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St. Mary's County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 29C

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 29C on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shaara Watts and Todd B. Morgan. Candidate information follows official St. Marys County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Shaara Watts (Democratic), Todd B. Morgan (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 29C; Todd B. Morgan 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, Todd B. Morgan, is on the ballot.

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Shaara Watts

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Support sustainable water use and development
  • Address high energy costs through increased renewable energy adoption
  • Support local small businesses and job creation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Shaara Watts is a candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 29C in Southern Maryland, per her campaign site.

Todd B. Morgan

Todd B. Morgan

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Emphasizes fiscal responsibility as a steward of tax dollars
  • Supports job creation and small business development
  • Focuses on transportation and infrastructure planning

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Todd Morgan has served as a Southern Maryland county commissioner for 12 years and has lived in the region for more than 40 years, per the campaign site. He built a Department of Defense contracting company and has worked on transportation and economic development through the Southern Maryland Tri County Council, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

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

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 29C on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shaara Watts and Todd B. Morgan. Candidate information follows official St. Marys County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 29C 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 St. Mary's County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
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