House of Delegates in Legislative District 1C, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Seth Funk — House of Delegates in Legislative District 1C, Maryland

  Seth Funk is a Democratic candidate seeking to represent Legislative District 1C in the Maryland House of Delegates. He is running in the 2026 election cycle, with the primary election set for June 23, 2026, and the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Funk is challenging the incumbent, Republican Terry Baker, for the position. This marks Funk's second campaign for this specific seat, having previously been the Democratic nominee in the 2022 general election where he also faced Baker. Legislative District 1C is located in Western Maryland and includes portions of both Allegany and Washington counties, representing a diverse constituency with distinct regional interests that are central to the electoral race.

• Terry Baker — House of Delegates in Legislative District 1C, Maryland

  Terry Baker is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 1C, which covers parts of Allegany and Washington counties. He assumed office on January 11, 2023, for a term scheduled to end in January 2027. Prior to his service in the state legislature, Baker had an extensive career in local government. He served as a Washington County Commissioner from 2006 until 2022, holding the leadership roles of both president and vice-president during his sixteen-year tenure. His public service also includes experience in municipal government as a member of the Clear Spring Town Council and as the Assistant Mayor of Clear Spring. Baker is a graduate of Hagerstown Junior College and Auburn University.