House of Delegates in Legislative District 29C, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• J. W. Abney — House of Delegates in Legislative District 29C, Maryland

  J. W. Abney is a Democratic candidate campaigning for the Maryland House of Delegates to represent District 29C. His platform, centered on the slogan "New Thinking. Real Leadership. Southern Maryland First," emphasizes a focus on the future for the next generation of residents in Southern Maryland. He is a candidate in the Democratic primary scheduled for June 23, 2026. Abney's engagement with local organizations includes his participation in the endorsement process for The Education Association of St. Mary's County. His campaign is positioned to offer new leadership and a forward-looking perspective for the district's representation in state government, addressing the needs of the community.

• Mike Fechtmann — House of Delegates in Legislative District 29C, Maryland

  Mike Fechtmann is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Legislative District 29C in the primary scheduled for June 23, 2026. He possesses an extensive background in engineering and materials science. Currently, Fechtmann is a Fuel Containment Subject Matter Expert, a role that builds upon his prior experience as a Fuel Containment Technical Specialist with the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). His academic journey includes earning a bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech and a master's degree from Rutgers University. He is presently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Maryland's Department of Materials Science and Engineering. An accomplished inventor, Fechtmann also holds two patents.

• Eric F. Immler — House of Delegates in Legislative District 29C, Maryland

  Eric F. Immler is a Democratic candidate running for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 29C. With a career spanning over two decades in law enforcement, he possesses extensive experience in public safety and community service. He currently serves as the Director of Campus Safety at McDaniel College, where he is responsible for leading security operations. His professional background includes his time as a Detective with the Westminster Police Department and as a member of the State House Detail with the Maryland Capitol Police. A graduate of the Maryland Police Training Commission Police Academy, Immler also holds several instructor certifications. He maintains active involvement in professional organizations, including his memberships with the Maryland Chiefs' of Police and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, reflecting his commitment to the field.

• Shaara Watts — House of Delegates in Legislative District 29C, Maryland

  Shaara Watts is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Maryland House of Delegates for Legislative District 29C. Her platform is constructed around several key issues pertinent to Southern Maryland. She proposes to address the ongoing depletion of aquifers through the promotion of sustainable development policies. Watts also aims to mitigate the high cost of utilities for residents by encouraging the expanded use of renewable energy sources throughout the region. A central focus of her economic plan is to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses, with the objective of creating more well-paying and sustainable jobs within the district. She is one of the candidates competing in the Democratic primary.

• James McQueen — House of Delegates in Legislative District 29C, Maryland

  James McQueen is a Republican candidate seeking to represent District 29C in the Maryland House of Delegates. Born at Bethesda Naval Hospital, he has been a Maryland resident for most of his life. For over three decades, McQueen has resided in Calvert County, where he is a property owner. He has volunteered as a Southern MD Region Captain for the Maryland Convention of States, an organization through which he advocated for fiscal restraint and limiting federal government power. During a 2021 meeting of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission, he spoke in favor of drawing district lines that keep counties together to enhance communication and teamwork on local issues.

• Todd B. Morgan — House of Delegates in Legislative District 29C, Maryland

  Todd B. Morgan, a Republican, represents District 29C in the Maryland House of Delegates, an area covering parts of both Calvert and St. Mary's Counties. He officially assumed office on January 11, 2023. Morgan's political career includes extensive service at the local level as a member of the St. Mary's County Board of Commissioners from 2010 to 2022, a period during which he also served as the board's vice president in 2014. Professionally, he has over three decades of experience as a defense contractor. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration from Susquehanna University and a Master of Business Administration from Marshall University. He has also served as an adjunct professor.