Candidates for District 18
Senator (Vote for 1)
Jeff Waldstreicher
Democrat - Incumbent - (website)
Has not responded to our questions about funding for the Maryland Israel Development Center.
Wrote letter to CASA threatening to withhold funding because they spoke out against the genocide.
Delegates (Vote for up to 3)
This is a race where you might consider bullet voting. See here.
Aaron Kaufman
Democrat - Incumbent - (website)
Has sent emails to constituents reaffirming support for continued funding of the Maryland Israel Development Center.
At a hearing about not funding Israeli settlements (Not on our Dime legislation), Kaufman said it is okay to give money to a facility in a settlement if it does good work (e.g., is a clinic). Even if it refuses to serve Palestinians.
Emily Shetty
Democrat - Incumbent - (website)
Has not responded to our questions about funding for the Maryland Israel Development Center.
Jared Solomon
Democrat - Incumbent - (website)
Has not responded to our questions about funding for the Maryland Israel Development Center.
Kate Stein
Democrat - Candidate
Her campaign sent an email that she does not support funding for the Maryland Israel Development Center.
