Candidate list, district information, and election updates
District 9A covers parts of Howard County and Carroll County and is one of the more politically engaged districts in Central Maryland. The race for the House of Delegates in 2026 includes candidates from multiple parties competing for representation in Annapolis.
MDBayNews provides simple, factual coverage of all candidates in District 9A, with right-of-center analysis reserved for opinion pieces.
Candidates – 2026 Election
Republican Candidates
Democratic Candidates
- Chao Wu *Incumbent
- Natalie Ziegler *Incumbent
Independent / Third Party
- None
District Overview
- District: 9A
- Counties: Howard County & Carroll County
- Type: Two-member district (elects 2 Delegates)
- Senate District: Falls under Senate District 9
This district typically leans right-of-center, but demographic shifts and turnout variance can make primaries competitive.
Coverage Note
MDBayNews covers all candidates equally.
Reporting is straightforward and non-endorsing.
Editorial commentary is clearly labeled.