Delegate Dr. Harry Bhandari

Proven leadership. Real results for District 8.

Bill Signing Ceremony with the Governor
Bill Signing Ceremony with the Governor
Election 2026 Kickoff Event
Election 2026 Kickoff Event
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Delegate Harry Bhandari in conversation with community members
8+Years of Service
About the Delegate

Fighting For Working Families with Purpose & Pride

Delegate Harry Bhandari, PhD, represents Maryland’s 8th Legislative District in Baltimore County. He is a lifelong educator and public servant who attended Johns Hopkins University and earned a PhD from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Since 2019, Delegate Bhandari has secured and supported over $150 million for District 8, with investments benefiting the schools of Rossville Elementary, Nottingham Middle, Red House Run Elementary, McCormick, Fullerton, Elmwood, Villa Cresta, Pine Grove, Overlea, Parkville, and Perry Hall.

He has also supported improvements at Linover Park, Double Rock Park, Golden Ring Park, Holland Hills Park, Franklin Point, Dearborne Dog Park, Rosedale Recreation Center, Middle River Recreation Center, Parkville Senior Center, Middle River Senior Center, Harford Park Community Center, and the AAPI community center feasibility study.

As Chair of the Land Use and Zoning Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, he remains committed to addressing the housing crisis, strengthening schools, promoting responsible growth, expanding access to quality health care, supporting small businesses, and delivering results for District 8 families.

I am committed to strengthening our public schools, protecting access to healthcare, nurturing our local economy, and safeguarding our environment.”

— Delegate Dr. Harry Bhandari
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Del Bhandari TOD Question Governor hearing in ECM (HB894)
Delegate Harry Bhandari Speaks on HB 774
Legislative Record

Bills Delivered

Focused on real solutions that improve lives, strengthen communities, and drive progress across Maryland.

28+ Bills Passed
100% Committed to Maryland
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Public Access HB1563 / CH0165 2024 Regular Session
01

Reducing Emergency Room Wait Times

Authorizes a review of insurance claim and emergency care authorization decisions and requires a statewide study of hospital and post-acute care bed capacity to improve healthcare access and planning.
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Public Access HB 435 2024 Regular Session
03

Open Captioning in Movie Theaters

Decreasing from eight to four the number of screens in a motion picture house above which the motion picture house is required to provide open movie captioning.
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Policy Priorities

Fighting For What Matters

Six core commitments powering every decision Delegate Bhandari makes in Annapolis.

Jobs & Economy

Creating better opportunities and supporting small businesses that keep District 8 thriving.

Education

Investing in our schools and the next generation because every child deserves a quality education.

Healthcare

Affordable, accessible care for every family, protecting Medicaid, Medicare, and mental health services.

Cost of Living

Lowering everyday expenses for Maryland families

Community

Stronger neighborhoods, safer communities

Fair Representation

Government that works for you, not the powerful

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