See where Acevero, Lopez and Wims stand on schools, housing and health care. Names follow official Montgomery County election filings.
Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Lesley J. Lopez (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 39 (3 seats; vote for up to 3); Gabriel Acevero, Lesley J. Lopez, Greg Wims are sitting members, 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.
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This race. Voters choose 3; the top 3 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Gabriel Acevero, Lesley J. Lopez, Greg Wims.
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Gabriel Acevero is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Gabriel Acevero is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly's roster.
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Lopez is an assistant professor at George Washington University who previously worked as a journalist and communications director for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, per the campaign site. She holds degrees from UC San Diego and George Washington University, per the campaign site.
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Wims is a delegate representing District 39 who previously directed the Upcounty Regional Services Center for Montgomery County government and held federal roles at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Small Business Administration, per the campaign site. He founded the Victims' Rights Foundation in 1996 and was the first male Head Start teacher in Montgomery County, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 39 in 2026?
3 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gabriel Acevero, Lesley J. Lopez and Greg Wims. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, housing and health care.
When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 39 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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