House of Delegates in Legislative District 16, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Tazeen Ahmad — House of Delegates in Legislative District 16, Maryland

  Tazeen Ahmad is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, District 16. A resident of Montgomery County for over four decades, she is the Chief Financial Officer for a government relations firm in Washington, D.C. Her background in community leadership includes serving as president of the Montgomery County Women's Democratic Club and as a member of the Maryland Commission for Women. In 2019, she co-founded the Up 2 Us Foundation with her daughter to address food insecurity. Ahmad currently serves on the board of Interfaith Works and the Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board. She holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a master's degree in Journalism.

• Marc Korman — House of Delegates in Legislative District 16, Maryland

  Marc Korman, a Democrat, has served as the representative for Legislative District 16 in the Maryland House of Delegates since his election in 2015. A native of Montgomery County, Korman is a product of its public school system. His higher education includes a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California, a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law. Before his tenure in the House of Delegates, Korman's professional experience included working as a legislative aide on Capitol Hill and practicing law. Within the House, he has held significant leadership roles, previously serving as House Majority Leader and currently as the Chair of the Environment and Transportation Committee.

• Sarah Wolek — House of Delegates in Legislative District 16, Maryland

  Sarah Wolek is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 16, assuming office on April 3, 2023. A graduate of Wootton High School in Montgomery County, she holds bachelor's degrees from the University of Maryland, an MBA from Columbia University, and a master's in public policy from the University of Chicago. Before her election, Wolek served over a decade in the federal government. Her career includes positions at the White House Office of Management and Budget, the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, and the Departments of Treasury, Commerce, and Housing and Urban Development. She also served as a faculty member at the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business.

• Teresa Saavedra Woorman — House of Delegates in Legislative District 16, Maryland

  Teresa Saavedra Woorman is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 16, a position she has held since August 12, 2024. Born in Puebla, Mexico, Woorman immigrated with her family to Montgomery County, Maryland, when she was nine years old. She pursued higher education locally, earning an associate's degree from Montgomery College before obtaining a bachelor's degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland, College Park. While attending university, she became a naturalized U.S. citizen. Her career in public service includes seven years as a staffer in the Maryland General Assembly and a role as a public information officer for the Montgomery County government. She also served as the campaign manager for Marc Elrich's successful 2022 reelection campaign for County Executive.

• Ann Guthrie Hingston — House of Delegates in Legislative District 16, Maryland

  Ann Guthrie Hingston is a Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 16. Her career includes extensive public service at both the state and federal levels, where she was a member of the Senior Executive Service and served as a White House staffer. Hingston also directed a national educational program for at-risk youth in public school districts across the United States. She holds a degree in public administration from Georgetown University. Her interest in good governance is demonstrated by her active role in two County ballot referendum campaigns. Hingston is a candidate in the Republican primary scheduled to take place on June 23, 2026.