County/Region: Frederick County
House Configuration: Multi-member
Political Lean: Competitive
Status: Watch District
State Senate – District 3
Incumbent: Karen Lewis Young, Democrat
Running Again: Y
Candidates
Republican
- Shelley Aloi
- Angela McIntosh
Democrat
Key Issues
- Growth management
- School overcrowding
- Public safety
- Property taxes
What to Watch
Frederick County continues trending purple. Suburban growth makes this a district worth monitoring closely in 2026.
House of Delegates – District 3
Three at-large seats.
Candidates
Republican
Democrat
- Kris Fair – Incumbent
- Ken Kerr – Incumbent
- Karen Simpson – Incumbent
Competitive dynamics may hinge on turnout in suburban precincts.
MDBayNews Analysis
If Republicans hope to chip away at Democratic dominance in the Senate, Frederick County is one of their better opportunities.