Christa Tichy, a master electrician and small business owner, is on track to become a new member of the Montgomery County delegation in the Maryland General Assembly. Currently residing in the Norbeck neighborhood of Rockville, Tichy has declared victory in the Democratic primary for the House of Delegates seat, which is being vacated by Del. Bonnie Cullison, who is retiring after 16 years.
As of the latest results, Tichy is in third place with approximately 13% of the vote, with some ballots still being processed. She is expected to join fellow Democrats Charlotte Crutchfield and Vaughn Stewart, as well as state Senator Ben Kramer, in representing District 19, which encompasses areas such as Aspen Hill, Laytonsville, Derwood, and Wheaton.
Tichy, who runs her own contracting business, C&T Contracting LLC, has expressed her commitment to advocating for working families and promoting equity and sustainable growth in the community. “I am deeply humbled and incredibly honored,” she stated from a vacation in Wyoming.
Having previously served as the secretary of the county’s Democratic Central Committee, Tichy has been active in local politics for several years, although she has not held a major elected position before. She began her journey as a single mother, enrolling at Montgomery College to become an electrician to provide better support for her children. Now, she teaches vocational classes at the same college.
Initially, Tichy aimed to run for an at-large county council seat but switched her focus to the House of Delegates after Cullison announced her retirement. In a previous campaign for the District 6 seat in 2022, she garnered less than 5% of the vote. This time, she has garnered the support of 14 unions and emphasized her commitment to workers, particularly in blue-collar professions.
Her campaign has also highlighted priorities such as enhancing vocational education, increasing access to affordable housing, and supporting small business owners. With no Republican candidates running for the seat, Tichy is not expected to face any opposition in the upcoming November election.
Four other Democratic candidates competed for the position, with Tichy narrowly defeating consultant Sebastian Johnson by less than a percentage point according to unofficial election results.
Tichy remains optimistic about her potential role in the Assembly, stating, “Our diversity is our greatest strength, and by working together, there is no challenge we cannot overcome.”
Reported by HarborBeat based on The Baltimore Banner (source).
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