Introduction

In collaboration with the Young Democrats of Maryland, the state party is proud to highlight some outstanding young Dems across our beloved state. These 36 Maryland Democrats aged 36 and under have tirelessly worked to improve their communities, our state, our party, and have stood up for those who can’t always stand up for themselves. These 36 Dems have truly exemplified the mantra ‘Leave No One Behind.’ Their work sometimes gets done behind the scenes and their effort to grind each day on behalf of others may go unnoticed, but we’re proud to shed some light on the work they have done. They are the future of our party. Underestimate them at your own peril. Because they’ve got next. 

 

“This list of young Democrats, of young leaders, is really just the tip of the iceberg,” said Maryland Democratic Party Chair Yvette Lewis. “Our bench is so deep, we could name hundreds, but these stand out as young Marylanders who will lead our next generation from the front, and lead with integrity. What made me most proud looking through this list is seeing all the lovely faces. Brown, Black, and White Marylanders, young men and women from all corners of the state and with all different backgrounds. The generations coming up can look at this group and see themselves reflected in them.”

 

“Maryland is filled with young Democrats who are making waves throughout our great state,” said Young Democrats of Maryland President Henry Snurr. “We are excited to highlight just some of these young leaders who uplift our party, our policies, and our state’s ideals. These professionals and elected officials help represent the bright future for Maryland’s Democratic Party.” 

Here is our 36 under 36

Gabriel Acevero

Gabriel Acevero

Ruben Amaya

Ruben Amaya

Marlon Amprey

Marlon Amprey

Dayla Attar

Dayla Attar

Lauren Batdorf

Lauren Batdorf

Michael Bayrd

Michael Bayrd

Dylan Behler

Dylan Behler

Adrian Boafo

Adrian Boafo

Dani DiPietro

Dani DiPietro

Sarah Elfreth

Sarah Elfreth

Carter Elliott IV

Carter Elliott IV

Brad Fallon

Brad Fallon

Wanika Fisher

Wanika Fisher

Sean Ford

Sean Ford

Joe Francaviglia

Joe Francaviglia

Safa Hira

Safa Hira

Julien Ivey

Julien Ivey

Ashwani Jain

Ashwani Jain

Marvin James

Marvin James

Catie Kardash

Catie Kardash

Aaron Kaufman

Aaron Kaufman

Jazz Lewis

Jazz Lewis

Jeffrie Long

Jeffrie Long

Ashanti Martinez

Ashanti Martinez

Krystal Oriadha

Krystal Oriadha

Pokuaa Owusu-Acheaw

Pokuaa Owusu-Acheaw

Saif Ratul

Saif Ratul

Mikayla Salazar

Mikayla Salazar

Jared Schablein

Jared Schablein

Vaughn Stewart

Vaughn Stewart

Joe Vogel

Joe Vogel

Manny Welsh

Manny Welsh

Jheanelle Wilkins

Jheanelle Wilkins

Dejah Williams

Dejah Williams

Leah Woody

Leah Woody

Caylin Young

Caylin Young

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