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Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 30B

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 30B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Johnston and Seth Howard. Candidate information follows official Anne Arundel County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Matt Johnston (Democratic), Seth Howard (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 30B; Seth Howard 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, Seth Howard, is on the ballot.

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Matt Johnston

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Represent South County residents effectively in the Maryland General Assembly
  • Make government more responsive and accountable to constituents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Johnston describes himself as an environmental leader and community advocate who has worked on issues involving South County's waterways and natural resources, per the campaign site.

Seth Howard

Seth Howard

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Make Maryland more business-friendly through a stable climate and reduced regulation
  • Strengthen schools and expand long-term educational opportunities for students
  • Sponsored legislation addressing the opioid epidemic and supports watermen, seniors and farmers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Howard is a small-business owner in Anne Arundel County with more than 20 years of experience, per the campaign site. He is a longtime Maryland resident married to Erika for over 24 years, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 30B in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 30B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Johnston and Seth Howard. Candidate information follows official Anne Arundel County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 30B 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.

How do I see my exact Anne Arundel County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Anne Arundel County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Matt Johnston, full profileSeth Howard, full profileOfficial Maryland election office