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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 raceShelley Johnson is President of the Town of Princess Anne and a Democrat running for Maryland House of Delegates District 38A, which includes all of Somerset County, 20% of Worcester County, and a sliver of Wicomico County. She filed to run in the Republican primary according to news reports, though she identifies as a Democrat. The seat was vacated following the October 2025 death of four-term incumbent Charles Otto, with Del. Kevin Anderson appointed by Gov. Wes Moore to fill it for the 2026 Legislative Session before Johnson entered the race. Her campaign emphasizes that the Eastern Shore deserves a representative who understands local land, waterways, and daily lives of families.
Sources: Campaign website
"Shelley Johnson is running for the Maryland House of Delegates because the Eastern Shore deserves a representative who understands our land, our waterways, and the daily lives of our families."
"Our people matter. Our land matters. Our future matters. I'm running because leaders should protect them all."
"Shelley leads with compassion, fairness, and action. She shows up. She listens. She fights for the people."
"Because she's already doing the work. Because she leads with heart. Because she understands the unique needs of Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties."
Source: shelleyjohnsonfor38a.com
Agriculture
Shelley will secure fair state funding for local farmers, improve drainage and irrigation systems, expand training programs, and protect farmland while promoting local markets.
“"Supporting Our Farmers Agriculture is the backbone of District 38A. Shelley will: Secure fair state funding for local farmers Improve drainage, irrigation, and storm-protection systems Expand training and workforce programs for agriculture Protect farmland and promote local markets"”
Fisheries/Watermen
Shelley will support blue crab, oyster, and fisheries industries; advocate for fair regulations; protect working waterfronts from decline; and invest in the next generation entering maritime trades.
“"Our heritage is rooted in the water. Shelley will: Support the blue crab, oyster, and fisheries industries Advocate for fair, practical regulations Protect working waterfronts from decline Invest in the next generation entering maritime trades"”
Environment
Shelley will push for stormwater upgrades and flood-mitigation funding; preserve wetlands and coastal ecosystems; bring attention to areas repeatedly overlooked during storms.
“"Healthy wetlands protect our homes and communities. Shelley will: Push for stormwater upgrades and flood-mitigation funding Preserve wetlands and coastal ecosystems Bring attention to areas repeatedly overlooked during storms"”
Housing
Shelley has already led efforts to improve local housing conditions. She will fight for funding to address mold, bacteria, and unsafe living conditions; strengthen support for both tenants and responsible landlords.
“"Healthy & Safe Housing Shelley has already led efforts to improve local housing conditions. In Annapolis, she will: Fight for funding to address mold, bacteria, and unsafe living conditions Strengthen support for both tenants and responsible landlords"”
Education
Shelley will advocate for equitable school funding across Eastern Shore counties; expand after-school programs, community centers, and youth jobs; support teachers, staff, and mental health resources.
“"Stronger Schools & Opportunities for Youth Our children deserve the best. Shelley will: Advocate for equitable school funding across Eastern Shore counties Expand after-school programs, community centers, and youth jobs Support teachers, staff, and mental health resources"”
Seniors
Shelley is committed to honoring and protecting elders in the community. She will fight for better senior housing and aging-in-place support; improve access to healthcare and transportation.
“"Protecting Our Seniors Shelley is committed to honoring and protecting elders in the community. She will: Fight for better senior housing and aging-in-place support Improve access to healthcare and transportation"”
According to OC Today-Dispatch coverage from February 2026, Shelley Johnson is one of three newcomers vying for District 38A in the June 23 primary election. She is identified as a Democrat and Princess Anne Town Commissioner running alongside Republican candidates C.L. Marshall III and Timothy Howlett.
“"Supporting Our Farmers Agriculture is the backbone of District 38A. Shelley will: Secure fair state funding for local farmers"”
Source“"Healthy wetlands protect our homes and communities. Shelley will: Push for stormwater upgrades and flood-mitigation funding Preserve wetlands and coastal ecosystems"”
Source“"Healthy & Safe Housing Shelley has already led efforts to improve local housing conditions. In Annapolis, she will: Fight for funding to address mold, bacteria, and unsafe living conditions"”
Source“"Stronger Schools & Opportunities for Youth Our children deserve the best. Shelley will: Advocate for equitable school funding across Eastern Shore counties"”
Source“"Protecting Our Seniors Shelley is committed to honoring and protecting elders in the community. She will: Fight for better senior housing and aging-in-place support"”
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