County/Region: Calvert & Prince George’s Counties
House Configuration: 27A, 27B, 27C
Political Lean: Mixed / Competitive
Status: Watch District
State Senate – District 27
Incumbent: Kevin M. Harris, Democrat
Running Again: Y
Candidates
Democrat
- Kevin M. Harris
- Jason T. Fowler
- Michael A. Jackson
Key Issues
- Energy policy (natural gas and electric mandates)
- Environmental regulation affecting Calvert County
- Property taxes
- Public safety
What to Watch
District 27 is geographically diverse, with rural conservative voters in Calvert County and Democratic strength in Prince George’s County. Turnout dynamics will matter.
House of Delegates – District 27
27A
More rural, still Democratic-leaning.
Candidates
Republican
- Jim Crawford
Democrats
- Clifton Crosby, Jr.
- Shawn Maldon
- Yonelle Moore Lee
- Darrell C. Odom, Sr. – Incumbent
27B
Candidates
Republican
Democrats
- Rachel R. Jones
- Jeffrie E. Long, Jr. – Incumbent
Mixed suburban composition.
27C
Republican
- Mark N. Fisher – Incumbent
Democrat
- Jennifer M. Davidson
- Rocio Mercado Garcia
More Republican-leaning.
MDBayNews Analysis
District 27’s split political geography makes it one of the more interesting districts in Southern Maryland. House subdistrict dynamics can differ sharply from the Senate race.
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