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J. W. AbneyPrimary Archive
DemocraticDid Not Advance to General ElectionDemocratic PrimarySouthern MD Resident• Maryland House of Delegates - District 29C

J. W. Abney

California, MarylandCandidate for Maryland House of Delegates, District 29CCommittee: Friends of J.W. Abney(240) 725-4321
Did Not Advance to General Election • Historic Primary ArchiveNot on Nov 3 Ballot

Competed in the June 23, 2026 Democratic Primary Election and received 1,006 votes (35.2%). This candidate did not win the party nomination and will NOT appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot.

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Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 29C. Military veteran, technology engineer, and community leader focused on modern public school funding, workforce development, and environmental stewardship for Southern Maryland waters.

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Tech-Focused Education & Modern Classroom Support

Emphasizes cybersecurity, robotics, and advanced technical skills in St. Mary's and Calvert public schools to prepare students for the modern technological workforce.

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"By integrating real-world engineering and cybersecurity into our middle and high school curricula, we empower our students and guarantee that Southern Maryland continues leading in national defense technology."

Date: 2026-02-28View Source

Official Campaign Priorities

  • Ensuring full state funding formulas for St. Mary's and Calvert public school systems
  • Investing in high-tech STEM training pipelines for local high school and college graduates
  • Protecting Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay water quality from pollution and runoff

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