Meet Delegate Chao Wu

A Vote for Wu is a Vote for You.

I am running for reelection to the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 9A. I have served District 9A since 2023, representing parts of Howard and Montgomery Counties.

My district includes the following communities: Clarksville, Ellicott City, Highland, Dayton, West Friendship, Glenelg, Glenwood, Woodstock, Woodbine, Lisbon, Cooksville, Sykesville, and Marriottsville in Howard County; and Clarksburg and Damascus in Montgomery County.

I am a data scientist, a husband, a father of two school-age children, an immigrant, a community volunteer, and a former member of the Howard County Board of Education.

My official page is: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/Details/wu01

My legislative service includes:

  1. Member, House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee (2026–present)
  2. Member, House Ways and Means Committee (2023–2025)
  3. Member, Howard County Delegation and Montgomery County Delegation
  4. Treasurer, Maryland House AAPI Caucus
  5. Co-chair, Maryland STEM and Emerging Technology Caucus
  6. Member, Maryland Transit Caucus
  7. Member, Maryland Apprenticeship 2030 Commission

Please contact our office at chao.wu@house.maryland.gov with any questions. We would love to hear from you and assist you.

During the legislative interim, we hold monthly, in-person office hours on weekends in different communities throughout District 9A, together with Delegate Natalie Ziegler. Please visit our office hours schedule for upcoming dates and locations. We look forward to hearing from you directly.

Who is Delegate Chao Wu?

Background and Public Service

I have served as a Maryland State Delegate of District 9A, representing Howard and Montgomery counties since 2023. As an immigrant, parent, engineer, and data scientist, I bring a practical, balanced perspective to public service, grounded in evidence, collaboration, and my commitment to Maryland families.

Legislative Service

  • House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee: 2026–present
  • House Ways and Means Committee: 2023–2025
  • Howard County Delegation and Montgomery County Delegation: Member
  • Maryland House AAPI Caucus: Treasurer
  • Maryland STEM and Emerging Technology Caucus: Co-chair
  • Maryland Transit Caucus: Member
  • Maryland Apprenticeship 2030 Commission: Member

Education and Community Leadership

Before joining the General Assembly, I served on the Howard County Board of Education from 2018 to 2022, including as Board Chair from 2020 to 2021. During my tenure, I also served on the BOE Audit Committee and the Howard County Spending Affordability Committee and was elected to the Board of Directors of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE).

My community service began long before I held elected office. I served on the River Hill Village Board and the Columbia Association Board, working with residents to strengthen our neighborhoods and address community needs. These experiences continue to guide how I listen to constituents, evaluate policies, and solve problems.

Educational and Professional Background

Growing up in a low-income family shaped my understanding of the importance of education, opportunity, and economic mobility. I earned my Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park, a master’s degree from the National University of Singapore, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Science and Technology of China.

My work as an engineer and data scientist has taught me to examine evidence, consider different perspectives, and develop practical solutions. I apply those same principles to the social and economic challenges facing Maryland.

My Priorities

My legislative work focuses on:

  • Improving education, including funding formulas that reflect enrollment and population growth.
  • Strengthening infrastructure and protecting our environment, with reliable transportation and affordable energy.
  • Supporting safe communities and better public health.
  • Addressing workforce shortages and creating jobs, including through apprenticeships, STEM education, and emerging technologies.
  • Expanding economic opportunity and lowering costs for middle-class families and those working to rise out of poverty.

I am committed to finding common ground among diverse perspectives and advancing policies that deliver lasting results. I also want to encourage students, immigrants, and young people to participate in public service and help shape Maryland’s future.

Thank you for your support. Together, we can make Maryland a better place for all of us.