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Harry Bhandari

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State House D-8 · Maryland · Serving since 2019
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Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Harry Bhandari, a Democrat, has served in the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 8 since January 2019. Born October 1, 1977, in Nepal, he became the first Nepali American elected to a state legislature in the United States. Between 2018 and 2026 he won two elections and lost two, including an unsuccessful bid in the 2024 Democratic primary for Maryland's 2nd congressional district.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.
Years in office
7
Elections won
2
Bills sponsored
537
Cosponsored
55
Committees
1

Committee Assignments

1 committee
member·Economic Matters
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District
Population
125,186
Median HH Income
$86K
Unemployment
4.4%
Bachelor's+
35.0%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
38.2
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
10.4%
HS or Higher
92.4%
Median Home Value
$284K
Median Rent
$1,652/mo
Owner-Occupied
64.3%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.