2026 Maryland House of Delegates election
The 2026 Maryland House of Delegates election will be held on November 3, 2026 to elect all 141 members of the chamber. This will coincide with the election of all 47 of Maryland's state senators, along with other statewide offices.
Background
In the 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris won 52 districts, while Donald Trump won 36. Republicans represent two districts won by Harris in 2024: [|District 33B] and [|District 38B].Retirements
As of, a total of 12 delegates have announced their retirement, 6 of whom are retiring to run for other offices.Democrats
- District 13: Jennifer R. Terrasa is retiring to run for clerk of the Howard County Circuit Court.
- District 14: Pamela E. Queen is retiring.
- District 19: Bonnie Cullison is retiring.
- District 22: Anne Healey is retiring.
- District 23: Adrian Boafo is reitring to run for Congress in Maryland's 5th congressional district.
- District 29B: Brian M. Crosby is retiring.
- District 41: Malcolm Ruff is retiring to run for state senate in District 41.
Republicans
- District 1A: Jim Hinebaugh is retiring.
- District 5: Christopher Bouchat is retiring to run for governor.
- District 31: Nic Kipke is retiring to run for state senate in the 31st district.
- District 42A: Nino Mangione is retiring to run for the Baltimore County Council.
- District 42C: Joshua Stonko is retiring.
District 1A
District 1A encompasses all of Garrett County and part of Allegany County. One-term Republican incumbent Jim Hinebaugh was elected with 77.3 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Edward Clemons Jr., former mayor of Luke
- Dan Duggan, chief judge of the Garrett County Orphans' Court
- Tim Thomas, entrepreneur
Declined
- Jim Hinebaugh, incumbent state delegate
District 1B
District 1B encompasses the city of Cumberland and parts of Frostburg, both in Allegany County. Three-term Republican incumbent Jason C. Buckel was re-elected with 96.4 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jason C. Buckel, incumbent state delegate
District 1C
District 1C includes east Allegany and west Washington counties. One-term Republican incumbent Terry Baker was elected with 76.0 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Terry Baker, incumbent state delegate
District 2A
District 2A includes east Washington and north Frederick counties. Its Republican incumbents, William Valentine and William J. Wivell, won a combined 98.2 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- William Valentine, incumbent state delegate
- William J. Wivell, incumbent state delegate
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Aamina Hutchison, counselor
District 2B
District 2B encompasses the city of Hagerstown in Washington County. One-term Democratic incumbent Brooke Grossman was elected with 54.2 percent of the vote in 2022, but resigned on December 13, 2024, after moving out of the state. Former Hagerstown city councilmember Matthew Schindler was nominated by the Washington County Democratic Central Committee in December 2024, and sworn into the legislature in January 2025.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Ocewana Baker, cinematographer and community activist
- Matthew Schindler, incumbent state delegate
Republican primary
Candidates
Withdrawn
- Thomas Stolz, attorney and candidate for this district in 2022
District 3
The 3rd district encompasses the city of Frederick in Frederick County. Its Democratic incumbents—Kenneth P. Kerr, Karen Simpson, and Kris Fair—won with a combined 73.8 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kris Fair, incumbent state delegate
- Kenneth P. Kerr, incumbent state delegate
- Karen Simpson, incumbent state delegate
District 4
The 4th district includes most of Frederick County, not including the northern part of the county nor the city of Frederick. Its Republican incumbents—Barrie Ciliberti, April Fleming Miller, and Jesse Pippy—won a combined 56.1 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jason Keckler, former member of the Maryland Parole Commission
- April Fleming Miller, incumbent state delegate
- Jesse Pippy, incumbent state delegate
Publicly expressed interest
- Barrie Ciliberti, incumbent state delegate
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jerry Donald, president of the Frederick County Council from the 1st district
- Andrew Duck, perennial candidate
- Alleria Stanley, retired U.S. Army veteran
District 5
