Dylan Behler
Dylan Behler | |
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 Behler in 2025 | |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 30A district | |
| Assumed office February 6, 2025 Serving with Dana Jones | |
| Appointed by | Wes Moore |
| Preceded by | Shaneka Henson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 5, 1998 Annapolis, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BA) |
Dylan Andrew Behler[1] (born June 5, 1998) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing district 30A since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the chief of staff to state senator Sarah Elfreth.
Background
Behler was born in Annapolis, Maryland, on June 5, 1998,[2] and is a life-long resident of Anne Arundel County.[3] He graduated from Southern High School in 2016,[4] afterwards attending the University of Maryland, College Park, where he worked as a government affairs intern for the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department in 2017 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and government in 2020.[2]
In 2018, Behler worked on the campaigns of Alice J. Cain and Steuart Pittman.[3] He also worked as a committee analyst for Senate President Thomas V. Miller Jr., and later served as legislative director and chief of staff for state senator Sarah Elfreth from 2019 to 2023.[3][2] He also served as a member of the Anne Arundel Democratic Central Committee from 2019 to 2025,[2] and was a delegate to the 2024 Democratic National Convention.[5] Before being appointed to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates, Behler worked as the director of legislative and constituent services for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.[6]
In the legislature
In January 2025, after state delegate Shaneka Henson was appointed to the Maryland Senate, Behler applied to fill the remainder of her term in the Maryland House of Delegates.[7] He was nominated to the seat by the Anne Arundel Democratic Central Committee—which Behler was a member of at the time of the vote—on February 1, 2025, with Behler receiving 10 votes, progressive activist Chrissy Holt receiving seven, and Annapolis alderman Brooks Schandelmeier receiving one.[8] Behler was sworn in on February 6, 2025.[9] Sworn in at 26 years old, he is currently the youngest member of the Maryland General Assembly.[10]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eileen Hoover | 6,625 | 30.9 | |
| Democratic | Thea Boykins-Wilson | 6,385 | 29.8 | |
| Democratic | Brooks Schandelmeier | 4,369 | 20.4 | |
| Democratic | Dylan Andrew Behler | 4,072 | 19.0 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Scott MacMullan | 10,179 | 50.5 | |
| Democratic | Dylan Behler | 9,975 | 49.5 | |
References
- ^ a b "Official 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Anne Arundel County". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. July 31, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Dylan A. Behler, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c Karpovich, Todd (February 1, 2025). "Dylan Behler gets nod to fill Maryland District 30A delegate seat vacancy". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ "Southern High School honor roll". The Baltimore Sun. January 18, 2016. p. A6. Retrieved February 3, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (July 23, 2024). "Meet the Maryland delegates to the Democratic National Convention". Maryland Matters. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (February 2, 2025). "Dylan Behler wins nod for House vacancy from Anne Arundel". Maryland Matters. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (January 14, 2025). "Battles for three legislative appointments starting to take shape". Maryland Matters. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ Wood, Pamela (February 1, 2025). "Anne Arundel Democrats nominate Dylan Behler to House of Delegates". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ Ford, William J.; Kurtz, Josh; Brown, Danielle J. (February 6, 2025). "Political notes: A new senator, an old tradition and an ongoing dispute". Maryland Matters. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ Wood, Pamela (February 1, 2025). "Anne Arundel Democrats nominate Dylan Behler to House of Delegates". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for Anne Arundel County". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. August 24, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
External links
- "Members - Delegate Dylan Behler". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- Dylan Behler campaign website