Meet Vaughn
Vaughn Stewart is an effective progressive lawmaker representing Maryland’s District 19 in the House of Delegates. Known for his substantive approach to legislation, Vaughn brings the same energy, rigor, and perseverance to public service that have shaped his personal and professional life.
Focused on What Matters
From housing and public health to consumer protection and justice, Vaughn is delivering real solutions for Marylanders. Explore a few of the priorities driving his work below, or click learn more to see them all!
HOUSING
Vaughn believes that every Marylander—no matter their income or ZIP code—deserves a safe, stable home they can afford. He has been a frequent sponsor of legislation focused on cracking down on slumlords, strengthening tenant protections, and expanding Maryland’s affordable housing supply.
ENVIRONMENT AND
PUBLIC HEALTH
Vaughn believes that no community should be treated as a dumping ground and that polluters must be held accountable—not subsidized. He sponsored HB 874 (2023), which created an environmental-crimes unit within the Attorney General’s office to prosecute companies that poison our air and water.
IMMIGRATION AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Vaughn believes that everyone—regardless of immigration status—deserves to be treated with dignity and to have their rights respected. He sponsored the Dignity Not Detention Act to stop local governments from profiting off civil immigration detention.