The 5th district encompasses most of Carroll County, including Eldersburg and Westminster. Its Republican incumbents—April Rose, Chris Tomlinson, and Christopher Bouchat—won with a combined 97.2 percent of the vote in 2022. In March 2023, Bouchat told the Frederick News-Post that he would not run for a second term in 2026.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- April Rose, incumbent state delegate
- Sallie B. Taylor, former chief of staff to state delegate Dan Cox and candidate for this district in 2022
- Chris Tomlinson, incumbent state delegate
- Steve Whisler, member of the Carroll County Board of Education
Declined
- Christopher Bouchat, incumbent state delegate ''''
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Dayana Bergman, former behavioral technician
- Corynne Courpas, vice chair of the Carroll County Democratic Central Committee
- Alison Rudolph, former bookstore owner
District 6
The 6th district encompasses southeast Baltimore County, including Dundalk, Essex, and Edgemere. Its Republican incumbents—Ric Metzgar, Robin Grammer Jr., and Robert B. Long—won with a combined 69.3 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Robin Grammer Jr., incumbent state delegate
- Ric Metzgar, incumbent state delegate
- Robert B. Long, incumbent state delegate
Independent and third-party candidates
Candidates
Declared
- Brett Shepherd
District 7A
District 7A encompasses east Baltimore County, including Kingsville and Bowleys Quarters. Its Republican incumbents, Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki, won with a combined 73.9 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Ryan Nawrocki, incumbent state delegate
- Kathy Szeliga, incumbent state delegate
District 7B
District 7B runs along the borders of Baltimore and Harford counties. Two-term Republican incumbent Lauren Arikan was reelected with 67.2 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Lauren Arikan, incumbent state delegate
District 8
The 8th district consists of part of Baltimore County, including Perry Hall and Parkville. Its Democratic incumbents—Carl W. Jackson, Harry Bhandari, and Nick Allen—won with a combined 62.2 percent of the vote in 2022. Jackson was appointed to the Maryland Senate after the Baltimore County Council elected Kathy Klausmeier to serve the remainder of Johnny Olszewski's term as Baltimore County Executive in January 2025, and was succeeded by Kim Ross.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Nick Allen, incumbent state delegate
- Marsha Briley-Savage, re-entry coordinator with the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities
- Kim Ross, incumbent state delegate
Potential
- Harry Bhandari, incumbent state delegate
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Glen Geelhaar, nominee for this district in 2022
- Steven Riemer
District 9A
District 9A encompasses north Howard County, including Cooksville, Lisbon, and Clarksville, and part of Montgomery County. Its Democratic incumbents, Natalie Ziegler and Chao Wu, won with a combined 53.1 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Chao Wu, incumbent state delegate
- Natalie Ziegler, incumbent state delegate
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Fitzgerald Mofor, former UAB Blazers football linebacker
- Spencer Rhoda
District 9B
The District 9B includes all of Ellicott City in Howard County. Two-term Democratic incumbent Courtney Watson was reelected with 65.9 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Abdun Matin, nonprofit executive
- Courtney Watson, incumbent state delegate
District 10
The 10th district encompasses east Baltimore County, including Randallstown and Reisterstown. Its Democratic incumbents—Adrienne A. Jones, Jennifer White Holland, and N. Scott Phillips—won with a combined 83.2 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Adrienne A. Jones, incumbent state delegate
- N. Scott Phillips, incumbent state delegate
- Jennifer White Holland, incumbent state delegate
District 11A
District 11A encompasses central Baltimore County, stretching from Garrison to Cockeysville. One-term Democratic incumbent Cheryl Pasteur was elected with 98.3 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Cheryl Pasteur, incumbent state delegate
District 11B
District 11B encompasses central Baltimore County, including Pikesville and Mays Chapel. Its Democratic incumbents, Jon Cardin and Dana Stein, won with a combined 68.8 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jon Cardin, incumbent state delegate
