Prince George's County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 47B

One candidate is tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 47B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Deni Taveras. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Deni Taveras (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 47B; Deni Taveras is the sitting member, 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. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Deni Taveras, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Deni Taveras

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Expanding school construction to address decades of overcrowding, including new schools built in District 2
Establishing universal representation for immigrants in deportation proceedings and language access at county offices
Modernizing zoning to support economic development

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Deni Taveras is a policy analyst with more than 15 years of experience in local, state and federal government, including service as chief of staff for a Maryland state senator, per the campaign site. She holds advanced degrees from Princeton University and previously served on the Prince George's County Council representing District 2, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 47B in 2026?

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 47B 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 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

Deni Taveras, full profile Official Maryland election office