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Chao Wu

Chao Wu

Democratic · Maryland · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Maryland House of Delegates District 9A, Maryland

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Improve education funding formulas to reflect population growth
  • Build better infrastructure and protect the environment
  • Strengthen community safety and public health
Biography

Chao Wu is a data scientist and immigrant who served on the Howard County Board of Education from 2018 to 2022, including as board chair, per the campaign site. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland College Park, a master's degree from the National University of Singapore, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Science and Technology of China, per the campaign site. He was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 9A in November 2022, per the campaign site.

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Maryland House of Delegates District 9AMaryland · 2026Howard County sample ballot

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