- Dana Stein, incumbent state delegate
District 12A
District 12A encompasses part of Howard County, including Columbia and Hanover. Its Democratic incumbents, Terri Hill and Jessica Feldmark, won with a combined 98.4 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- James Ebersole, data analyst and son of state delegate Eric Ebersole
- Jessica Feldmark, incumbent state delegate
- Joshua Heard
- Terri Hill, incumbent state delegate
Withdrawn
- Alicia Altamirano, immigration attorney
- John Handley, deputy chief of staff to Global Refuge
District 12B
District 12B encompasses part of north Anne Arundel County, including parts of Brooklyn Park and Glen Burnie. One-term Democratic incumbent Gary Simmons was elected with 55.4 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Gary Simmons, incumbent state delegate
Withdrawn
- Geonta Simmons, member of the Anne Arundel Democratic Central Committee ''''
District 13
The 13th district encompasses south Howard County. Its Democratic incumbents—Vanessa Atterbeary, Jennifer R. Terrasa, and Pam Guzzone—won with a combined 80.4 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Amy Brooks, teacher and candidate for this district in 2022
- Pam Guzzone, incumbent state delegate
- Delbert Jackson, activist
- Gabriel Moreno, incumbent state delegate
Declined
- Vanessa Atterbeary, former state delegate
- Jennifer R. Terrasa, incumbent state delegate ''''
District 14
The 14th district runs along the border of Howard and Montgomery counties, including Olney. Its Democratic incumbents—Anne Kaiser, Eric Luedtke, and Pamela E. Queen—won with a combined 78.6 percent of the vote in 2022, shortly after which Luedtke resigned to become Governor Wes Moore's chief legislative officer and Bernice Mireku-North was appointed to serve out Luedtke's term by then-Governor Larry Hogan.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Alicia Contreras-Donello, former U.S. Agency for International Development official
- Anne Kaiser, incumbent state delegate
- Bernice Mireku-North, incumbent state delegate
- Matt Post, former student member of the Montgomery County Board of Education
Declined
- Pamela E. Queen, incumbent state delegate
District 15
The 15th district encompasses east Montgomery County, including North Potomac and parts of Germantown. Its Democratic incumbents—Lily Qi, Linda Foley, and David Fraser-Hidalgo—won with a combined 72.8 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Linda Foley, incumbent state delegate
- David Fraser-Hidalgo, incumbent state delegate
- Lily Qi, incumbent state delegate
District 16
The 16th district consists of south Montgomery County, including Potomac and parts of Bethesda. Its Democratic incumbents—Ariana Kelly, Marc Korman, and Sara N. Love—won with a combined 98.8 percent of the vote in 2022. Since then, Kelly was appointed to the Maryland Senate, where she served for one year before resigning to become the executive Director of the Maryland Commission of Women; Love was appointed to the Maryland Senate to succeed Kelly; and Teresa Saavedra Woorman was appointed to succeed Love.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Tazeen Ahmad, former president of the Montgomery County Women's Democratic Club
- Marc Korman, incumbent state delegate
- Sarah Wolek, incumbent state delegate
- Teresa Saavedra Woorman, incumbent state delegate
District 17
The 17th district consists of Rockville and Gaithersburg. Its Democratic incumbents—Julie Palakovich Carr, Kumar P. Barve, and Joe Vogel—won with a combined 84.2 percent of the vote. Barve resigned from the legislature in May 2023 after Governor Wes Moore appointed him to the Maryland Public Service Commission, after which Ryan Spiegel was appointed to serve the remainder of his term.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Julie Palakovich Carr, incumbent state delegate
- Ryan Spiegel, incumbent state delegate
- Joe Vogel, incumbent state delegate
District 18
The 18th district consists of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Wheaton, and Kensington. Its Democratic incumbents—Emily Shetty, Aaron Kaufman, and Jared Solomon—won with a combined 89.5 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Aaron Kaufman, incumbent state delegate
- Emily Shetty, incumbent state delegate
- Jared Solomon, incumbent state delegate
District 19
The 19th district includes Aspen Hill, Leisure World, and Redland. Its Democratic incumbents—Charlotte Crutchfield, Bonnie Cullison, and Vaughn Stewart—won with a combined 88.8 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Charlotte Crutchfield, incumbent state delegate
