Assembly member Brian Maher, R–Walden, announced Thursday, Nov. 6 that he has been called to active duty as part of the Navy Reserve and will be deployed overseas in a designated combat area for a period of nine months.
Maher, whose 101st Assembly District includes part of Delaware County, said his district office “will remain fully staffed and operational to continue assisting residents.” Maher announced his deployment with a letter mailed to each of his constituents, according to a news release from his office.
“It has been the honor of my life to serve the people of the 101st District,” Maher said. “As I temporarily fulfill my duties in a different capacity, I want to reassure residents that our commitment to serving them remains steadfast. My team will continue to advocate for your needs with the same passion and diligence that define our office, and I will continue to introduce and advocate for legislation that is important to our communities.”
Maher said additional staff members have been hired “to strengthen district operations and ensure ongoing communication with constituents across one of the largest Assembly districts in the state.”
“There is no more admirable call to answer than the one to serve your nation. I deeply admire Assemblyman Maher for his unwavering commitment to his country and wish him a safe deployment abroad. I am confident that his staff will continue to serve and meet the needs of the constituents of the 101st district during his absence,” said Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay R-Pulaski.
“I will miss my family and my community deeply, but I carry their spirit with me every day,” Maher said. “Serving both my district and my nation is a privilege I do not take lightly. I look forward to returning home in 2026 to continue the work we’ve started together.”
According to the release, Maher enlisted in the Navy Reserve in July 2018. Over the past seven years, he has been promoted to the rank of petty officer second class, rated as a logistics specialist. He has served exclusively with expeditionary warfare units, including a cargo unit based in Lakehurst, New Jersey and, more recently, logistical support units attached to Navy SEALs and Naval Special Warfare units in Little Creek, Virginia, the release stated.
Maher said he intends to run for re-election in 2026.
