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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 38A · Maryland · 2026 Primary
Members of the Maryland House of Delegates represent their local districts in the state legislature by proposing, debating, and voting on laws that impact public education, healthcare, and transportation. They work alongside the state Senate to pass Maryland’s annual budget and determine how tax dollars are allocated to community services and infrastructure projects. This office is vital because delegates shape the statewide policies and spending priorities that directly influence the daily lives of all residents.
View all candidates in this raceC. L. Marshall, 3rd, formally known as Carroll Lee Marshall, serves as a Pocomoke City Councilman representing District 5 and is seeking appointment to the Maryland House of Delegates for District 38A following the death of Delegate Charles Otto in October 2025. He was among five applicants recommended by the Somerset County Republican Central Committee to fill the vacancy created under state constitutional rules. Marshall describes his motivation as a desire to continue the legacy of Delegate Otto, whom he credits with serving the Lower Shore with integrity and fighting for local farmers, commercial watermen, and business owners. His background includes working alongside former Delegates Otto and Hartman on issues affecting the local fishing community, specifically striped bass protections. This experience motivated him to seek greater involvement in state policy. He advocates for sensible economic development that complements life across Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico counties.
Economic Development
Marshall advocates for development strategies that support local life and business interests across Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico counties.
“"promoted 'sensible economic development that would complement life in Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico counties.'"”
Agriculture
Marshall highlights his support for protecting opportunities specifically for local farmers within the district.
“"fought to protect and enhance opportunities for local farmers, commercial watermen, and business owners"”
Environment
He emphasizes experience working on issues affecting the local fishing community, including striped bass protections.
“"worked alongside Delegates Otto and Hartman on issues affecting the local fishing community, including striped bass protections"”
External coverage indicates Marshall is a Republican candidate competing for the District 38A delegate seat in the primary election against Timothy H. Howlett following the resignation of appointed incumbent Delegate Kevin Anderson. News reports from late 2025 and early 2026 detail his application to fill the vacancy left by Delegate Charles Otto, who passed away in October 2025. The Eastern Shore Undercover notes that if Marshall wins the primary, he would face Democrat Shelley Johnson in the general election on November 3, 2026.
“"promoted 'sensible economic development that would complement life in Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico counties.'"”
Source“"fought to protect and enhance opportunities for local farmers, commercial watermen, and business owners"”
Source“"worked alongside Delegates Otto and Hartman on issues affecting the local fishing community, including striped bass protections"”
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