- Vaughn Stewart, incumbent state delegate
- Christa Tichy, small business owner and member of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee
Potential
- Sunil Dasgupta, college professor and podcast host
- Christopher Jennison, attorney
- Sebastian Johnson, former student member of the Montgomery County Board of Education
Declined
- Bonnie Cullison, incumbent state delegate
District 20
The 20th district includes Silver Spring, White Oak, and Takoma Park. Its Democratic incumbents—David Moon, Jheanelle Wilkins, and Lorig Charkoudian—won with a combined 99.2 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Lorig Charkoudian, incumbent state delegate
- David Moon, incumbent state delegate
- Jheanelle Wilkins, incumbent state delegate
District 21
The 21st district includes parts of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, including College Park, Laurel, and Beltsville. Its Democratic incumbents—House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk, Mary A. Lehman, and Ben Barnes—won with a combined 98.9 percent of the vote in 2022, and are running for re-election.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Benjamin S. Barnes, incumbent state delegate
- Mary A. Lehman, incumbent state delegate
- Joseline Peña-Melnyk, incumbent state delegate
District 22
The 22nd district consists of Hyattsville, Greenbelt, and Riverdale Park. Its Democratic incumbents—Alonzo T. Washington, Nicole A. Williams, and Anne Healey—won with a combined 98.5 percent of the vote in 2022. Governor Wes Moore appointed Washington to the Maryland Senate in January 2023 after appointing its incumbent senator, Paul G. Pinsky, to head the Maryland Energy Administration; Washington was succeeded by Ashanti Martinez.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Ashanti Martinez, incumbent state delegate
Potential
- Nicole A. Williams, incumbent state delegate
Declined
- Anne Healey, incumbent state delegate
District 23
The 23rd district runs along the border of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, including Upper Marlboro, Bowie, and South Laurel. Its Democratic incumbents—Marvin E. Holmes Jr., Kym Taylor, and Adrian Boafo—won with a combined 99.1 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Marvin E. Holmes Jr., incumbent state delegate
- Keenon James, gun control activist and member of the Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee
- Kym Taylor, incumbent state delegate
Withdrawn
- Adrian Boafo, incumbent state delegate
- Anthony Nelson
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Michael Riker, retired police officer and nominee for the at-large county council special election in 2024
District 24
The 24th district consists of Seat Pleasant, Springdale, and Lake Arbor. Its Democratic incumbents—Tiffany T. Alston, Andrea Harrison, and Jazz Lewis—won with a combined 99.5 percent of the vote in 2022. Lewis resigned from the Maryland House of Delegates on December 16, 2025.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Crystal Carpenter
- Derrick Coley, incumbent state delegate
- LaTasha Ward, community activist, nonprofit executive, and candidate for this district in 2018
Potential
- Tiffany T. Alston, incumbent state delegate
- Andrea Harrison, incumbent state delegate
District 25
The 25th district consists of Forestville, Westphalia, and Kettering. Its Democratic incumbents—Darryl Barnes, Karen Toles, and [Nick Charles County, Maryland|Charles (politician)|Nick Charles]—won with a combined 99.6 percent of the vote in 2022. Since then, Barnes resigned to become a lobbyist and was succeeded by Kent Roberson; and Charles was appointed to the Maryland Senate following the resignation of Melony G. Griffith, and was succeeded by Denise Roberts.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kent Roberson, incumbent state delegate
- Denise Roberts, incumbent state delegate
- Anthony Tilghman, District Heights town commissioner
- Karen Toles, incumbent state delegate
District 26
The 26th district consists of Friendly, Oxon Hill, and Fort Washington. Its Democratic incumbents—Veronica L. Turner, Jamila Woods, and Kris Valderrama—won with a combined 96.0 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Dani Moore-King, realtor
- Veronica L. Turner, incumbent state delegate
- Kris Valderrama, incumbent state delegate
- Jamila Woods, incumbent state delegate
