Howard County’s Legislative District 13 is shaping up as a tight, no-frills primary where a small slate of candidates is drawing sharp lines on consumer protections, health care, and education. Incumbents and challengers alike are talking about utility bills, how fast their offices should respond to calls for help, and what kind of oversight Annapolis should deliver. Voters will be asked to decide who they trust to clean up confusing statements, keep constituent service moving, and hold state agencies to account. This guide walks through the field and the core issues likely to define the next term.
Who's on the ballot
On the Democratic side, Delegates Pam Lanman Guzzone and Gabriel Maximilian Moreno are seeking to hold their seats, joined on the ticket by Amy Brooks. Republican Mark Fisher is running in the GOP primary. According to The Baltimore Sun, Fisher, a Laurel-based financial professional, told the paper he plans to introduce a Utility Billing Transparency and Consumer Protection Act and to push for a public constituent service standard with clearly defined response timelines. The Sun’s voter guide also lists Fisher’s hometown, occupation, and education in his questionnaire responses.
Incumbents and backgrounds
Delegates Pam Lanman Guzzone and Gabriel Maximilian Moreno both arrive at this race with recent legislative experience and deep local ties. Candidate profiles highlight Guzzone’s background in public management and a long career at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, along with Moreno’s legal and nonprofit work, including time at Kids in Need of Defense and other local organizations. The Baltimore Banner’s voter guide also describes Amy Brooks as an education-focused candidate, giving District 13 residents a quick way to line up each contender’s resume and stated priorities.
When to vote
The Republican and Democratic primaries for Maryland’s 2026 General Assembly nominations are set for June 23, 2026. Election calendars compiled by Electionline confirm the statewide primary date and spell out early voting windows and ballot dropbox timelines for the month leading up to Election Day. Expect local campaigning and mail ballot activity to ramp up as candidates lean into household outreach and candidate nights around Howard County.
Key issues to watch
Utility billing transparency is already emerging as a flashpoint. Fisher’s questionnaire responses to The Baltimore Sun describe proposals for standardized bills, mandatory timelines for resolving disputes, and stronger oversight aimed at protecting consumers. The Democratic incumbents have stressed health care and education funding in their questionnaires and profiles, setting up a contrast between Fisher’s regulatory pitch and their emphasis on preserving core services. Voters can also expect to hear more about constituent service, with Fisher talking about public response benchmarks while the incumbents point to their legislative track records and casework experience.
Follow the race
For full questionnaire answers and detailed bios, voters can turn to The Baltimore Banner and local election calendars. The Banner’s voter guide collects biographical information and issue priorities that make side-by-side comparisons easier for undecided residents. Keep an eye on upcoming forums and town halls in Howard County to hear how the candidates handle questions on monthly bills, billing disputes, and how quickly their offices should answer when constituents pick up the phone.
