I missed only four voting sessions out of 57 sessions. Here is the official record from the Clerk of the House of Delegates.

As hard as I work for my constituents, and all Marylanders, I was appalled by the essence of this attack, accusing me of "dereliction of duty." Service to my constituents has been the singular priority of my eight years of service, Delegates who don't work hard for their constituents don't get emails like the one I recently got from one of my Carroll County constituents who just learned he was no longer in my district:

"I could not believe . . . I am not able to vote for you anymore. You have been the only politician to ever respond to my original service question and you have kept me informed the entire session. No other Delegate or Senator has ever performed that service. I assume that they think we citizens only need to hear from them at election time! Thank you so much for being the best politician that I ever had representing me. Keep up the good fight."

Constituent service is a broad responsibility. It was vitally important during COVID and its aftermath. My exceptional Chief of Staff and I helped hundreds of constituents navigate the Department of Labor's unemployment compensation quagmire. We heard story after story of people out of work for months and no longer able to pay for common necessities, still waiting for their first check, unable to reach anyone at the unemployment office even after spending hours and hours on hold. We were often able to get them satisfaction and even when it took months, we gave our constituents a voice in Annapolis and let them know we cared.

But judging from the constant feedback I get, probably my most significant service to my constituents and many other Maryland voters is the weekly newsletter I write and publish during session. I've written over ninety of them during the last seven years (all of which are on my website, TrentKittleman.com). I focus on issues, bills and provide interesting details about how the legislature actually works -- something that often horrifies my readers!

Thank all of you for reading my Newsletters, and I hope I have served your interests during my eight years in Annapolis, and I hope to have the opportunity to serve you for another four years.

Vote in-person on Election Day

I don't usually endorse candidates in primary elections. This year, I have done so. Here are my thoughts on Republican races.

Governor: I strongly endorse Kelly Schulz. She is an experienced leader having served as Governor Hogan's Secretary of Commerce and, previously, as Secretary of Labor (before COVID). She is intelligent, articulate, extremely knowledgeable about the issues, and has offered real solutions. She has a particular interest in and understanding of the challenges facing our public system of education in Maryland, and she recognizes the critical importance of parental involvement and parental rights. And SHE CAN WIN!

U.S. Senate: I strongly endorse James Taratin. Born in Israel, he came to America when he was 18, alone and without family or connections. For 10 years he lived in poverty, and he understands what that road is like. He became an American citizen at age 25, and he understands what that road is like. He took advantage of the opportunities America provides for young entrepreneurs, and by the age of 30, his company, "Flag and Symbol," became a multimillion-dollar global enterprise. He achieved the American Dream. Although James is a newcomer to politics, he has a natural charisma that serves him well as he carries out a well-planned campaign. I urge you to vote James Taratin for U.S. Senate.

Howard County Executive: I strongly endorse Allan Kittleman. Yes, he is my step-son. He is also an extraordinary candidate who has already proven his ability to lead this County, successfully serving as Howard County Executive from 2014 to 2018, at which time the anti-Trump fervor defeated a number of strong Republican leaders. He served in the Maryland Senate for 10 years and is now a judge on the Worker's Compensation Commission. For the last year, people have been seeking him out and urging him to run for office -- people he doesn't know stop him on the street. Many of my liberal friends in Columbia are strongly behind Allan's candidacy. I ask for your vote for Allan.

District 1: No primary contest for Republican Sean McCurdy

District 2: No primary contest for Republican Shiela Jennifer

District 3: No primary contest for Republican William Campbell

District 4: No primary contest for Republican Christiana Rigby

District 5: No primary contest for Incumbent Councilman, David Yungmann

Recommendations 3-8 are running together, as shown below.

Howard County Board of Education: I strongly endorse Tudy Adler. In today's world, who we elect to out School Board is extremely important. Parents' rights are threatened and an attitude of "we know best" has permeated the current school board. I have known Tudy Adler for many years and she will protect the rights of parents and support common sense policies.

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