Melvin L. Stukes (March 15, 1948 – September 21, 2024) was an American politician who represented the 44th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates.

[1] Stukes was a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.

Prior to winning a seat in the Maryland General Assembly, Stukes served 13 years in the Baltimore City Council.

After high school he enlisted in U.S. Air Force, served three years until 1968 and later entered Morgan State University, where he earned a B.S.

During his stint on the Baltimore City Council, Stukes made national news by introducing a resolution that would ban the word nigger.