Delegate Melissa Wells is a bold advocate for the 40th district, labor leader, financial security specialist, and was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018. 

Delegate Wells currently serves as the Assistant Majority Leader, Deputy Majority Whip, Vice-Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, and the Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus Legislative Review Board. In addition to these leadership roles, Delegate Wells serves on the Ways and Means Committee, as well as, the Revenues and Racing and Gaming Subcommittees.

Over her last 4 years in office, Delegate Wells has:

• Secured over $100 Million Dollars for the 40th District along with team 40 in just 4 years in office

• Given over $150,000 in Scholarships to students here in the 40th District

• Secured investments into Urban Farming in Baltimore City for  growing access to healthy food & creating a pipeline of future entrepreneurs

• Passed legislation to reduce barriers to Opioid Treatment Programs helping us fight the opioid crisis

• Passed Legislation to Restore Local Control of the Baltimore City Police Department helping us ensure that decisions about Police are made at local level

• Passed legislation that will give automatic expungement for non-convictions giving individuals a real shot at a second chance

In her professional life, Delegate Wells works with North America’s Building Trades Union where Delegate Wells works as Special Assistant to the President. She helps residents — including  women, youth, and returning citizens — find apprenticeships and secure family-supporting careers that provide the stability we all deserve.

Melissa knows that creating opportunities for all Baltimoreans to participate in building stronger communities and a more inclusive economy is the only way to ensure a brighter future for Baltimore.