Withdrawn
- Alonzo Turner-Bey, community development assistant
District 27A
District 27A encompasses part of north Charles and south Prince George's counties, including Waldorf, Bryantown, and [Danville, Prince George's County, Maryland|Prince George's County, Maryland|Danville]. One-term Democratic incumbent Kevin Harris won election with 98.0 percent of the vote in 2022. In November 2025, Harris was nominated by the Calvert, Charles, and Prince George's County Democratic Central Committees to the Maryland Senate to succeed Michael A. Jackson, who was appointed by Governor Wes Moore to serve as the Secretary of Maryland State Police.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Clifton Crosby, cybersecurity engineer
- Yonelle Moore Lee, member of the Charles County Board of Education
Potential
- Darrell Odom, incumbent state delegate
District 27B
District 27B encompasses parts of south Prince George's and north Calvert counties, including Chesapeake Beach and Baden. One-term Democratic incumbent Jeffrie Long Jr. was elected with 95.3 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Rachel Jones, former state delegate
- Jeffrie Long Jr., incumbent state delegate
Withdrawn
- Michael Bennett, security specialist
District 27C
District 27C encompasses most of Calvert County, excluding its northernmost and southernmost points. Four-term Republican incumbent Mark N. Fisher was re-elected with 95.7 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Mark N. Fisher, incumbent state delegate
District 28
The 28th district encompasses most of Charles County. Its Democratic incumbents—Debra Davis, C. T. Wilson, and Edith J. Patterson—won with a combined 68.7 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Debra M. Davis, incumbent state delegate
- John Jones Jr.
- Edith J. Patterson, incumbent state delegate
Potential
- C. T. Wilson, incumbent state delegate
District 29A
District 29A encompasses north St. Mary's County, including Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown. Three-term Republican incumbent Matthew Morgan was re-elected with 97.4 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Matthew Morgan, incumbent state delegate
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jennifer Clancy, therapist
District 29B
District 29B encompasses south St. Mary's County, including California, Scotland, and Lexington Park. Two-term Democratic incumbent Brian M. Crosby was re-elected with 55.8 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Adrianne Mathis, retired teacher
- Kris McDonald, environmental resource technician
Declined
- Brian M. Crosby, incumbent state delegate
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- BJ Hall, member of the St. Mary's County planning commission
District 29C
District 29C includes central St. Mary's and south Calvert counties, including Lusby, Beauvue, and Drayden. One-term Republican incumbent Todd Morgan was elected with 61.7 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- James McQueen, member of the Calvert County Planning Commission
- Todd Morgan, incumbent state delegate
District 30A
District 30A includes the city of Annapolis and surrounding areas. Its Democratic incumbents, Shaneka Henson and Dana Jones, were reelected with a combined 63.2 percent of the vote in 2022. In January 2025, Henson was appointed to the Maryland Senate after Sarah Elfreth won election to the U.S. House of Representatives and Dylan Behler was appointed to serve the remainder of Henson's term in the House of Delegates.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Dylan Behler, incumbent state delegate
- Dana Jones, incumbent state delegate
- Bradley O'Neal, travel agent
District 30B
District 30B includes south Anne Arundel County, including Friendship, Lothian, and Galesville. Three-term Republican incumbent Seth A. Howard was re-elected with 56.7 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Seth A. Howard, incumbent state delegate
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Matthew Johnston, environmental policy analyst
District 31
The 31st district encompasses north Anne Arundel County, including Pasadena, Severn, and Gambrills. Its Republican incumbents—Nic Kipke, Brian Chisholm, and Rachel Muñoz—won with a combined 64.1 percent of the vote in 2022. In January 2025, Muñoz resigned from the House of Delegates, citing personal matters, and was succeeded by LaToya Nkongolo.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Brian Chisholm, incumbent state delegate
