Baltimore County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 43B

One candidate is tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 43B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cathi Forbes. Candidate information follows official Baltimore County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Cathi Forbes (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 43B. Not on the November ballot: Catherine M. Forbes, 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. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Cathi Forbes

Democratic

Top priorities

Focus on school infrastructure and funding
Support conservation and sustainability efforts
Back assistance for people with developmental disabilities, unhoused individuals and food-insecure families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Forbes has spent more than 20 years advocating for the Towson community, leading efforts to rebuild Towson High School and construct West Towson Elementary School and securing state funding for local nonprofits, per the campaign site. She currently represents Towson in the Maryland House of Delegates, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 43B in 2026?

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 43B 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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Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Baltimore County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Cathi Forbes, full profile Official Maryland election office