Fighting for Baltimore and All of Maryland

Delegate Malcolm P. Ruff is committed to creating real, lasting change in the communities he serves. From justice reform to housing and healthcare, Malcolm stands on the front lines of progress.

Public Safety & Justice Reform

Malcolm P. Ruff believes every Marylander deserves to feel safe—without fear of systemic injustice. He’s working to build trust between communities and law enforcement through meaningful, accountable reform.

Key Initiatives:

  • HB55 – Good Cause Expungement Bill: Streamlines the expungement process for non-violent offenders seeking a second chance.

  • Secured a $20M settlement in the William Green case—one of the largest police brutality settlements in U.S. history.

  • Supports alternatives to incarceration, community violence intervention programs, and fair sentencing.

Economic Opportunity & Job Access

Malcolm P. Ruff is fighting to revitalize Baltimore’s economy with good-paying jobs, local business support, and training pathways.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Sponsored HB1126 – Child Support Arrearage to Work Pilot Program, linking unemployed parents to job opportunities.

  • Helped restore $15 million in cancer research funding, fueling Maryland’s biotech and research sectors.

  • Advocates for increased state investment in small and minority-owned businesses.

Affordable Housing

Safe, stable housing is a basic human right. Malcolm P. Ruff is focused on expanding housing access and protecting residents from displacement and neglect.

Housing Highlights:

  • Secured $800,000 for the Forest Park Renaissance Project, bringing renewed life to historic Baltimore neighborhoods.

  • Advocated for Condominium Reserve Fund Law reforms to protect residents from excessive fees and poor oversight.

  • Champions legislation to increase affordable housing inventory and improve rental protections.

Health Equity

Health outcomes should not be determined by ZIP code. Malcolm P. Ruff is pushing for policies that reduce disparities and expand access to care.

Progress So Far:

  • Secured $1 million in funding for the renovation of the St. Agnes Hospital Mother-Baby Unit.

  • Reinstated Low Intensity Support Services grants for Marylanders with developmental disabilities.

  • Advocates for increased behavioral health resources and maternal health care in underserved areas.

Racial Equity & Reparative Justice

Malcolm P. Ruff is a strong voice for equity and reckoning with the past to create a better future.

Bold Steps:

  • Co-sponsored HB1422 – Maryland Reparations Commission, a first-of-its-kind effort to study and propose reparative justice solutions.

  • Active member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, advancing priorities that close racial gaps in wealth, education, and healthcare.

Government Transparency & Accountability

Public trust requires public truth. Malcolm P. Ruff is leading efforts to increase transparency in Maryland governance.

Commitment to Integrity:

  • Pushes for open budgeting processes and ethics reform.

  • Supports efforts to modernize state technology systems for public access.

  • Believes in regular community town halls and real-time constituent feedback channels.

Make an impact today

Your contribution helps power real change in Baltimore and across Maryland. Every dollar supports community outreach, voter engagement, and a bold legislative agenda.

Mail a Check:
Committee for Malcolm P. Ruff
P.O. Box 22067,
Baltimore, MD 21203

Together, we can build a safer, fairer, and more vibrant Maryland