130322-14-story.html |url-status=dead }}

Cardin is married to his wife, Megan (née Homer). Together, they have two children and live in Owings Mills, Maryland.{{cite news |last1=Nitkin |first1=David |title=Rehabbed Cardin home to be featured on cable television |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2009-04-rehabbed_cardin_home_to_be_fea-story.html |access-date=November 26, 2023 |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=April 15, 2009}}

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|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Jon Cardin (incumbent)

|votes = 32,211

|percentage = 24.3

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Dan K. Morhaim (incumbent)

|votes = 28,129

|percentage = 21.2

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Dana Stein (incumbent)

|votes = 28,034

|percentage = 21.2

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = J. Michael Collins

|votes = 13,971

|percentage = 10.6

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Carol C. Byrd

|votes = 13,952

|percentage = 10.5

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Steven J. Smith

|votes = 13,647

|percentage = 10.3

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Libertarian Party (United States)

|candidate = Brandon Brooks

|votes = 2,341

|percentage = 1.8

}}

{{Election box write-in with party link no change

|votes = 115

|percentage = 0.1

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change

| title = Maryland Attorney General Democratic primary election, 2014{{cite web

| title = Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates

| work = Maryland State Board of Elections

| url = https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/primary/gen_results_2014_1_006-.html

| date = July 16, 2014}}

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Brian Frosh

|votes = 228,360

|percentage = 49.6

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Jon S. Cardin

|votes = 139,582

|percentage = 30.3

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Aisha Braveboy

|votes = 92,664

|percentage = 20.1

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change

| title = Maryland House of Delegates District 11 Democratic primary election, 2018{{cite web

| title = Official 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates

| work = Maryland State Board of Elections

| url = https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2018/results/primary/gen_results_2018_1_01611.html

| date = July 31, 2018}}

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Shelly Hettleman (incumbent)

|votes = 11,158

|percentage = 26.8

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Dana Stein

|votes = 9,893

|percentage = 23.7

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Jon S. Cardin

|votes = 9,830

|percentage = 23.6

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Amy Blank

|votes = 6,252

|percentage = 15.0

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Linda Dorsey-Walker

|votes = 3,325

|percentage = 8.0

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Kate Skovron

|votes = 1,200

|percentage = 2.9

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change

| title = Maryland House of Delegates District 11 election, 2018{{cite web

| title = Official 2018 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates

| work = Maryland State Board of Elections

| url = https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2018/results/general/gen_results_2018_2_01611.html

| date = December 11, 2018}}

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Jon S. Cardin (incumbent)

|votes = 33,077

|percentage = 29.3

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Shelly Hettleman (incumbent)

|votes = 31,957

|percentage = 28.3

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Dana Stein (incumbent)

|votes = 30,364

|percentage = 26.9

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Jonathan Porter

|votes = 16,852

|percentage = 14.9

}}

{{Election box write-in with party link no change

|votes = 521

|percentage = 0.5

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change

| title = Maryland House of Delegates District 11B election, 2022{{cite web

| title = Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates

| work = Maryland State Board of Elections

| url = https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2022/general_results/gen_results_2022_7_17.html

| date = December 7, 2022}}

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Jon S. Cardin (incumbent)

|votes = 22,115

|percentage = 34.9

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Dana M. Stein (incumbent)

|votes = 21,536

|percentage = 34.0

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Jim Simpson

|votes = 10,640

|percentage = 16.8

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Tyler A. Stiff

|votes = 9,072

|percentage = 14.3

}}

{{Election box write-in with party link no change

|votes = 70

|percentage = 0.1

}}

{{Election box end}}

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