House of Delegates in Legislative District 40, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Marlon D. Amprey — House of Delegates in Legislative District 40, Maryland

  Marlon D. Amprey is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Legislative District 40 in Baltimore City. He assumed office on January 13, 2021, following an appointment to fill a vacancy. A Baltimore native, Amprey's professional background includes working as an educator in both Maryland and Washington, D.C., as well as practicing as an attorney. He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, a Master of Education from George Mason University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. In the legislature, he has served on the Environment and Transportation Committee and currently sits on the Economic Matters Committee. He is also a member of both the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus.

• Frank M. Conaway, Jr. — House of Delegates in Legislative District 40, Maryland

  Frank M. Conaway Jr. serves as a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Legislative District 40 in Baltimore City. He began his tenure on January 10, 2007, and has been a member of the Judiciary Committee for the entirety of his service. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 4, 1963, he is the son of the late Frank M. Conaway Sr. and Mary Conaway. His academic background includes studies at Howard University and Morgan State University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Sojourner-Douglass College in 1999. Prior to his political career, his professional experience included work for construction firms, owning an insurance company, and employment as a sales representative. This combination of business acumen and legislative service has defined his public career.

• Dianté Edwards — House of Delegates in Legislative District 40, Maryland

  Dianté Edwards is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 40. A U.S. Navy veteran, Edwards has a demonstrated background in community advocacy. As a leader in Pigtown's neighborhood association, he was directly involved in securing over $3 million for neighborhood investments, which supported key projects including the reopening of the Carroll Park Recreation Center. His campaign is built upon a grassroots, community-first platform. Edwards's key policy priorities include increasing affordability for residents, expanding access to quality education, and improving community health and safety throughout the district. He emphasizes a focus on serving community needs.

• Anderson Jean — House of Delegates in Legislative District 40, Maryland

  Anderson Jean is a Democratic candidate running for the Maryland House of Delegates to represent Legislative District 40. An educator by profession, he is originally from Connecticut and has lived in West Baltimore for the past five years. Jean is campaigning under the slogan "A New Way Forward," with a platform centered on key community issues. His policy priorities include improving affordability, addressing the challenge of vacant housing, and supporting local energy production. Furthermore, his campaign aims to increase job opportunities as a means to bring greater investment into the district. He seeks to advocate for the interests of West Baltimore in the state legislature.

• Kevin Legacy — House of Delegates in Legislative District 40, Maryland

  Kevin Legacy is a Democratic candidate running for the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 40 in Baltimore City. He has formally declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary election. This campaign marks his continued dedication to public service within the community, following his previous bid for the Maryland State Senate in the same district. Legacy's platform is focused on addressing the key issues impacting his constituents. He advocates for strengthening public education through equitable funding, improving access to quality and affordable healthcare services, and fostering local economic development to create sustainable jobs. He also prioritizes data-driven public safety initiatives to ensure safer neighborhoods for all residents.

• Crystal Jackson Parker — House of Delegates in Legislative District 40, Maryland

  Crystal Jackson Parker is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 40. A lifelong resident of West Baltimore, Parker is a community activist with a history of public service. She is a former member of the Baltimore City Democratic State Central Committee. As a key member of the Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation, she was instrumental in the development of The Mill on North food hall. Parker also partnered with Baltimore City through her nonprofit organization to create a YouthWorks site, aiming to provide opportunities for young people. Her platform focuses on improving affordable healthcare, enhancing public safety, and creating new economic opportunities for residents.

• Tiffany Welch — House of Delegates in Legislative District 40, Maryland

  Tiffany Welch is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 40. A West Baltimore native, Welch has built a career as a community advocate and social worker. Her commitment to public service is inspired by her family's legacy; she is the granddaughter of the late Agnes Welch, a long-serving former Baltimore City Councilwoman. Her campaign platform is centered on empowering local communities through targeted action. Key policy goals include creating structured pathways for youth, securing greater investment in neighborhoods, expanding economic opportunities for all residents, and championing public health and safety. Welch has also advocated for policies that support community-controlled development and resident-driven revitalization.

• Melissa Wells — House of Delegates in Legislative District 40, Maryland

  Melissa Wells is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Legislative District 40 in Baltimore City since January 9, 2019. Before her election, she served as the regional director for the Baltimore-DC Building Trades Union and previously worked as a policy assistant and program associate. Wells earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science, law, and sociology from the University of California at Riverside, followed by a Master of Arts in public policy from American University. In the House of Delegates, she has held the role of Deputy Majority Whip and serves as the chair of the Baltimore City Delegation. Her legislative work has focused on key issues such as housing stability, restorative justice, and workforce development.