Garrett County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 1A

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 1A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jason M. Jobe and Dan Duggan. Candidate information follows official Garrett County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jason M. Jobe (Democratic), Dan Duggan (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 1A. Not on the November ballot: Jim, Jr. Hinebaugh, 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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Jason M. Jobe

Democratic

Top priorities

Address challenges facing families and young people in the community
Support access to housing, food security, health care and child care
Strengthen families, small businesses and community groups as the foundation of the district

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jobe is a computer programmer and software engineer with nearly 20 years of experience, holding a bachelor's degree from Jacksonville University and a master's degree in computer science from Florida State University, per the campaign site. He describes himself as a working man rather than a career politician, per the campaign site.

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Dan Duggan

Republican

Top priorities

Support economic growth and workforce development funding
Represent Western Maryland priorities in the legislature
Draw on law enforcement and military experience in legislative decisions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Dan Duggan owns and operates Mountaintop Appraisal Service, Inc., and works as a realtor, per his campaign site. He retired in 2025 as a Lieutenant after 25 years as a Garrett County Deputy Sheriff and retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 2003 as a Gunnery Sergeant, and has twice been elected Orphans' Court Judge for Garrett County, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 1A in 2026?

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 1A 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 Garrett County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles

Jason M. Jobe, full profile Dan Duggan, full profile Official Maryland election office