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Worcester County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 38A

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 38A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shelley Johnson and C. L. Marshall, III. Candidate information follows official Worcester County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Shelley Johnson (Democratic), C. L. Marshall, III (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 38A. Not on the November ballot: H. Kevin Anderson, 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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Shelley Johnson

Democratic

Biography

Shelley Johnson is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 38A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was listed on the State Board of Elections' candidate filing as of September 8, 2026.

C. L. Marshall, III

Republican

Biography

C. L. Marshall, III is the Republican candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 38A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. 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 38A in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 38A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shelley Johnson and C. L. Marshall, III. Candidate information follows official Worcester County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 38A 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 Worcester County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Worcester County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Shelley Johnson, full profileC. L. Marshall, III, full profileOfficial Maryland election office