House of Delegates in Legislative District 15, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Asher E. Beckwitt — House of Delegates in Legislative District 15, Maryland

  Asher E. Beckwitt is a Democratic candidate for Maryland's House of Delegates in Legislative District 15. He earned a Ph.D. from American University and a Master of Arts from George Mason University. Beckwitt has an extensive background as a qualitative researcher specializing in the pharmaceutical and life science industries, where he has held various research and leadership roles. His work has focused on gaining insights from patients and healthcare providers. Alongside his professional career, Beckwitt is an author and public speaker who advocates for survivors of sexual abuse. Drawing from personal experience, he develops frameworks designed to aid in the healing process for other survivors.

• Linda Foley — House of Delegates in Legislative District 15, Maryland

  Linda Foley is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 15. Initially appointed in December 2021, she was subsequently elected to a full term. Within the legislature, Foley serves on the Environment and Transportation Committee. Her career prior to public office includes extensive experience as a journalist and a labor leader. Notably, she was the first female president of the Newspaper Guild and a vice-president of the Communications Workers of America. Foley has also chaired the Montgomery County Democratic Party. She earned her Bachelor of Science in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

• David V. Fraser-Hidalgo — House of Delegates in Legislative District 15, Maryland

  David V. Fraser-Hidalgo is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 15 in Montgomery County. He was first appointed to the position on October 21, 2013. Born in Quito, Ecuador, in 1969, he moved to Montgomery County at age five. He graduated from Albert Einstein High School and earned a B.A. in history from St. Mary's College of Maryland. Before his legislative career, Fraser-Hidalgo served as a Montgomery County police officer and also worked in private sector sales and marketing. In the House of Delegates, he serves on the Environment and Transportation Committee and has sponsored legislation to ban fracking and promote electric vehicles. He is a former chair of the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus.

• Lily Qi — House of Delegates in Legislative District 15, Maryland

  Lily Qi is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 15. She assumed office on January 9, 2019, becoming Maryland's first Chinese-born state legislator. Born in Shanghai, China, Qi immigrated to the United States in 1989. She holds a master's degree in communication studies from Manchester University and an MBA from American University. Before her election, Qi worked in economic development and later served as the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer for economic and workforce matters in Montgomery County under County Executive Ike Leggett. In the legislature, Qi focuses on economic issues and serves as the co-chair of the House Study Group on Economic Stability.

• Peter Chan — Republican Central Committee in Legislative District 15, Maryland

  Peter Chan has declared his candidacy as a Republican for the Maryland House of Delegates, seeking to represent Legislative District 15. His campaign is oriented toward the Republican primary election scheduled for June 23, 2026. The primary's outcome will decide the Republican party's nominee to advance to the general election. The Maryland House of Delegates serves as the lower chamber of the state's bicameral General Assembly and is responsible for passing legislation. As of this time, there is limited publicly available information regarding Peter Chan's professional experience, his key policy positions, and the foundational elements of his political platform. Further details on his agenda and qualifications may be released as the election cycle progresses.