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Prince George's County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 26

5 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Veronica Turner, Kriselda Valderrama, Jamila J. Woods, JoAnn Y. Fisher and Ike Puzon. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Veronica Turner (Democratic), Kriselda Valderrama (Democratic), Jamila J. Woods (Democratic), JoAnn Y. Fisher (Republican), Ike Puzon (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 26 (3 seats; vote for up to 3); Veronica Turner, Kriselda Valderrama, Jamila J. Woods 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: Veronica Turner, Kriselda Valderrama, Jamila J. Woods.

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Veronica Turner

Veronica Turner

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Veronica Turner is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

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Kriselda Valderrama

Kriselda Valderrama

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Education as the cornerstone of a healthy economy
  • Fair wages and benefits for Maryland's working families
  • Paid family and medical leave

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Valderrama began her career as a respiratory therapist before working as a strategic communications specialist for AFSCME and co-hosting the television program Valderrama's America, per the campaign site. Elected to the House of Delegates in 2006, she now serves as deputy majority leader and holds a bachelor's degree from Salisbury University, per the campaign site.

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Jamila J. Woods

Jamila J. Woods

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Strengthening protections and improving outcomes for young people in the justice system
  • Expanding access to healthcare, including preventive cardiac testing
  • Supporting law enforcement while maintaining community accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jamila Jaye Woods is a Democratic delegate representing Maryland's 26th legislative district in Prince George's County, per the campaign site. She has worked as a social justice activist for more than 30 years, partnering with community and faith-based organizations, and chairs the Juvenile Law Subcommittee, per the campaign site.

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JoAnn Y. Fisher

Republican

Biography

JoAnn Y. Fisher is the Republican candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Ike Puzon

Republican

Top priorities
  • Reducing the budget by eliminating programs for undocumented immigrants and nonprofit grants
  • Lowering electricity and gas costs by reopening power plants and adding small nuclear units
  • Education reform through reduced administrative overhead and expanded school choice

Per The Baltimore Banner.

Biography

Ike Puzon is the Republican candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Retired naval aviator with a 30-year Navy career, age 77, married with four children, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, per The Baltimore Banner. President of the Bay Community Support Service Board of Directors and CEO of Puzon Associates, LLC, with prior chief of staff roles in the Navy Department and diplomatic positions, per The Baltimore Banner. Holds master's degrees in naval national security studies and organizational management and a bachelor's degree in political science, per The Baltimore Banner. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 26 in 2026?

5 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Veronica Turner, Kriselda Valderrama, Jamila J. Woods, JoAnn Y. Fisher and Ike Puzon. 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 26 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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Candidate profiles
Veronica Turner, full profileKriselda Valderrama, full profileJamila J. Woods, full profileJoAnn Y. Fisher, full profileIke Puzon, full profileOfficial Maryland election office