- Mike Jacobs, machinist
- LaToya Nkongolo, incumbent state delegate
Withdrawn
- Lance Bowen, college professor
Declined
- Nic Kipke, incumbent state delegate ''''
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Joan Cole, activist
- Heidi Schmidt, communications professional and member of the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee
- Ryan Shaban, cybersecurity professional and U.S. Army veteran
District 32
The 32nd district encompasses part of north Anne Arundel County, including Glen Burnie and Fort Meade. Its Democratic incumbents—Mark S. Chang, J. Sandy Bartlett, and Mike Rogers—won with a combined 65.2 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- J. Sandy Bartlett, incumbent state delegate
- Mark S. Chang, incumbent state delegate
- Mike Rogers, incumbent state delegate
District 33A
District 33A encompasses part of Anne Arundel County, including parts of Odenton and Gambrills. One-term Democratic incumbent Andrew Pruski was elected with 67.2 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Andrew Pruski, incumbent state delegate
- Connor Roche
District 33B
District 33B encompasses part of Anne Arundel County, including Crofton, Davidsonville, and Crownsville. It is one of two Republican-held districts to be won by Democratic Governor Wes Moore in the 2022 Maryland gubernatorial election and Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election in Maryland, with one-term Republican incumbent Stuart Schmidt Jr. having won it with 50.7 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Stuart Schmidt Jr., incumbent state delegate
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Chuck Cook, chief legislative officer of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Withdrawn
- Luis da Conceicao, physician
District 33C
District 33C encompasses part of Anne Arundel County, including Cape Saint Claire and Severna Park. Two-term Democratic incumbent Heather Bagnall was re-elected with 54.1 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Heather Bagnall, incumbent state delegate
District 34A
District 34A encompasses south Harford County, including Edgewood, Aberdeen, and Havre de Grace. Its Democratic incumbents, Andre Johnson Jr. and Steven C. Johnson, won with a combined 56.0 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Andre Johnson Jr., incumbent state delegate
- Steven C. Johnson, incumbent state delegate
District 34B
District 34B encompasses part of Harford County, including [Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland|Harford County, Maryland|Bel Air], [Glenwood, Harford County, Maryland|Harford County, Maryland|Glenwood], and Constant Friendship. Republican incumbent Susan K. McComas was re-elected to a sixth term with 60.8 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Susan K. McComas, incumbent state delegate
- Jake Taylor, Bel Air town commissioner
- Sheariah Yousefi, chief of staff to state delegate Mike Griffith
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Anthony Lyon, former member of the Harford County Democratic Central Committee
- Terrence Rogers, pastor
District 35A
District 35A encompasses most of Harford County, including Churchville, Pylesville, and Hickory, and part of Cecil County. Its Republican incumbents, Mike Griffith and Teresa E. Reilly, won with a combined 97.7 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Michelle Christman, chiropractic assistant and candidate for SD-35 in 2022
- Mike Griffith, incumbent state delegate
- Teresa E. Reilly, incumbent state delegate
District 35B
District 35B encompasses part of Cecil County, including Rising Sun and North East. Three-term Republican incumbent Kevin Hornberger was re-elected with 95.6 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Erica Berge, community organizer
- Kevin Hornberger, incumbent state delegate
Withdrawn
- Michelle Christman, chiropractic assistant and candidate for SD-35 in 2022 ''''
District 36
The 36th district encompasses all of Kent and Queen Anne's counties, and parts of Cecil and Caroline counties, including Elkton. Its Republican incumbents—Jefferson L. Ghrist, Jay Jacobs, and Steven J. Arentz—won with a combined 97.4 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Steven J. Arentz, incumbent state delegate
- Jefferson L. Ghrist, incumbent state delegate
- Jay Jacobs, incumbent state delegate
District 37A
