House of Delegates in Legislative District 28, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Abena Affum-McAllister — House of Delegates in Legislative District 28, Maryland

  Abena Affum-McAllister is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 28. A resident of Charles County for over ten years, she currently serves as the Director of Criminal Justice Reform Initiatives for the Charles County State's Attorney's Office. Affum-McAllister earned her Juris Doctorate from the David A. Clarke School of Law, and her career has centered on public policy and community advocacy. Her policy experience includes drafting legislation related to CPR and AED training in schools. She is also the founder of the community organization Women of Action Charles County and previously served as the Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Democratic Party.

• Debra Davis — House of Delegates in Legislative District 28, Maryland

  Debra Davis is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, where she represents Legislative District 28. She was first elected to the position and assumed office on January 9, 2019. Her career in public service includes extensive experience at the local level, having served as a member of the Charles County Board of Commissioners for eight years, from 2010 to 2018. Born in Cheverly, Maryland, Davis pursued higher education at the University of Maryland, College Park, earning a Bachelor of Science in criminology. She later obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Her legal career began after she was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1995 and the District of Columbia Bar in 1996.

• John D. Jones, Jr. — House of Delegates in Legislative District 28, Maryland

  John D. Jones, Jr. is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, seeking to represent Legislative District 28. He has declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary election scheduled to take place on June 23, 2026. This primary will determine the party's nominee for the general election. The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower chamber of the General Assembly, where members are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on state legislation. Delegates serve as the voice for their constituents in the state capital. At present, detailed information regarding Mr. Jones's professional background, political platform, and community engagement is not widely available. Voters can expect more details to be released as the campaign progresses toward the primary election.

• Edith J. Patterson — House of Delegates in Legislative District 28, Maryland

  Edith J. Patterson is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 28 in Charles County since her election in 2015. Her current term is set to end in January 2027. Patterson's public service career includes serving as a county commissioner for Charles County from 2002 to 2010 and as a member of the Charles County Board of Education from 1983 to 1995. Prior to her political career, she worked for 37 years at the College of Southern Maryland, where she was the director of the Educational Talent Search program. She earned a B.S. from Virginia Union University, an M.Ed. from Bowie State College, and an Ed.D. from George Washington University.

• Evan Smith — House of Delegates in Legislative District 28, Maryland

  Evan Smith is a Democratic candidate running for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 28. With a professional background in chemical engineering and experience working for his hometown school district, Smith is focused on improving the quality of life for residents in Charles County. He is a third-generation Japanese American. His platform includes robust advocacy for education, expanded transit options, and increased immigrant protections. Smith is a vocal proponent for establishing a long-awaited rapid transit system to better serve southern Maryland. He also supports the abolition of ICE. Smith is running in the Democratic primary scheduled to take place on June 23, 2026.

• Tarinna N. Terrell — House of Delegates in Legislative District 28, Maryland

  Tarinna N. Terrell is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Maryland House of Delegates to represent District 28. Her professional background includes service in the U.S. Army and a role as a congressional liaison for the Department of Defense, where she gained experience in federal government operations. An entrepreneur, Terrell is the owner of TNT Financial Services, providing financial expertise to clients. She is also the founder of the Tarinna N. Terrell Foundation for Children with Special Needs, a non-profit organization focused on community advocacy and support. Terrell earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 2011 and a Master of Science in public administration in 2013, both from Strayer University.

• James Emerson Ashburn — House of Delegates in Legislative District 28, Maryland

  James Emerson Ashburn is a Republican candidate running for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 28. A veteran of the United States Navy, he served for eight years as a Nuclear Machinist Mate. Following his military service, Ashburn embarked on a thirty-two-year career at the Calvert County Nuclear Power Plant, where he earned a Reactor Operator License from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). A graduate of McDonough High School, Ashburn has also demonstrated a commitment to his local community through his past service as a member of the Waldorf Fire Company 3. He previously advanced from the Republican primary for the same office in the 2022 election cycle.

• Winfield W. Clark, Jr. — House of Delegates in Legislative District 28, Maryland

  Winfield W. Clark, Jr. is a Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Legislative District 28. A native of Charles County, he is a graduate of McDonough High School. Clark earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Hampton University and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Iowa. His professional experience spans over two decades and includes roles as a pastor, business owner, business coach, and nonprofit advisor. He currently serves as a pastor at New Life Marbury and New Life Church in La Plata. Clark resides in Waldorf with his wife and their six children. His campaign is focused on promoting the economic growth of Charles County.

• Anbrea McCoy — House of Delegates in Legislative District 28, Maryland

  Anbrea McCoy is a Democratic candidate running for the Maryland House of Delegates to represent District 28, which includes parts of Charles County. She has officially declared her candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled for June 23, 2026. This marks her second campaign for this position, as she also ran in the 2022 primary election. A long-time resident of the district, McCoy has a professional background rooted in community advocacy and public policy analysis. Her campaign platform focuses on key issues pertinent to the district, including improving public education, expanding access to affordable healthcare, and fostering economic growth that benefits local families and small businesses.