Prodigal delegate returns, Leonard retires, Moore stocks the bench, more, in political notes

Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat is interested in legislating again, Dels. Jheanelle Wilkins and Karen Toles have roles in National Black Caucus of State Legislators, PSC spokesperson steps away and four new district judges take the bench, in political notes.

By: Christine Condon, William J. Ford, Steve Crane

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 1,118

Last Updated: 5 days, 19 hours ago

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Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat (R-Frederick and Carroll) famously washed his hands of the General Assembly this spring, refusing to participate in committee or floor sessions in what he called a protest of Republicans’ lack of clout in the legislature.

From late February through the end of the legislative session, Bouchat would show up on most mornings that the House was in session, register his presence, then turn around and drive to his business in Arbutus …

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