Vaughn Stewart (politician)


Vaughn Stewart is an American attorney and politician. He has served as the delegate for Maryland's 19th legislative district since 2019. As an attorney, Stewart worked for Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, a multinational law firm based in Washington, D.C. Stewart also worked on pro bono matters, providing legal assistance to refugees.

Early life and education

Stewart was born on November 15, 1988 in Anniston, Alabama. Stewart received a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctor from New York University.

Career

During law school, Stewart interned for the United States Domestic Policy Council in the Obama Administration. In 2015, he served as Policy Director for Jamie Raskin's first congressional campaign.

Community activism

Prior to being elected delegate, Stewart served as Treasurer and precinct chairperson of the District 19 Democratic Club. In 2016, he was appointed by Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett to the Community Development Advisory Committee. Stewart has served on the boards of the Action Committee for Transit and the Montgomery County Renters Alliance. Stewart is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Maryland legislature

On January 9, 2019, Stewart was sworn into the Maryland General Assembly as a Delegate for District 19. He serves on the Environment and Transportation Committee.
On January 7, 2020, Stewart announced his endorsement of Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.

Personal life

Stewart is married to Alexandra Tucker Stewart, an attorney at WilmerHale. Together they have one child, Finn Stewart.
Stewart is a two-time cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with salivary gland cancer in 2007 and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2017. Both cancers have since gone into remission.