About
Stanford Fraser
Stanford's Story
Stanford Fraser is a public defender in Prince George's County and a candidate for Maryland House of Delegates, District 24. A Howard University and Harvard Law graduate, Stanford has spent nine years representing county residents in court who couldn't afford a lawyer — trying more than 100 cases and serving thousands of clients.
He has testified in Annapolis on legislation to ban no-knock warrants, require body cameras for police, and decriminalize drug possession. He is an active member of 100 Black Men of Prince George's County and Rise Prince George's County, and volunteers regularly at expungement fairs across the county.
Education & Beyond
For the last nine years, Stanford Fraser has stood beside Prince George's County residents in their hardest moments, as their public defender in the courtroom, their voice in Annapolis, and their neighbor here in Landover. Now he's running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 24 to keep fighting for the people who need it most.
Stanford grew up believing that the law should protect everyone equally. That belief led him to Howard University, where he graduated with honors in 2013 with a degree in History and Community Development. At Howard, Stanford didn't just study, he worked for the community. As a volunteer with Amnesty International, he organized college students across DC and led protests and lobby sessions in Annapolis as part of the campaign to repeal Maryland's death penalty. Maryland repealed it that same year.
Stanford then attended Harvard Law School, where he spent his final two years representing low-income tenants and homeowners facing eviction in Boston Housing Court. There he coordinated with community organizations to bring free legal advice directly to the people who needed it.
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Since 2017, Stanford has served as a public defender in Prince George's County. He has also testified in Annapolis in support of legislation to ban no-knock warrants, decriminalize personal possession of drugs, and require police officers to wear body cameras.
In the community, Stanford is a member of 100 Black Men, Rise Prince George's County, and he regularly volunteers with Community Legal Services of Prince George's County. Stanford lives in Landover with his wife, Michele, and their son, Tre(y). He is running for the House of Delegates because District 24 deserves a delegate who has already spent years doing the work.
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Education as the Great Equalizer
Education is the great equalizer. Ensuring educational equality is the best way to create social mobility. Stanford directly serves the education of Prince George's County youth as a mentor with 100 Black Men. And understands how the Blueprint for Maryland Schools. Stanford will advocate to adopt the "Mississippi Miracle" policies that improved the educational outcomes in Black and Brown communities.
Lowering Utility Bills
People across District 24 have felt the pain of ever increasing utility bills. Stanford will advocate for legislation reforming the regulatory environment to speed up the construction of clean energy projects, transmission lines, and water infrastructure in order to lower utility costs.
Protecting the Environment
Stanford is dedicated to creating green infrastructure and protecting our tree canopy. We can reduce pollution by adding more sidewalks, bike lanes, and busing infrastructure. He will also advocate to reform laws to expand nuclear plant sites in Maryland. More nuclear power would not only increase the supply of clean energy but would reduce utility bill costs. And we must continue efforts to clean and preserve the Chesapeake Bay.
Affordable Healthcare
Healthcare costs are one of the largest burdens families face in District 24. Stanford is dedicated to lowering healthcare costs by looking to reform certificate of need laws, prescription expiration rules for items such as glasses, and providing quicker pathways to practice for qualified foreign trained doctors.
Economic Growth
Our district is heavily dependent on the federal economy. Stanford will work to expand our industries and attract new investment dollars in the Commanders Stadium replacement discussions.
Criminal
Justice
Reform
Public Safety
Less that 10% of 911 calls are for ongoing violent offenses. Jurisdictions across the country have successfully created first responder units made up of paramedics, nurses, and social workers to respond to mental and public health calls for service. This frees up police officers to respond to incidents that harm the public safety while allowing residents to get the help they need. In Annapolis, Stanford will help create and expand these health based first responders here in Prince George's.
Closing Corporate Tax Loopholes
Many large businesses operate as LLCs, partnerships, or S-corporations to become exempt from federal and state corporate income taxes. Maryland should end this loophole by taxing the largest businesses with these structures. By exempting each company’s first $1 million profits, we would ensure that only about 2% of such companies pay the tax. This reform could generate an estimated $745 million in revenue. This idea is based on information from Fair Share Maryland.