Maryland State House District 9A: candidates

Current seat holder: Chao Wu (D), Natalie Ziegler (D) (2 seats).

Chao Wu

“One historical event for me is that I am the first one in my family admitted into one of the best colleges in China considering my dad and mom did not graduate from elementary school.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)

“My first job was selling watermelon and dried fish along the street while I was in middle school. My first real job was a one-year fellowship at Food and Drug Administration to test medical device safety under EMI.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)

Natalie Ziegler

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“Natalie Ziegler is a small business owner, farmer, and moderate Democrat currently serving as one of your two delegates representing Howard County’s Legislative District 9A. She is committed to bridging the partisan divide, working together with everyone in our community to develop practical solutions to our common problems.” (Campaign website (nataliefordelegate.com))

“They have been married 38 years and raised two children in this district who attended our public schools. Natalie earned her B.A. from Oberlin College and her M.A. from Johns Hopkins' School of Advanced International Studies.” (Campaign website (nataliefordelegate.com))

Fitzgerald Mofor

Fitzgerald Mofor Mofor advanced from the Republican primary on June 23, 2026 . Fitzgerald Mofor graduated from Sherwood High School.

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“I am personally passionate about budget appropriations and tax policy. I want to make an impact on Maryland's Budget and Reconciliation Financing Act, which is passed every year to balance the budget. Balancing the budget is a constitutional requirement according to Maryland law.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)

“The BRFA Bill gives lawmakers the opportunity to deliver a more competitive tax code for businesses and provide tax relief to families in Maryland. Cutting taxes and reducing energy costs are the most important elements of my campaign.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)

Spencer Rhoda

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“I'm running because I love this state and everyone in it. All Marylanders deserve an equal opportunity to succeed. My message is one of unity in an increasingly divisive and hostile political environment.” (Campaign website (voterhoda.org))

“I'm running because I feel a strong calling to do so now. 9A is the most competitive race in the state. Your vote will determine whether we continue down the path we are on, or if we are ready to fight for eachother and our state. There is no guarantee I won't be gerrymandered out of the district next election cycle.” (Campaign website (voterhoda.org))

Saif Rehman

Saif Rehman (unaffiliated) is running for election to the Maryland House of Delegates to represent District 9A . Saif Rehman earned a bachelor's degree in computer information systems from the University of Central Missouri, a master's degree in management information systems from the University of Baltimore, and a Ph.D in management information systems from Northcentral University. His career experience includes running NextGen Consulting Inc., which he founded in 2006.

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“I am passionate about affordability, education reform, accountable government, energy and utility costs, open primaries and fair ballot access, support for small businesses, and modern public services. My background in technology and program performance shapes a practical approach: define the problem, measure results, publish the facts, and correct what is not working.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)