District 37A encompasses parts of Wicomico and Dorchester counties, including Salisbury, Hebron, and Cambridge. Three-term Democratic incumbent Sheree Sample-Hughes was re-elected with 61.9 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Sheree Sample-Hughes, incumbent state delegate
District 37B
District 37B encompasses all of Talbot County and parts of Caroline, Dorchester, and Wicomico counties. Its Republican incumbents, Christopher T. Adams and Tom Hutchinson, won with a combined 73.2 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Christopher T. Adams, incumbent state delegate
- Tom Hutchinson, incumbent state delegate
District 38A
District 38A encompasses all of Somerset County and parts of Worcester and Wicomico counties, including Berlin, Princess Anne, and Pocomoke City. Republican Charles J. Otto was re-elected to a fourth term with 63.2 percent of the vote in 2022. Otto died on October 17, 2025, after which the Republican central committees in Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico counties nominated Kevin Anderson to serve the remainder of Otto's term.Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- Kevin Anderson, incumbent delegate
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Shelley Johnson, at-large Princess Anne town commissioner
District 38B
District 38B includes the city of Salisbury in Wicomico County. It is one of two Republican-held districts to be won by Democratic Governor Wes Moore in the 2022 Maryland gubernatorial election and Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election in Maryland, making it a target for the Maryland Democratic Party.Three-term Republican incumbent Carl Anderton Jr. was re-elected with 94.5 percent of the vote in 2022, but resigned in July 2024 to become the director of rural strategy within the Maryland Department of Commerce. Barry Beauchamp was nominated by the Wicomico County Republican Central Committee to succeed Anderton and sworn into the House of Delegates in August 2024.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Barry Beauchamp, incumbent state delegate
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Josh Hastings, county councilmember from the 4th district
District 38C
District 38C includes east Wicomico County and most of Worcester County, including Pittsville, Ocean City, and Assateague Island. Two-term Republican incumbent Wayne A. Hartman was re-elected with 97.8 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Wayne A. Hartman, incumbent state delegate
District 39
The 39th district includes Montgomery Village and parts of Germantown and Clarksburg. Its Democratic incumbents—Gabriel Acevero, Lesley Lopez, and Kirill Reznik—won with a combined 98.2 percent of the vote in 2022. Reznik resigned from the legislature to become the assistant secretary or inter-departmental data integration within the Maryland Department of Human Services in March 2023, and was succeeded by W. Gregory Wims.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Gabriel Acevero, incumbent state delegate
- George Lluberes, vice chair of the Montgomery County Police Accountability Board
- Lesley Lopez, incumbent state delegate
- W. Gregory Wims, incumbent state delegate
- Robert Wu, Gaithersburg city councilor
Withdrawn
- Amar Mukunda, U.S. Army reservist, gun control activist, and entrepreneur ''''
District 40
The 40th district encompasses communities in west Baltimore, including Morrell Park, Sandtown-Winchester, and Greenspring. Its Democratic incumbents—Melissa Wells, Frank M. Conaway Jr., and Marlon Amprey—won with a combined 95.0 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Marlon Amprey, incumbent state delegate
- Dianté Edwards, U.S. Navy veteran
- Anderson Jean
- Crystal Jackson Parker, nonprofit executive
- Braxton Street, former elementary school teacher
- Tiffany Welch, community activist
- Melissa Wells, incumbent state delegate
Potential
- Frank M. Conaway Jr., incumbent state delegate
District 41
The 41st district encompasses communities in west Baltimore, including Wyndhurst, Yale Heights, and Edmondson. Its Democratic incumbents—Dalya Attar, Samuel I. Rosenberg, and Tony Bridges—won with a combined 94.5 percent of the vote in 2022. Bridges resigned from the legislature to become the assistant secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation in May 2023, and was succeeded by Malcolm Ruff; and Attar was appointed to the Maryland Senate following the resignation of Jill P. Carter in January 2025, and was succeeded by Sean Stinnett.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Matt Menter, marketer
