House of Delegates in Legislative District 1B, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Rhiannon C. Brown — House of Delegates in Legislative District 1B, Maryland

  Rhiannon C. Brown is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 1B. She has formally declared her intention to run in the Democratic primary, which is scheduled for June 23, 2026. If successful in the primary, Brown will proceed to the general election on November 3, 2026. The position she is seeking is currently occupied by Delegate Jason C. Buckel. The Maryland House of Delegates serves as the lower house of the Maryland General Assembly, the state's legislative body. Delegates are elected to serve four-year terms and are responsible for creating and amending state laws, as well as approving the state budget. District 1B is one of the legislative districts in Maryland.

• Jason C. Buckel — House of Delegates in Legislative District 1B, Maryland

  Jason C. Buckel is a Republican politician representing District 1B in Allegany County as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. His service in the House began on January 14, 2015. A native of Allegany County, where he was born on November 3, 1971, Buckel has taken on significant leadership roles during his tenure. In 2021, his colleagues selected him for the position of Minority Leader. He also serves on the Ways and Means Committee, a key legislative body. His academic background includes a degree from George Mason University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law. Prior to his career in public service, he worked as an attorney and is a managing partner at his law firm. His current term ends in January 2027.