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Maryland House of Delegates District 40

3 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marlon D. Amprey, Tiffany Welch and Melissa Wells. Candidate information follows official Baltimore City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Marlon D. Amprey (Democratic), Tiffany Welch (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 40 (3 seats; vote for up to 3); Marlon D. Amprey, Melissa Wells are sitting members, per the General Assembly's roster. Not on the November ballot: Frank M., Jr. Conaway, the sitting member per the 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. Voters choose 3; the top 3 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Marlon D. Amprey, Melissa Wells.

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Marlon D. Amprey

Marlon D. Amprey

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Fund and staff public schools adequately and expand trade-school and apprenticeship opportunities
  • Broaden access to affordable health care
  • Build sustainable affordable housing and support small and minority-owned businesses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Amprey is a corporate lawyer who represents Maryland and national companies on corporate transactions and governance, per the campaign site. He previously taught as a Teach for America corps member and lead teacher at the SEED School of Maryland, and has served as a Maryland House delegate for District 40 since 2021, per the campaign site.

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Tiffany Welch

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Address utility rates, grocery prices and other rising costs for families
  • Support reliable emergency services and access to healthy food
  • Provide educational tools and opportunity pathways for young people in the district

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tiffany Welch is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. West Baltimore native and lifelong resident of the Matthew Henson neighborhood, per The Baltimore Banner. Holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in social work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work, per The Baltimore Banner. Community impact leader and strategist who has helped launch initiatives focused on economic opportunity, food access, youth empowerment and the arts, per The Baltimore Banner.

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Melissa Wells

Melissa Wells

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Expand access to apprenticeships and family-supporting careers
  • Strengthen housing stability, including notice requirements for rent increases
  • Advance criminal justice reform, including automatic expungement for non-convictions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Wells is a Maryland House of Delegates member for the 40th District, chairs the Government, Labor and Elections Committee, and serves as Special Assistant to the President at North America's Building Trades Unions, per the campaign site. She describes herself as a labor leader and financial security specialist, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 40 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marlon D. Amprey, Tiffany Welch and Melissa Wells. Candidate information follows official Baltimore City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 40 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 Baltimore city ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Baltimore city and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
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