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Montgomery County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 19

3 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Charlotte Crutchfield, Vaughn Stewart and Christa Tichy. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Vaughn Stewart (Democratic), Christa Tichy (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 19 (3 seats; vote for up to 3); Charlotte Crutchfield, Vaughn Stewart are sitting members, per the General Assembly's roster. Not on the November ballot: Bonnie Cullison, 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. 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: Charlotte Crutchfield, Vaughn Stewart.

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Charlotte Crutchfield

Charlotte Crutchfield

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Focuses on improving life and fostering growth and prosperity for District 19 residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Crutchfield is an employment law practitioner and trained mediator who has represented District 19 in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2018 and chairs the Corrections Subcommittee, per the campaign site. She previously worked as an Assistant State's Attorney for Montgomery County and holds a law degree from Boston College Law School, per the campaign site.

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Vaughn Stewart

Vaughn Stewart

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Vaughn Stewart is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

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Christa Tichy

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expand workforce development and training
  • Support women entering the trades
  • Expand pre-apprenticeship programs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Christa Tichy is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Master electrician and member of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee, from Aspen Hill, per The Baltimore Banner. Graduate of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers apprenticeship program, with an associate degree in construction management from Montgomery College and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Maryland, per Bethesda Magazine. Small business owner, licensed contractor and former Montgomery County high school teacher who directed the first Electrical Career Readiness Program, per Bethesda Magazine.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 19 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Charlotte Crutchfield, Vaughn Stewart and Christa Tichy. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 19 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 Montgomery County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Montgomery County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Charlotte Crutchfield, full profileVaughn Stewart, full profileChrista Tichy, full profileOfficial Maryland election office