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Prince George's County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 25

3 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kent Roberson, Denise Roberts and Karen Toles. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kent Roberson (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 25 (3 seats; vote for up to 3); Kent Roberson, Denise Roberts, Karen Toles are sitting members, per the General Assembly's 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: Kent Roberson, Denise Roberts, Karen Toles.

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Kent Roberson

Kent Roberson

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Bringing more than two decades of federal and state government relations experience in agriculture, trade and environmental policy to Maryland House of Delegates District 25

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kent Roberson works in government relations for the Corn Refiners Association, advocating on agriculture, transportation, trade, sustainability and environmental protection, per the campaign site. He brings more than 20 years of government relations experience, including internships on Capitol Hill, a position at the U.S. Supreme Court, and service as chief of staff for a Maryland state delegate, per the campaign site. He also serves as president of Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture, per the campaign site.

Denise Roberts

Denise Roberts

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Expanding the Jobs First Act to create opportunities for small minority and Black-owned businesses
  • Improving healthcare services, including programs addressing women's health needs
  • Supporting seniors and people with disabilities through services that promote independence

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Roberts spent 21 years in Prince George's County government, including as communications director in the state's attorney's office and outreach and training manager for the Supplier Diversity Office, before founding D.Geneva Photography and D.Geneva Consulting, per the campaign site. She holds a communications degree from Howard University and a public relations master's degree from American University, per the campaign site.

Karen Toles

Karen Toles

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Karen Toles is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Karen Toles is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly's roster. 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 25 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kent Roberson, Denise Roberts and Karen Toles. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 25 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 Prince George's County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Prince George's County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Kent Roberson, full profileDenise Roberts, full profileKaren Toles, full profileOfficial Maryland election office