CAMBRIDGE – Thomas S. Hutchinson announced, in front of a crowd of supporters and well-wishers in downtown Cambridge on Thursday, March 24, that he will be running for the Maryland House of Delegates for District 37B. Hutchinson set his sights on becoming the next delegate for the district following the decision by Johnny Mautz, R-Talbot, to file for State Senate in the upcoming 2022 election.

During his announcement, Hutchinson pledged to “provide economic growth and job creation throughout the region; focus on public safety and support law enforcement and first responders; protect small businesses, watermen and farmers from unnecessary regulations and taxation; ensure that parents have a final voice in what is taught in our schools; defend the Constitution and fight any attempts to infringe upon the Second Amendment; fight tax increases including the automatic annual tax increase on gasoline; and finally, to make a beautiful place to live even better.”

Hutchinson, a resident of Dorchester County, is a business leader, entrepreneur and a strong advocate for the Eastern Shore, a statement from his campaign said. Most notably, Hutchinson’s contributions to the region have focused on economic growth and prosperity

He served more than eight years as a volunteer, board member and eventually board president of Cambridge Main Street. During his tenure, downtown Cambridge experienced a major resurgence of restaurants, retail, beautification and tourism. He continues to be an active volunteer today.

Hutchinson is the Chief Ironman Booster for IronClub Maryland, the organization that funds and supports both Ironman Maryland and Ironman 70.3 Eagleman triathlons. Both events produce an economic impact of more than $5 million* annually to the mid- and lower-shore regions. In 2014, when the World Triathlon Corporation approached Dorchester County to host a full-distance Ironman event, Hutchinson recognized the economic benefits of hosting an international event that attracts thousands of athletes and visitors to the region.

He began to work collaboratively with the late Race Director Gerry Boyle, the department of tourism and the offices of economic development to secure the event. Hutchinson is a proud finisher of Ironman Maryland and continues to be an active volunteer for both events annually.

Hutchinson is a member of the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce, the Cambridge Business Professional Group, the Sons of the American Legion and Milton Church. In addition, he is a past member of the Cambridge Economic Steering Committee, a past director of the Chesapeake College Foundation Board of Directors, a past Rotarian, and a former volunteer fireman.

Hutchinson, a business executive for over 30 years, is the owner of Hutchinson Home Services LLC, a home improvement company serving the region, which he established in 2020. He earned his MBA at Loyola University of Maryland, Baltimore, and his Bachelor of Science in computer science at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He is also a graduate of Shore Leadership.

* Economic impact data provided from studies conducted by The Business Economic and Community Outreach Network of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University.