Carroll County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 42C

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 42C on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Corynne Courpas and Steve Patten. Candidate information follows official Carroll County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Corynne Courpas (Democratic), Steve Patten (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 42C. Not on the November ballot: Joshua J. Stonko, 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.

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Corynne Courpas

Democratic

Top priorities

Support working families and small businesses through better state policy
Address the rising cost of housing, student loans, childcare and energy bills
Protect Carroll County's farms and historic properties

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Courpas retired in 2020 after a career in the foodservice industry and has lived, worked and volunteered in Carroll County for most of her life, per the campaign site. She grew up in a small-business household, per the campaign site.

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Steve Patten

Republican

Top priorities

Give local governments more autonomy from state interference
Ensure parents have the final say in their children's education
Support business growth in the district

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Patten has owned and operated a beverage industry business in Carroll County for more than 30 years and has been a citizen activist since 2017, testifying at legislative hearings and organizing grassroots conservatives, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 42C in 2026?

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 42C 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 Carroll County ballot?

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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Carroll County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Corynne Courpas, full profile Steve Patten, full profile Official Maryland election office