William M. Valentine is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 2A . He was elected in November 2022 after winning the Republican primary and facing no general election opposition; he assumed office on January 11, 2023. A retired police lieutenant with over 25 years in law enforcement, Valentine previously ran unsuccessfully for Frederick County Council in 2018 and worked as an investigator for the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office . His platform emphasizes limited government, support for law enforcement, tax limits, natural resource preservation, Second Amendment rights, and tougher sentences for violent crimes and handgun violations. Notable positions include Deputy Minority Whip and service on the House Judiciary Committee , plus task forces on judicial facility safety and state's attorneys' transparency standards. He is married with two children and affiliated with groups like the Fraternal Order of Police, Masons, and American Legion.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Delone Catholic High School ; A.A. in criminal justice from Frederick Community College ; trained at Frederick Police Department Academy .
• Political Experience:
  • Maryland House of Delegates, District 2A : Judiciary Committee; Deputy Minority Whip ; various subcommittees and task forces.
  • Candidate, Frederick County Council .
  • Candidate, Maryland House District 4 .
• Professional Experience: Police Officer, Thurmont PD ; Deputy Sheriff, Garrett County ; Police Officer/Lieutenant, Westminster PD ; Investigator, Frederick County State's Attorney .