JB
Joan Barone Cole D
Democratic
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Maryland: House of Delegates, District 31
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race. It is a 4-year term.
This race appears only on ballots in this district.
Election Quick Facts
October 13, 2026Registration deadline (same-day registration also available)
Oct 22–29, 2026Early voting (7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily)
October 27, 2026Last day to request a mail-in ballot by mail or fax (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
2026 Candidates
6 certified for the general electionHB
Heidi Buchanan Schmidt D
Democratic
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RS
Ryan Kelly Shaban D
Democratic
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LC
LaToya Marie Caldwell-Nkongolo R
Republican
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BC
Brian A. Chisholm R
Republican
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MJ
Mike Jacobs R
Republican
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