District 12A Delegates Won't Seek Re-election

Delegates James Malone and Steven DeBoy both announced Monday they will not seek re-election in 2014. 

Both Democrats represent District 12A, which straddles Howard and Baltimore Counties and includes parts of Elkridge and Ellicott City.

In an email to his constituents, Malone said that he felt he had "proudly served with distinction the area where I grew up, live and continue to raise my children," and that he was looking forward to spending more time with his family.

Earlier this year, he introduced legislation that would make talking on a phone while driving a primary offense. He was often in the area doing work related to his position as vice chair of the Environmental Matters Committe

In an interview with the Baltimore Sun, DeBoy said that the two made their decisions independently. DeBoy visited new businesses in Elkridge and was a vocal opponent of the redistricting that will see 12A and 12B merge in 2014.

He told the Sun that redistricting played a big role in his decision not to seek reelection.

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