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6 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dayana Bergman, Alison Rudolph, Courtney Alexa Welch, April R. Rose, Chris Tomlinson and Steve Whisler. Candidate information follows official Frederick County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Dayana Bergman (Democratic), Alison Rudolph (Democratic), Courtney Alexa Welch (Democratic), April R. Rose (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Steve Whisler (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 5 (3 seats; vote for up to 3); April R. Rose, Chris Tomlinson are sitting members, per the General Assembly's roster. Not on the November ballot: Christopher Eric Bouchat, 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.
Democratic
Dayana Bergman is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
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Alison Rudolph is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
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Courtney Alexa Welch is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 5 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.
Republican · Incumbent
April R. Rose is the Republican candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
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Republican · Incumbent
Chris Tomlinson is the Republican candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
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Steve Whisler is the Republican candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
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