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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 42B · 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 raceJeffry K. McDonald is a Republican candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 42B, born and raised in Baltimore County where he currently resides in Timonium, Glen Arm, and Cockeysville. He was educated at Essex Community College and Towson University and has built a diverse professional career spanning driving range business, precision machining, film and video production, commercial insurance, supply chain logistics, and talk radio broadcasting. McDonald is a father of three and grandfather of three who has been deeply involved in community service through his church as a Sunday School teacher, youth sports coaching with the Lutherville-Timonium Recreational Council, and various volunteer causes. His political involvement includes serving as President of the Greater Towson Republican Club, Reagan Republican Club, and currently President of the Patriot Club of America. He campaigns on common sense leadership focused on taxpayers, parental rights, constitutional rights, public safety, and believes every citizen has the right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
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Jeff McDonald will fight to lower taxes.
Maryland families are facing a real affordability crisis caused by years of tax hikes and increased fees from Annapolis politicians, including Michelle Guyton. Jeff McDonald will never vote to raise taxes and will fight for common-sense fiscal policies that put citizens first.
Jeff McDonald will prioritize public safety by ensuring law enforcement has the tools, resources, and support they need to keep our communities safe, while policies supported by Michelle Guyton have made it harder to address rising crime, including youth offenders.
High taxes, overregulation, and failed policies supported by Michelle Guyton have pushed Maryland near the bottom nationally. Jeff McDonald will lower taxes, cut red tape, and restore common-sense economic leadership.
Source: jeffkmcdonald.com
Tax Policy
McDonald opposes tax increases and advocates for lower taxes to address affordability crisis in Maryland families
“Jeff McDonald will fight to lower taxes. Jeff McDonald will never vote to raise taxes and will fight for common-sense fiscal policies that put citizens first.”
Public Safety
McDonald supports law enforcement resources and opposes policies he claims make it harder to address rising crime including youth offenders
“Jeff McDonald will prioritize public safety by ensuring law enforcement has the tools, resources, and support they need to keep our communities safe.”
Economic Development
McDonald advocates for lowering taxes and cutting red tape to make Maryland competitive again economically
“Jeff McDonald will lower taxes, cut red tape, and restore common-sense economic leadership.”
Freedom & Liberty
McDonald defends constitutional rights including free speech, right to bear arms, and protection from government overreach
“Jeff McDonald will defend the constitutional rights of Marylanders including free speech, the right to bear arms, and protection from government overreach.”
According to Maryland Bay News coverage of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly elections, District 42B is described as leaning Republican with Jeffry K. McDonald running against incumbent Democrat Michele Guyton. The news outlet identifies key issues for the district including suburban crime concerns, property taxes, school funding, and growth and zoning matters.
“Jeff McDonald will fight to lower taxes. Jeff McDonald will never vote to raise taxes and will fight for common-sense fiscal policies that put citizens first.”
Source“Jeff McDonald will prioritize public safety by ensuring law enforcement has the tools, resources, and support they need to keep our communities safe.”
Source“Jeff McDonald will lower taxes, cut red tape, and restore common-sense economic leadership.”
Source“High taxes, overregulation, and failed policies supported by Michelle Guyton have pushed Maryland near the bottom nationally. Jeff McDonald will lower taxes, cut red tape, and restore common-sense economic leadership.”
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