05/23/2026
Wishing Success — Introducing Maryland Gubernatorial Candidate John A. Myrick
By Dr. Qin Wang (12/10/2025)
Last night (12/3/2025), at the Howard County Republican Christmas Dinner, I met Maryland gubernatorial candidate John A. Myrick. After learning about his intention to run, I proactively asked to interview him on the spot, and he gladly agreed. As an amateur writer, I feel it is my responsibility to introduce candidates to the Chinese community, because the position of governor affects the daily lives of every Maryland resident.
Maryland’s tax increases in the past two years have been obvious. For example, the biennial vehicle registration fee—directly tied to every household—rose from $135 (2023) to $221 (2024) and then to $245 (2025), an increase of nearly 80%. Another example is the much-discussed speed-camera fines, which have jumped from the previous $40 to as high as possible to $425. It’s not that these increases are entirely unjustified, but they certainly give people the impression that the government is desperate for money.
And in fact, that impression is justified. Since Moore took office in January 2023, the State government has not only generally raised taxes through vehicle fees, but also implemented a “tax the rich without helping the poor” policy. For example, income above $500,000 is now subject to higher income tax; and dividend income that was previously tax-exempt is now taxed at 2%; and certain technology industries face a new 3% service tax. It may feel satisfying emotionally, but have we considered that scaring away wealthy residents and businesses means fewer jobs for ordinary people?
Despite these aggressive tax measures, according to The Washington Post, Maryland still faces a $1.4 billion deficit—nearly one-quarter of the state’s total budget. I still remember the current governor’s campaign slogan: “Leave no one behind.” After three years in office, the policy he has actually delivered is “Leave no one behind—when it comes to tax increases.”
There’s a saying that at the national level, leaders should be liberal (it sounds noble?), while at the local level, leaders should be conservative (they know how to manage money?). A selfish
logic, perhaps—but for the wellbeing of Maryland’s people, we truly need a change in leadership.
So, who exactly is this John A. Myrick who wants to be governor?
John is 61 years old—strong, capable, and at the prime of his career. He grew up in a Maryland working-class family, attended public schools, and served 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, 10 of
those years as an aviator. After retiring from the military, he worked for many years in law enforcement and in the federal government. Listening to his self-introduction, I was genuinely moved. His background is quite similar to Vice President Vance’s—truly impressive! Let’s take a look at his policy platform:
1. Fiscal Policy: Reduce wasteful spending and focus on efficient use of state funds.
2. Education: Improve the education system without “bankrupting the state budget.”
3. Economy: Support economic development, with attention to the working class and veterans.
4. National Security: Draw on his intelligence and defense experience, emphasizing safety
and counter-terrorism.
5. Political Philosophy: Advocate for “serving the people of Maryland,” prioritizing common-sense governance over partisan politics.
Should we believe that John can truly achieve these goals? After our conversation, I felt very confident in him. He said he likes to compare Maryland with Pennsylvania. These two states are
neighbors, but Pennsylvania has twice the population of Maryland, and its road network is far larger (its interstate highways are roughly three times ours). Yet Pennsylvania’s annual vehicle
registration fee is only $48—less than half of ours. And the state currently has a budget surplus of $11 billion. Among that surplus, $8 billion is kept as state’s Rainy Day reserve fund. John also
emphasized multiple times that Pennsylvania’s governor is a Democrat. As someone who works with statistics, I couldn’t help but smile—in this comparison. When the governor’s political party
becomes a control variable, the conclusions are even more convincing.
John went on to tell me that it’s not just Pennsylvania. Our other neighbors—Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia—all have budget surpluses as well. This is puzzling. At the national level, we share the same political and economic environment. At the regional level, we are all close to Washington, D.C., sharing similar local conditions. So why has Maryland, in just a few years, gone from a surplus under the previous administration to a deficit under the current one?
I have been living in Maryland for many years. We live here, we work here. Many of my friends, like me, consider Maryland as our home. Let us take action and use our votes to choose a
competent leader—someone who knows how to manage money. Let us give Mr. John A. Myrick, who has protected this country from the skies and protected the people on the ground, a chance.
(Note: All economic data referenced in this article were mentioned by Mr. Myrick during the
interview and later verified by the author through ChatGPT.)
https://johnmyrickformdgovernor.org/
Author Qin Wang, a longtime resident of Howard County, is currently retired, enjoying travel and writing. She holds a PhD of Political Science from Southern Illinois at Carbondale.
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