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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 3 · 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 raceKaren Simpson is a Democratic incumbent running for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 3. The Maryland General Assembly lists her as the current delegate for District 3 in Frederick County, and Ballotpedia lists her among the candidates in the 2026 Democratic primary for the three-seat district. Simpson was first sworn into the House of Delegates in January 2023 and serves on the House Judiciary Committee. Official legislative and Maryland State Archives biographies describe her background as including work in family counseling and note that she holds degrees from Radford University and Towson University.