2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 35B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Blessing T. Oluwadare and Derek J. Howell. Candidate information follows official Cecil County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Blessing T. Oluwadare (Democratic), Derek J. Howell (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 35B. Not on the November ballot: Kevin B. Hornberger, 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.
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Democratic
Blessing T. Oluwadare is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 35B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was listed on the State Board of Elections' candidate filing as of September 8, 2026.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Howell is an attorney who litigates cases across Maryland and a retired police officer with more than 20 years in law enforcement, including service with the Maryland State Police and Montgomery County Police, per the campaign site. He holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and a law degree from the University of Baltimore, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 35B in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 35B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Blessing T. Oluwadare and Derek J. Howell. Candidate information follows official Cecil County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 35B 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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