Candidates for District 18

Senator (Vote for 1)

Jeff Waldstreicher

Jeff Waldstreicher.for Maryland State Senator District 18

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)

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Aaron Kaufman

Aaron Kaufman  for Maryland Delegate District 18

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

Emily Shetty for Maryland Delegate District 18

Democrat - Incumbent - (website)

Has not responded to our questions about funding for the Maryland Israel Development Center.

Jared Solomon

Jared Solomon for Maryland Delegate District 18

Democrat - Incumbent - (website)

Has not responded to our questions about funding for the Maryland Israel Development Center.

Kate Stein

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Democrat - Candidate

Her campaign sent an email that she does not support funding for the Maryland Israel Development Center.

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Screenshot of a conversation with a question about the Maryland Israel Development Center and a response about Kate's stance on funding for MIDC.