Maryland State Delegate Joe Vogel is a Uruguay-born, trilingual public servant and rising progressive leader in Maryland. He immigrated with his family from Montevideo as a child, and grew up in Maryland, where his Jewish heritage and Latin American roots have deeply shaped his identity and motivations.
Joe earned his B.A. in political science at George Washington University and later completed a master’s in public policy at Harvard. Since 2023, he has represented District 17 (Montgomery County) in the Maryland House of Delegates, serving on the influential Ways & Means Committee.
In his work, he has championed issues including education equity, youth mental health services, legislative protections against hate crimes, and inclusive representation. As someone who bridges multiple identities — Latino, Jewish, and Gen Z — Joe offers a compelling lens into how diverse communities can shape public life and policy.