- Adrian Muldrow, author
- Samuel I. Rosenberg, incumbent state delegate
- Sean Stinnett, incumbent state delegate
Declined
- Malcolm Ruff, incumbent state delegate
District 42A
District 42A encompasses north Baltimore County, including Glencoe, Hereford, and Phoenix. Two-term Republican incumbent Nino Mangione, who was re-elected with 58.6 percent of the vote in 2022, is retiring to run for the Baltimore County Council in 2026.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Alex Harlan, assistant chief of staff for state senator Chris West
Declined
- Nino Mangione, incumbent state delegate
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jyoti Mohan, history professor and nonprofit organizer
District 42B
District 42B includes communities in central Baltimore County, including Timonium, Hampton, and Phoenix. Two-term Democratic incumbent Michele Guyton was re-elected with 61.3 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Michele Guyton, incumbent state delegate
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Larry Novak
District 42C
District 42C encompasses east Carroll County, including Hampstead, Finksburg, and Mexico. One-term Republican incumbent Joshua Stonko was elected with 97.6 percent of the vote in 2022.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Steve Patten, business owner
Declined
- Joshua Stonko, incumbent state delegate ''''
District 43A
District 43A encompasses neighborhoods in north Baltimore, including Glen Oaks, Charles Village, and Northwood. Its Democratic incumbents, Regina T. Boyce and Elizabeth Embry, won with a combined 92.1 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Regina T. Boyce, incumbent state delegate
- Elizabeth Embry, incumbent state delegate
District 43B
District 43B encompasses the city of Towson in central Baltimore County. One-term Democratic incumbent Cathi Forbes was elected with 98.0 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Cathi Forbes, incumbent state delegate
District 44A
District 44A encompasses part of Baltimore County, including Baltimore Highlands and Catonsville. Three-term Democratic incumbent Eric Ebersole was re-elected with 62.4 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Eric Ebersole, incumbent state delegate
District 44B
District 44B includes neighborhoods in southwest Baltimore County, including Woodlawn, Arbutus, and Catonsville. Its Democratic incumbents, Sheila Ruth and Aletheia McCaskill, won with a combined 98.6 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Aletheia McCaskill, incumbent state delegate
- Sheila Ruth, incumbent state delegate
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Domonic Martin
District 45
The 45th district encompasses neighborhoods in central and east Baltimore, including Broadway East, Frankford, and Armistead Gardens. Its Democratic incumbents—Stephanie M. Smith, Jackie Addison, and Caylin Young—won with a combined 94.2 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jackie Addison, incumbent state delegate
- Chanel Branch, former state delegate
- Stephanie M. Smith, incumbent state delegate
- Caylin Young, incumbent state delegate
Independent and third-party candidates
Candidates
Declared
- Renaud De'Aundre Brown, teacher and perennial candidate
District 46
The 46th district encompasses neighborhoods in central and south Baltimore, including the Inner Harbor, Bayview, and Curtis Bay. Its Democratic incumbents—Luke Clippinger, Robbyn Lewis, and Mark Edelson—won with a combined 92.0 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Luke Clippinger, incumbent state delegate
- Mark Edelson, incumbent state delegate
- Robbyn Lewis, incumbent state delegate
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jeremy Amason, policy consultant
District 47A
District 47A includes several Prince George's County communities, including Landover, Chillum, and Mount Rainier. Its Democratic incumbents, Julian Ivey and Diana M. Fennell, won with a combined 99.0 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Diana Fennell, incumbent state delegate
- Julian Ivey, incumbent state delegate
- Rocio Treminio-Lopez, mayor of Brentwood and candidate for SD-47 in 2022
District 47B
District 47B includes several Prince George's County communities, including Langley Park, University Park, and Adelphi. One-term Democratic incumbent Deni Taveras was elected with 98.1 percent of the vote in 2022.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Deni Taveras, incumbent state delegate