William Valentine

William M. Valentine (born 1971/1972) is an American politician. He is a member for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 2A in Washington and Frederick counties. He was previously a candidate for the Frederick County Council in 2018. seeking to succeed outgoing state Delegate Dan Cox, who unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2022. He was later redrawn into District 2A. He won the Republican primary election with 22.9 percent of the vote, placing second behind incumbent state delegate William J. Wivell. He faced no formal opposition in the general election.

In the legislature Valentine was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 11, 2023. He is a member of the House Judiciary Committee.

Political positions During his 2022 House of Delegates campaign, Valentine ran on a platform that included advocating for limited state government, supporting law enforcement, limiting taxes, preserving natural resources, and defending the Second Amendment. He also supports tougher sentences for violent criminals and people who commit handgun violations.

During the 2026 legislative session, Valentine voted against a bill that would prohibit counties from entering into 287(g) program agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying that he wants counties that choose to participate in the program to be able to transfer custody of individuals with detainers in secure facilities like detention centers.

Personal life Valentine is married. He attends religious services at the Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church in Rocky Ridge, Maryland.