Benjamin S. "Ben" Barnes (b. March 30, 1975) is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 21. He was first elected to the chamber in 2006. Barnes is running for re-election in the primary on June 26, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.
Barnes' professional experience includes working as an attorney with the Law Offices of Donna L. Crary, Practicing Attorney, clerk to Judge James J. Lombardi, Prince George's County Circuit Court, 7th Judicial Circuit, and legislative aide to the Maryland State Senate President.
Member, Clean Energy Technical Education Task Force, 2013-present
Member, Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee Member, Prince Georges County Delegation, 2011-present
Member, Prince Georges County Delegation
Member, Vice Chair, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2012-present
Member, Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2007-2011
Member, Judiciary Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2007-2011
Member, Board of Directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 2008-2010
Member, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Committee (WSCC), Prince Georges County Delegation, 2008-2010
Member, Task Force to Study Locations in Prince Georges County Best Suited for Use by State Agencies, 2008-2009
Delegate, Democratic Party National Convention, 2008
Appointed Boards Committee, Member, Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince Georges County Delegation, 2007-2008
Member, Appropriations
Chair, Oversight Committee on Pensions
Co-Chair, Pensions
Member, Rules and Executive Nominations
Member, Special Committee on Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Co-Chair, Spending Affordability
Vice Chair, Subcommittee on Capital Budget
Vice Chair, Subcommittee on Education and Economic Development
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