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Charles County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 28

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5 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Abena Affum-McAllister, Debra Davis, Edith J. Patterson, James Emerson Ashburn and Winfield W. Clark, Jr.. Candidate information follows official Charles County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Abena Affum-McAllister (Democratic), Debra Davis (Democratic), Edith J. Patterson (Democratic), James Emerson Ashburn (Republican), Winfield W. Clark, Jr. (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 28 (3 seats; vote for up to 3); Debra Davis, Edith J. Patterson are sitting members, per the General Assembly's roster. Not on the November ballot: C. T. Wilson, the sitting member per the roster. Also filed but not printing: Anbrea McCoy (withdrawn), Anbrea McCoy (failed to submit required number of signatures), per the State Board of Elections. 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.

Abena Affum-McAllister

Democratic

Abena Affum-McAllister is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

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Debra Davis

Debra Davis

Democratic · Incumbent

Debra Davis is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

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Edith J. Patterson

Edith J. Patterson

Democratic · Incumbent

Edith J. Patterson is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

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James Emerson Ashburn

Republican

James Emerson Ashburn is the Republican candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

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Winfield W. Clark, Jr.

Republican

Winfield W. Clark, Jr. is the Republican candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

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Candidate roster from official Charles County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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