House of Delegates in Legislative District 29B, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Adrianne M. Mathis — House of Delegates in Legislative District 29B, Maryland

  Adrianne M. Mathis is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 29B. A lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, she was born on the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Mathis is a retired educator with a 30-year career serving St. Mary's County Public Schools and is a mother of three. As a dedicated community advocate, she graduated from the Emerge Maryland program, which trains Democratic women to seek public office. Her campaign platform is focused on key local issues, including strengthening schools, expanding economic opportunities, improving access to healthcare and affordable housing, investing in community infrastructure, and protecting the environment.

• Kris McDonald — House of Delegates in Legislative District 29B, Maryland

  Kris McDonald is a Democratic candidate seeking to represent Legislative District 29B in the Maryland House of Delegates. The district is located within St. Mary's County. Her candidacy has been formally declared for the Democratic primary election, which is scheduled to take place on June 23, 2026. A long-time resident of the area, McDonald has a professional background in public education and non-profit management, with a focus on community development and youth outreach programs. Her community involvement includes serving on local advisory boards and volunteering with environmental organizations dedicated to the preservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Her campaign platform emphasizes strengthening public schools, promoting sustainable economic growth, and improving access to affordable healthcare for district residents.

• BJ Hall — House of Delegates in Legislative District 29B, Maryland

  BJ Hall is a Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 29B. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the U.S. Army, Hall has over eight years of leadership experience within St. Mary's County. His public service includes appointments to the St. Mary's County Planning Commission, the Economic Development Commission, and the Tri-County Council Workforce Development Board. Hall's community involvement includes serving as the former president of the St. Mary's County NAACP and as treasurer for the Maryland State Conference of the NAACP. He also chairs Government Relations for the 2nd District of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. In 2022, Hall ran for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner President.