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Allegany County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 1C

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 1C on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Seth Funk and Terry Baker. Candidate information follows official Allegany County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Seth Funk (Democratic), Terry Baker (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 1C; Terry Baker is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary; unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Terry Baker, is on the ballot.

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Seth Funk

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Work to lower bills, improve roads and modernize schools in Western Maryland
  • Push for consistent state investment and attention to Western Maryland's needs
  • Support local farmers and workers to help families stay and prosper in the region

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Funk comes from a Western Maryland family whose father is a plumber and whose mother has worked as an ICU nurse for more than 30 years, and he studied politics and public service, per the campaign site.

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Terry Baker

Terry Baker

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports Second Amendment rights and backs law enforcement and first responders
  • Work to bring jobs and state funding to Western Maryland's District 1C
  • Expand mental health and addiction treatment services to address the opioid crisis in Western Maryland

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Terry Baker is a Maryland delegate for District 1C since 2023 who serves on environment and transportation committees, per the campaign site. He is a small business owner, outdoorsman, and lifelong educator and trades instructor, and previously served as vice president and president of the Washington County Commissioners Board, per the campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree from Auburn University, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 1C in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 1C on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Seth Funk and Terry Baker. Candidate information follows official Allegany County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 1C election in Maryland?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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