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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 1C · 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 raceTerry Baker is a Republican candidate seeking re-election for the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 1C in the 2026 election. He describes himself as a small business owner, outdoorsman, and long-time public servant who is honest, dependable, and approachable. His background includes serving as current vice president and former president of the Board of Washington County Commissioners, former Assistant Mayor of Clear Spring, and former Town Council member. He is also noted as a lifelong educator and trades instructor with degrees from Hagerstown Junior College, Auburn University, and a masters equivalency in Education. In his campaign platform, he emphasizes supporting the 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms, advocating for first responders, bringing jobs to District 1C, ensuring Western Maryland gets fair state revenue, and increasing mental health and addiction services to combat the opioid crisis.
Sources: Campaign website
Terry supports your 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms.
He backs the blue and will advocate for first responders.
He will do his part to bring jobs to District 1C and make sure Western Maryland gets our fair share of state revenue.
Terry will also work to bring more mental health and addiction services to Western Maryland in an effort to combat the opioid crisis.
Source: citizensforterrybaker.com
Second Amendment Rights
Supports the right to keep and bear arms.
“Terry supports your 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms.”
Public Safety
Advocates for first responders and backs law enforcement.
“He backs the blue and will advocate for first responders.”
Economic Development
Committed to bringing jobs to District 1C.
“He will do his part to bring jobs to District 1C”
Fiscal Policy
Ensures Western Maryland gets fair share of state revenue.
“...make sure Western Maryland gets our fair share of state revenue.”
Healthcare
Work to bring more mental health and addiction services to combat the opioid crisis.
“Terry will also work to bring more mental health and addiction services to Western Maryland in an effort to combat the opioid crisis.”
According to a February 2026 Hancock News article, Terry Baker is running for another term as a Republican in the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 1C. The report notes that at press time, there were no other candidates listed for that specific office. He is filing alongside various other incumbents and challengers seeking county commissioner, treasurer, state's attorney, clerk, register, sheriff, and education board seats in Washington County.
“Lifelong educator and trades instructor”
Source“He backs the blue and will advocate for first responders.”
Source“He will do his part to bring jobs to District 1C”
Source“...make sure Western Maryland gets our fair share of state revenue.”
Source“Terry will also work to bring more mental health and addiction services to Western Maryland in an effort to combat the opioid crisis.”
Source“Terry Baker is a small business owner”
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