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Frederick County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 3

4 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kris Fair, Ken Kerr, Karen Simpson and Angela McIntosh. Candidate information follows official Frederick County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kris Fair (Democratic), Ken Kerr (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Angela McIntosh (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 3 (3 seats; vote for up to 3); Kris Fair, Ken Kerr, Karen Simpson are sitting members, per the General Assembly's roster. Also filed but not printing: Ashley Nieves (declined), per the State Board of Elections. 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: Kris Fair, Ken Kerr, Karen Simpson.

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Kris Fair

Kris Fair

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Support transportation investment as legislative co-chair of the Transit Caucus
  • Champion LGBTQ+ advocacy as a founding member of the Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Fair spent fourteen years as general manager of a Frederick salon and spa and now works as legislative director for a fellow delegate, per the campaign site. He holds a history and political science degree from Hood College and has volunteered for two decades with organizations including Special Olympics Frederick County, per the campaign site.

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Ken Kerr

Ken Kerr

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Ken Kerr is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

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Karen Simpson

Karen Simpson

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Advocate for child welfare and domestic violence legislation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Simpson works as an education and training director for the Maryland State Retirement Agency and previously served as a child protective services worker, per the campaign site. She holds a psychology degree from Radford University and a counseling degree from Towson State University, per the campaign site.

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Angela McIntosh

Republican

Biography

Angela McIntosh is the Republican candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 3 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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 3 in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kris Fair, Ken Kerr, Karen Simpson and Angela McIntosh. Candidate information follows official Frederick County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 3 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 Frederick County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Kris Fair, full profileKen Kerr, full profileKaren Simpson, full profileAngela McIntosh, full profileOfficial Maryland election office