St. Mary's County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 29B

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 29B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Adrianne M. Mathis and BJ Hall. Candidate information follows official St. Marys County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Adrianne M. Mathis (Democratic), BJ Hall (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 29B. Not on the November ballot: Brian M. Crosby, 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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Adrianne M. Mathis

Democratic

Top priorities

Ensuring every child has access to quality education and educators have needed resources
Investing in working families, entrepreneurs and local economic opportunity
Preserving the environment, heritage and local character of the community

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Adrianne Mathis is an educator with a 30-year career serving St. Mary's County schools, per the campaign site. Born at Patuxent River Naval Base and raised locally, she has worked as a mentor and community leader while raising her own family in the county, per the campaign site.

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BJ Hall

Republican

Top priorities

Fiscal responsibility, examining costs and insisting on results
Lowering energy costs for working families and small businesses
Fully funding police and first responders while investing in youth mentorship and job training

Per the campaign site.

Biography

BJ Hall is a West Point graduate and U.S. Army veteran who founded the nonprofit Reach Back & Lift 1, per the campaign site. He has served on the St. Mary's County Planning Commission, the Economic Development Commission, and the Tri County Council Workforce Development Board, and previously served as president of the St. Mary's County NAACP, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 29B in 2026?

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 29B 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 St. Mary's County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Maryland Senate District 29 Maryland House of Delegates District 29A See all 4 St. Mary's County races

Candidate profiles

Adrianne M. Mathis, full profile BJ Hall, full profile Official Maryland election office