Maryland General Assembly – District 42 (2026)

County/Region: Baltimore County
House Configuration: 42A, 42B, 42C
Political Lean: Competitive
Status: Battleground

State Senate – District 42

Incumbent: Chris West, Republican
Running Again: N

Candidates

Republican

Democrat

~~Paul Henderson~~
~~Paul V. Konka~~
Stephanie Popescu

Key Issues

Suburban crime concerns
Property taxes
School funding
Growth and zoning

What to Watch

District 42 is one of Baltimore County’s most closely divided districts. Subdistrict House races may split even if the Senate race tilts one direction.

House of Delegates – District 42

42A

Suburban and competitive.

Candidates

Republican

~~Alexander Harlan~~
~~Dan Katz~~
Charles Edward Murphy, III

Democrat

Jyoti Mohan

42B

Leans Republican.

Candidates

Republican

Jeffry K. McDonald
~~Larry A. Novak~~

Democrat

Michele Guyton – Incumbent

42C

More Democratic-leaning.

Candidates

Republican

Steve Patten

Democrat

Corynne Courpas

MDBayNews Analysis

District 42 is a true suburban battleground and could become one of the most closely watched districts in 2026.