House of Delegates in Legislative District 24, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Crystal Carpenter — House of Delegates in Legislative District 24, Maryland

  Crystal Carpenter is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, District 24. She serves as the Chief Program and Strategy Officer for the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth, which she joined in April 2019. In her role, she develops resources to support individuals released from prison and educates stakeholders on challenges faced by formerly incarcerated people. An advocate for criminal justice reform, Carpenter has testified before the Maryland General Assembly on youth sentencing reform. She is also Co-Chair for the Prince George's County Lynching Memorial Project, where she develops educational materials on the county's history of racial terror lynchings. She is an alumna of the University of North Carolina.

• Derrick L. Coley — House of Delegates in Legislative District 24, Maryland

  Derrick L. Coley, a Democratic politician, represents District 24 in the Maryland House of Delegates. Governor Wes Moore appointed him in January 2024 to the seat vacated by Jazz Lewis. Coley's extensive public service career includes roles as chief of staff to the Prince George's County Executive and deputy director for the county's Department of the Environment. He also served as a staff associate for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, a special assistant at Bowie State University, and executive director for the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Coley holds a B.S. in biological sciences from North Carolina State University and an M.A. in public policy from American University.

• Andrea Fletcher Harrison — House of Delegates in Legislative District 24, Maryland

  Andrea Fletcher Harrison, a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, has represented District 24 in Prince George's County since assuming office on January 9, 2019. Her legislative career was preceded by a decade of service on the Prince George's County Council, where she represented District 5 from May 2008 until December 2018. A native of Washington, D.C., Harrison's educational background includes an associate's degree from Prince George's Community College and a bachelor's degree in public policy from Bowie State University. Professionally, she worked as a network administrator. In the House of Delegates, her committee assignments have included the Appropriations Committee and the Economic Matters Committee.

• Stanford Fraser — House of Delegates in Legislative District 24, Maryland

  Stanford Fraser is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, District 24. A nine-year public defender in Prince George's County, he has represented thousands of clients. He is a graduate of Howard University and Harvard Law School. Fraser has testified in Annapolis on key police reform legislation, including efforts to ban no-knock warrants and require body cameras for officers. An active community member, he is involved with organizations such as 100 Black Men of Prince George's County and Rise Prince George's County. Fraser resides in Landover with his wife, Michele, and their son, maintaining deep roots in the community he seeks to represent.

• Bobby Henry — House of Delegates in Legislative District 24, Maryland

  Bobby Henry is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 24. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served and achieved the rank of Major. Following his military career, Henry established his own law firm, Henry Legal Firm, LLC, where he serves as principal. His legal career spans more than three decades. Henry earned a bachelor's degree from North Carolina A&T State University and a Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law. His history of public service includes an appointment to the Maryland Governor's Task Force on African American Males. He also previously ran for the Maryland State Senate in 2010 and 2014.

• Jordan McFarland — House of Delegates in Legislative District 24, Maryland

  Jordan McFarland is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Legislative District 24. His campaign, centered on a "Back.To.Basics" platform, is focused on community-led progress and a forward-focused mission to serve district residents. McFarland's key policy goals include strengthening community resources, ensuring public safety, and fostering sustainable economic growth. He is a strong advocate for enhancing educational excellence by modernizing outdated systems to better prepare students for the future. As a candidate in the Democratic primary, he aims to address the foundational needs of the community and champion practical solutions in the state legislature.

• LaTasha R. Ward — House of Delegates in Legislative District 24, Maryland

  LaTasha R. Ward is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 24. A resident of Prince George's County, she is a business owner, public servant, and community advocate with deep roots in the area. Ward, a graduate of Fairmont Heights High School, previously worked with at-risk youth as a counselor and program coordinator, demonstrating her commitment to community service. As an entrepreneur, she has owned and operated several small businesses within District 24, including retail stores and a marketing company. Her political experience includes work as a political strategist and active participation in voter registration drives. Ward has previously run for this same legislative office.