Antoine M. Thompson is a proven leader, housing and jobs advocate, and environmental champion who has spent more than a decade delivering real results for families. Throughout his career, Antoine has turned bold ideas into effective laws that strengthen communities.

As a former Buffalo City Council Member and New York State Senator, Antoine authored groundbreaking legislation advancing fair housing, expanding opportunities for minority-owned businesses, and protecting the environment. In the Senate, he served as Deputy Majority Whip, Co-Chair of the Senate Campaign Committee, and Chair of the Senate MWBE Task Force.

Since moving to Maryland, Antoine has continued to fight for working families, testifying before the Maryland General Assembly and leading coalitions to advance policies that expand opportunity. He has been a strong voice on foreclosure prevention, recognizing that homeownership remains one of the most powerful ways families build generational wealth.

District 25 deserves a representative who can lead and deliver results on day one. Antoine Thompson is ready to bring his experience to Annapolis and fight for District 25 families.

Policy Objectives

Families across Maryland are being squeezed by rising costs. Our platform is focused on putting money back in people’s pockets and making everyday life more affordable.

• Deliver property tax relief for homeowners through a Maryland STAR rebate program, patterned after a similar program in New York state, that helps offset high local property taxes, especially in Prince George’s County.

  
  

• Protect families from utility bill spikes by capping excessive utility rate increases, reducing non-essentials fees on the bills, and supporting energy efficiency projects for homeowners and renters, and renewable energy generation in the state. Hold other states accountable that are driving up energy costs for residents of Prince George’s County. .

  
  

• Require data centers to pay their fair share by providing on-site energy and water capacity so local residents are not burdened with higher bills or strained infrastructure. Require them to use solar, wind, and biofuels to reduce energy costs and combat pollution.

  
  

• Provide student loan relief through service by creating a state tax credit for residents who complete meaningful volunteer service in their communities.

  
  

• Investigate the high costs of auto and homeowners’ insurance in Prince George’s County.

  
  

• Investigate the opportunity to cap annual rental increases for senior citizens.

  
  

• Expand child care funding subsidies for working and middle class families in Prince George’s County.

Education Background

SUNY Brockport, Bachelor's of Science

University at Ghana

Medaille College, Doctor of Laws