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Baltimore County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 42B

Guyton and McDonald are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Baltimore County election filings.

About this race

Michele Guyton (Democratic), Jeffry K. McDonald (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 42B; Michele Guyton 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, Michele Guyton, is on the ballot.

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Michele Guyton

Michele Guyton

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Applies evidence-based, collaborative problem-solving to community challenges
  • Sponsors a scholarship program for district students
Biography

Guyton is a developmental psychologist and educational advocate with more than 25 years of experience supporting families and communities, running for Maryland delegate in District 42B, per the campaign site.

Jeffry K. McDonald

Jeffry K. McDonald

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Taxes and affordability
  • Restoring public safety and backing the police
  • Building a competitive economy
Biography

McDonald has worked across a range of businesses including the driving range business, precision machining, film, video and commercial production, commercial insurance, supply chain and logistics, and talk radio broadcasting, per the campaign site. McDonald graduated from Essex Community College and Towson University, serves as President of the Patriot Club of America and has served as President of the Greater Towson Republican Club and the Reagan Republican Club, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 42B in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 42B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michele Guyton and Jeffry K. McDonald. Candidate information follows official Baltimore County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 42B 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
Michele Guyton, full profileJeffry K. McDonald, full profileOfficial Maryland election office