House of Delegates in Legislative District 2A, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• John D. Leonard — House of Delegates in Legislative District 2A, Maryland

  John D. Leonard is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Maryland House of Delegates in District 2A for the primary scheduled on June 23, 2026. A resident of Rohrersville since 2018, he was born and raised in Damascus, Maryland. Leonard currently works as an electrical estimator and has 13 years of experience in the construction industry. He lives in Rohrersville with his wife and son, where they operate a small flower farm. His campaign platform emphasizes his background as a working professional and his focus on addressing local Maryland issues that directly impact the community.

• Brandon Thompson — House of Delegates in Legislative District 2A, Maryland

  Brandon Thompson is a Democratic candidate seeking to represent District 2A in the Maryland House of Delegates. A veteran of the United States Army, Thompson dedicated five years of service as a Satellite Controller. Following his military service, he built a decade-long career within the satellite communications industry. He has been a resident of Maryland for the past fifteen years and has resided in Sharpsburg for the last four years. Thompson is campaigning on a platform centered on defending constitutional rights and bringing a fresh perspective to the governance of Washington County. The Democratic primary election is scheduled for June 23, 2026, followed by the general election on November 3, 2026.

• Dianna Palmer — House of Delegates in Legislative District 2A, Maryland

  Dianna Palmer is a declared Republican candidate campaigning for a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates representing Legislative District 2A. Her candidacy places her in the Republican primary election, which is officially scheduled for June 23, 2026. In this primary contest, Palmer is set to compete against the district's incumbent delegates, William Valentine and William Wivell. The primary will serve as a critical step to determine which candidate will secure the Republican nomination and appear on the general election ballot. The general election for this legislative seat, along with other state races, is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, where voters will make their final decision.

• William Valentine — House of Delegates in Legislative District 2A, Maryland

  William Valentine is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 2A, which encompasses parts of Washington and Frederick counties. He assumed office on January 11, 2023. Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Valentine established an extensive career in law enforcement prior to his legislative service. His professional background includes serving as a police officer in both Thurmont and Westminster, and as a deputy sheriff in Garrett County. He also worked as an investigator for the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office. Delegate Valentine earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Frederick Community College and serves on the House Judiciary Committee.

• William J. Wivell — House of Delegates in Legislative District 2A, Maryland

  William J. Wivell is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 2A. His legislative service began with an appointment in March 2015, and he has since been re-elected. Before joining the legislature, Wivell served on the Washington County Board of Commissioners from 1998 to 2010 and again from 2014 to 2015. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, on June 9, 1964, Wivell holds three academic degrees: an Associate of Arts from Hagerstown Community College, a Bachelor of Arts from Shepherd University, and a Master of Business Administration from Mount Saint Mary's University. In his professional life, Wivell works as a business administrator at St. James School.