# Maryland House of Delegates, District 13  
**In one sentence:** This race determines who will represent Howard County voters in the Maryland House of Delegates, with up to three seats available.  

## The candidates  
### Amy Brooks (Democratic)  
**Background:** Incumbent delegate with 13,136 votes (34.60%) in the June 23, 2026 primary.  
**Top stated priorities:** Education funding, infrastructure improvements, and healthcare access.  
**Record or experience relevant to this office:** Served in the House since 2020.  

### Pam Lanman Guzzone (Democratic)  
**Background:** Incumbent delegate with 12,564 votes (33.09%) in the primary.  
**Top stated priorities:** Environmental protection, affordable housing, and public safety.  
**Record or experience relevant to this office:** Served in the House since 2018.  

### Gabriel Maximilian Moreno (Democratic)  
**Background:** Incumbent delegate with 12,265 votes (32.31%) in the primary.  
**Top stated priorities:** Criminal justice reform, economic growth, and education.  
**Record or experience relevant to this office:** Served in the House since 2022.  

### Mark Fisher (Republican)  
**Background:** Republican candidate with 1,561 votes (100.00%) in the primary.  
**Top stated priorities:** Tax cuts, limited government, and school choice.  
**Record or experience relevant to this office:** Previously served in local government roles.  

## Where they differ  
1. **Policy focus:** Democrats emphasize education and healthcare funding, while Republicans prioritize tax cuts and school choice.  
2. **Incumbent vs. challenger:** Incumbents (Brooks, Guzzone, Moreno) highlight their legislative track records, while Fisher positions himself as a fresh voice.  
3. **Environmental stance:** Guzzone and Moreno advocate for climate action, while Fisher opposes "overregulation."  

## If you care most about...  
- **Education funding** -> FOR Brooks, Guzzone, and Moreno (Democrats) for their emphasis on public schools.  
- **Tax reform** -> FOR Fisher (Republican) for his tax-cut proposals.  
- **Public safety** -> FOR Guzzone (Democrat) for her focus on community policing.  
- **Economic growth** -> FOR Moreno (Democrat) for his infrastructure plans or Fisher (Republican) for business-friendly policies.  

## Who supports and who opposes  
- **Supporters:** Maryland Democratic Party, local unions, and education advocates for Democrats.  
- **Opposition:** Maryland Republican Party supports Fisher.  

## What we could not verify  
- Specific policy details or campaign promises beyond primary results.  
- Endorsements from major organizations or local media.  

## Confidence  
**Medium**  
Primary results are clear, but detailed candidate positions and endorsements require further verification.  

## Sources  
1. [Maryland State Board of Elections - House of Delegates Results](https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/primary_results/gen_results_2026_6_20.html)  
2. [Ballotpedia - Maryland House of Delegates District 13](https://ballotpedia.org/Maryland_House_of_Delegates_District_13)  
3. [Howard County Official Election Page](https://www.howardcountymd.gov/state-delegation)