3P’s Recommendations
Harford County and Maryland PRIMARY Election
Over the past few months, members of the 3P Protect Perryman Peninsula coalition have been meeting with candidates of both parties in preparation for the upcoming primary election on June 23, 2026. This effort was done at the request of 3P supporters throughout Harford County asking for our thoughts on candidates best suited to support 3P’s vision for Perryman and our county.
Following the Steering Committee’s recent review and deliberation process, we are pleased to announce the 3P recommended candidates for the 2026 primary election.
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3P PRIMARY ELECTION 2026 Recommendations
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| Position | 3P Recommendation | |
| County Executive | Bob Cassilly (R) | |
| County Council President | Tony Giangiordano (R) | |
| Council District F | Tamie Wainwright (D) | |
| Council District A | Jeff Beck (R) | |
| Council District B | Stephanie Flasch (R) | |
| Council District C | Jessica Ryley Hammond (D) | |
| Council District D | Jay Evans (R) | |
| Council District E | Hunter Baker (D)
Doug Phillips (R) |
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| Sheriff | Keith Runk (R) | |
| State Senator 34 | Blane Miller III (D)
Raj Goel (R) |
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| State House 34A | Andre Johnson (D)
Steve Johnson (D) |
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| State House 34B | Anthony Lyon (D)
Jake Taylor (R) |
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| State Comptroller | Brooke Lierman (D) | |
Candidate support for 3P PROTECT PERRYMAN PENINSULA
County Executive Candidate Statement – Bob Cassilly (R)
Candidate Statement Promoting Community-Centered Development: My administration has been an active listener in the Perryman community. I have met numerous times with community leaders to better understand their challenges and goals. As we enter the next round of updates to [...]
Council President Candidate Statement – Tony Giangiordano (R)
I support the vision and priorities of the 3P initiative to ensure Perryman’s future is built around clean water, safe neighborhoods, protected landscapes, strong community values, and responsible growth. Perryman has too often carried the burden of industrial growth without [...]
Council District F Candidate Statement – Tamie Wainwright (D)
Tamie Wainwright Candidate Statement To 3P Protect Perryman Peninsula, My work in District F has always been guided by a simple belief: when we understand the full story of a community, its history, its pressures, its strengths, and its aspirations, [...]
Council District A Candidate Statement – Jeff Beck (R)
I am honored to have earned the recommendation and support of 3P – Protect Perryman Peninsula. Like the Peninsula, much of District A is overburdened and underserved, so I am acutely aware of the damage done and work that is [...]
Council District B Candidate Statement – Stephanie Flasch (R)
As a candidate for Harford County Council District B and through my work as a community advocate with Friends of Harford, I value and am inspired by the work Protect Perryman Peninsula (3P) has done to advocate for the Perryman [...]
Council District C Candidate Statement – Jessica Ryley Hammond (D)
Having lived in Harford County since childhood, I care deeply about protecting the quality of life, natural resources and sense of community that make this county special. Perryman residents should not have to choose between economic opportunity and a healthy [...]
Council District D Candidate Statement – Jay Evans (R)
To the residents of Perryman and the Protect Perryman Peninsula community, First, thank you to the 3P Steering Committee for the opportunity to advocate with you for the future of Perryman and Harford County. After spending time and hearing the [...]
Council District E Candidate Statement – Hunter Baker (D)
I am proud that 3P has chosen me as a recommended candidate, and I hope to be a friend to the community. While the Perryman community is not within District “E”, as a former Perryman resident with family members still [...]
Council District E Candidate Statement – Doug Phillips (R)
I am proud to earn the recommendation of 3P. I am a traditional conservative who believes in preserving open and green space, strengthening infrastructure, safeguarding natural resources, and ensuring residents have a meaningful voice in decisions affecting their communities. Government [...]
Sheriff Candidate Statement – Keith Runk (R)
I am a 37-year law enforcement professional. I retired from the Maryland State Police in as the Assistant Commander of the Special Operations Division. I spent most of my career working jointly with Local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies [...]
State Senator 34 Candidate Statement – Blane Miller (D)
I am honored to receive the recommendation of 3P Protect Perryman Peninsula and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside residents and community leaders who care deeply about the future of Perryman and Harford County. My campaign is built around [...]
State House 34A Candidate Statement – Andre Johnson
I want the residents of Perryman and the surrounding communities to know that I hear your concerns clearly, and I take them seriously. The concerns surrounding the proposed development of the Perryman area are not just local frustrations, they are [...]
State House 34A Candidate Statement – Steve Johnson (D)
It was an honor to learn that I have again received the support of 3P (Protect Perryman Peninsula). The 3P group has stepped up, asked questions, checked legal standing on decisions made, and have held our elected officials accountable. That [...]
State House 34B Candidate Statement – Anthony Lyon (D)
I’m grateful to the 3P Steering Committee for selecting me as a recommended candidate for the 2026 primary election. Though my district encompasses just Bel Air and Abingdon, we are one county. During the 2022 campaign season, I got to [...]
State House 34B Candidate Statement – Jake Taylor (R)
I am proud to earn the support of Protect Perryman Peninsula. The fight to preserve the rural and small-town heritage of our community and maintain our quality of life is one that touches every corner of Harford County. From the [...]
State Comptroller Candidate Statement – Brooke Lierman (D)
I am grateful for the opportunity to share my support for 3P Protect Perryman Peninsula and for the residents who have worked so hard to protect their community, environment, and quality of life. Perryman’s future should be shaped by clean [...]
3P Protect Perryman Peninsula
3P is a grassroots, community based organization, striving to correct the egregious and illegal developments in Perryman and throughout Harford County.
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- Reversing Environmental and Racial Injustices
- Promoting Community-Centered Development
- Bolstering Infrastructure and Public Safety
- Expanding Green Space and Waterfront Access
- Acknowledging and Preserving Historic Contributions
- Enabling Sustainable Economic Development
- Developing Collaborative Planning and Governance
- Codifying Policy for Long-Term Protection
More information about the eight pillars of 3P’s community vision is at: https://protectperryman.com/3p-eight-pillars
The 34A guys, Andre & Steve both voted for the large Solar Fields on AG land negating our Zoning laws. I reached out to them and told Andre that when he was County Councilman for District A, he knew how hard we fought to protect Joppa. Did he think about us when he passed that bill? Not long enough apparently. So it may be that they were swept away by rhetoric, but they should not have voted that way. They should put Harford first, Democrat last. Disappointed in Andre and Steve.
Joppa has been loud and clear on this issue, and people are tired of feeling ignored. Local control matters, especially when it comes to zoning decisions that affect neighborhoods directly. Voters are going to remember votes like this, and they should be looking closely at every name on the ballot.