House of Delegates in Legislative District 32, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Spencer F. Dixon — House of Delegates in Legislative District 32, Maryland

  Spencer F. Dixon is a Democratic candidate running for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 32. A resident of Russett, Dixon has a background in public service, having previously worked as a legislative director for a Maryland state senator. In addition to his candidacy, he serves as the chair of the Anne Arundel County Public Campaign Financing Commission. His campaign platform is focused on key state and local issues, including housing affordability, lowering energy costs for families, and strengthening democratic institutions in Maryland. Dixon has received endorsements from several local elected officials, including Senator Pam Beidle and Delegate Mark Chang.

• J. Sandy Bartlett — House of Delegates in Legislative District 32, Maryland

  J. Sandy Bartlett is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 32 since her assumption of office on January 9, 2019. Prior to her election to the legislature, Bartlett worked as an intellectual property attorney and was an adjunct professor at Anne Arundel Community College. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree awarded by Howard University and a Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America. Within the Maryland General Assembly, Bartlett serves as a member of the Judiciary Committee and has previously held the position of chair for the Anne Arundel County Delegation, demonstrating her leadership within the legislative body.

• Mike Rogers — House of Delegates in Legislative District 32, Maryland

  Mike Rogers is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 32 in Anne Arundel County. He assumed office on January 9, 2019, and his current term is scheduled to end in January 2027. Prior to his political career, Rogers served in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps from 1986 until his retirement as a Colonel in 2015. His military service included deployments to 32 countries, and he is a recipient of the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit. In the legislature, Rogers serves on the Economic Matters Committee. He holds the distinction of being the first Black person to serve as vice chair and later the first Black man to chair the Anne Arundel County Delegation. Rogers also ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024.

• Steven Thomas — House of Delegates in Legislative District 32, Maryland

  Steven Thomas is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 32. A lifelong resident of the district, he has over 30 years of experience in public service and public safety. Thomas served as a lieutenant with the Anne Arundel County Police Department, where he began his career as a patrol officer in 1996. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a master's in Legal & Ethical Studies from the University of Baltimore. In 2014, Thomas was tasked with starting the department's Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and Peer Support Teams, coordinating both. Under his leadership, the Anne Arundel County CIT unit was recognized as the International CIT Unit of the Year in 2020. Thomas is also an approved instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and was named a top 100 Youth & Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor in 2018.

• Colin McEvers — Republican Central Committee in Councilmanic District 2, Maryland

  Colin McEvers is a Republican candidate seeking one of three seats in the Maryland House of Delegates for District 32. McEvers has previously held a leadership position as the chair of the Maryland Federation of College Republicans. During his time as a student at Salisbury University, he organized a speaking event that was postponed due to security concerns. The planned event drew condemnation from the Maryland Republican Party. His activities at the university also included advocating for campus policy changes, where he organized a petition to allow students to carry pepper spray for the purpose of self-defense. This background highlights his involvement in state and campus-level political organizing.

• Mary Phelps — House of Delegates in Legislative District 32, Maryland

  Mary Phelps is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Legislative District 32. Her campaign is focused on the upcoming 2026 election cycle, with a primary scheduled for June 23, 2026, and the general election set to take place on November 3, 2026. In addition to her candidacy, Phelps holds a leadership position within her party's local structure. She currently serves as the President of the District 32 Republican Club. In this role, she is responsible for leading the organization's efforts to promote Republican principles and encourage community engagement in political activities throughout the district.

• Marcus Damon Snipes, Jr. — House of Delegates in Legislative District 32, Maryland

  Marcus Damon Snipes, Jr. is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Legislative District 32. He is competing for one of the three delegate seats available in the district. The primary election for this contest is scheduled for June 23, 2026. His campaign committee is formally registered with the state as "Friends of Marcus Damon Snipes Jr." At present, comprehensive public information regarding Mr. Snipes' professional background, educational history, and specific policy positions is not readily accessible. There is also no official campaign website or established social media presence to provide further details on his platform or qualifications for the office he is seeking.