Joshua Stonko
Joshua Stonko | |
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Stonko in 2023 | |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 42C district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricting |
| Constituency | Carroll County, Maryland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1992 or 1993 (age 32–33) |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BA) University of Maryland Global Campus (BS) |
Joshua James Stonko[1] (born 1992/1993)[2] is an American politician who is currently a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 42C in Carroll County, Maryland. He was previously a candidate for District 5 of the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014[2] and 2015.[3]
Background
Stonko graduated from Manchester Valley High School in 2011,[1] afterwards attending the University of Maryland, College Park, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics in 2014. After graduating, he worked for PNC Bank from 2015 to 2022, and for JPMorgan Chase since 2022.[4]
In the legislature
Stonko was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 11, 2023.[5] He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.[6]
During his tenure, Stonko has been critical of the fiscal impacts of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future,[7] referring to the program as the "Blueprint to Bankrupt Maryland's Future". In March 2025, he voted to undo proposed cuts to the Blueprint's collaborative time program, saying that while he opposed the program, cutting funding for it could lead to class sizes of 50 students to one teacher in parts of Carroll County.[8] In February 2026, Stonko was one of three Republicans delegates to support a bill that would prohibit investor-owned utilities from paying employee bonuses and supervisor compensation with ratepayer dollars.[9]
Stonko did not run for re-election to a second term in 2026, endorsing small business owner Steve Patten to succeed him.[10]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Ready | 10,567 | 25.0 | |
| Republican | Susan Krebs | 7,665 | 18.1 | |
| Republican | Haven Shoemaker | 7,308 | 17.3 | |
| Republican | Joshua Stonko | 5,813 | 13.8 | |
| Republican | Donald B. Elliott | 4,064 | 9.6 | |
| Republican | Kevin R. Utz | 4,024 | 9.5 | |
| Republican | Carmen Amedori | 2,819 | 6.7 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joshua Stonko | 3,612 | 68.4 | |
| Republican | Lyn Mallick | 1,667 | 31.6 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joshua Stonko | 14,242 | 97.61 | |
| Write-in | 349 | 2.39 | ||
References
- ^ a b "Manchester Valley High School Class of 2011". The Baltimore Sun. June 12, 2011. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Ames, Blair (June 24, 2013). "Carroll commissioner Shoemaker announces candidacy for delegate". Carroll County Times. Archived from the original on June 23, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ Hayes, Wiley (February 24, 2015). "Carroll GOP committee releases delegate applicants' questionnaires". Carroll County Times. Archived from the original on March 5, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Members – Delegate Joshua J. Stonko". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ "Joshua J. Stonko, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 16, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ Gaines, Danielle E. (January 5, 2023). "Jones announces new Democratic caucus, committee leaders for 2023 General Assembly session". Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ Goodwin Smith, Thomas (March 7, 2025). "Carroll students say state-mandated Blueprint spending will disrupt their education". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ "House committee rejects Blueprint cuts, in first step toward showdown with Senate". Maryland Matters. March 1, 2025. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Condon, Christine (February 7, 2026). "House caps amount of utility employee salaries that can come out of ratepayers' pockets". Maryland Matters. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ Carey, Lily (February 28, 2026). "17 candidates in race to represent Carroll County in Maryland General Assembly". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. July 16, 2014.
- ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. August 24, 2022.
- ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. December 7, 2022.
External links
- Media related to Joshua Stonko at Wikimedia Commons
- "Members – Delegate Joshua J. Stonko". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.