County/Region: Howard & Baltimore Counties
House Configuration: 12A and 12B
Political Lean: Lean Democrat
Status: Competitive
State Senate – District 12
Incumbent: Clarence Lam, Democrat
Running Again: Y
Key Issues
- School construction funding
- Property tax pressure
- Growth management
- Public safety
What to Watch
District 12 has shown signs of competitiveness in certain cycles. Suburban voter frustration over taxes and development could narrow margins.
House of Delegates – District 12
12A
Suburban and politically competitive.
Candidates
Republican
Democrat
- Jessica Feldmark – Incumbent
- Joshua M. Heard
- Terri Hill – Incumbent
12B
Leans Democratic but not overwhelmingly.
Candidates
Republican
- Blair L. Brannock
Democrat
- Gary Simmons – Incumbent
- John Dove, Jr.
MDBayNews Analysis
District 12 is a classic suburban swing territory. Republicans would need strong turnout and disciplined messaging to capitalize on cost-of-living concerns.