Delegate Eric Luedtke

01/17/2026

Jumping in a freezing cold Chesapeake Bay in January for charity? Who could turn that down?

This year I'm joining some of my friends in the Maryland Park Service for their plunge. If you want to support the amazing athletes of Special Olympics Maryland by sponsoring my plunge, donate here:

Experience inclusion at the Plunge ＼ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ／

01/02/2026

If your New Year's resolution involves getting outside more often, check out the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Miles for Maryland Challenge. Celebrate America's 250th birthday by hiking 250 miles of trail over the course of the year in Maryland's amazing State Parks. I'm signed up, hope to see you out on the trail!

Park Service Launches Miles for Maryland Challenge December 29, 2025 Miles for Maryland The Maryland Park Service is challenging visitors to walk one mile for each year since the founding of our country – 250 miles for America’s 250th. The “Miles for Maryland” Trail Challenge encourages ever...

12/10/2025

There are plenty of dedicated, selfless public servants still out there, despite the mess that is our national politics.

That's why it's more important than ever to celebrate leaders like Speaker Adrienne Jones..

Former Speaker Adrienne Jones was never about climbing the ladder or getting the headlines or social media clicks, writes Eric Luedtke, she was about doing the right thing, day in and day out, and it's worth pausing to honor that as she steps down.

12/07/2025

All of this. Adrienne Jones has shown that you can do big things in government without chasing every TV camera or social media click.

We need more of that.

As Adrienne A. Jones steps down from the top position in the Maryland House of Delegates, those who have worked closely with her say she’s left her mark as someone who has quietly built coalitions, nurtured talent and set a high bar for integrity in the sometimes unwieldy House chamber.

12/06/2025

211 years ago, Maryland's iconic Casselman Bridge was built as a part of the National Road, America's first federally funded highway. The Road connected the east coast with the midwest and marked the beginning of the age of transportation improvements that built the American economy into a world powerhouse.

Today, our team at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland State Highway Administration are restoring it so future generations can explore this piece of our collective heritage.

GRANTSVILLE – Restoration work is currently underway at the Casselman River Bridge in Grantsville, with the park closed for the duration of the construction.

10/11/2025

Jake Weissman is one of the best, most dedicated, kindest people I know. I'm excited for him and for the State, you couldn't find a better person to run DBM in this moment.

Weissmann was chief of staff for two Democratic Senate presidents: current President Bill Ferguson and the late, longtime President Thomas V. Mike Miller, from Prince George’s County.

09/27/2025

When most people in MoCo think of State Parks in the county, they only think of Seneca Creek, which is an amazing place.

But we actually have two more, Patuxent River and Monocacy NRMA. And if you're looking to get off the beaten path, they're both worth a visit.

Jeff Holland: Exploring Patuxent River State Park’s endless possibilities

09/24/2025

There's nothing more inspiring than to spend time with a bunch of smart, engaged college students who are interested in making a difference in the world. Thanks to Delegate Emily Shetty for inviting me to hang out for a bit with her University of Maryland Fellows students!

09/19/2025

Almost thirty years ago, Sierra Club leader Nancy Davis first taught a high school student who cared about the environment how to get a bill passed in Annapolis. It was me. It was such a blessing to be able to catch up with her at the Maryland LCV Changemakers last night.