Shelly L. Hettleman

Shelly L. Hettleman is a Democratic State Senator representing Maryland's 11th Legislative District. First elected to the House of Delegates in 2014, she served in that capacity until her appointment to the State Senate in February 2020. As a senator, Hettleman serves on the Budget and Taxation Committee. Her sponsored legislation has addressed a range of issues, including student loan debt, protections for children and the elderly from abuse, and the expansion of contraceptive access. Prior to her time in elected office, she worked as a campaign manager for U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, directed a domestic violence program, and served as a legislative assistant to then-Congressman Cardin.