House of Delegates in Legislative District 42A, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Jyoti Mohan — House of Delegates in Legislative District 42A, Maryland

  Jyoti Mohan is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 42A. An educator with a PhD in History from the University of Maryland, she has been a resident of Baltimore County for over two decades. Mohan's public service includes appointments to the Maryland Governor's Commission on Military Monuments and the Governor's Commission on African American History and Culture. As a community leader, she founded and serves as board president of the Minority Coalition Community Center of Baltimore County. Her local involvement also extends to serving on the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee and as a PTA leader at local public schools, where her three children attended.

• Alexander Harlan — House of Delegates in Legislative District 42A, Maryland

  Alexander Harlan is the Republican candidate running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 42A. A graduate of Dulaney High School, Harlan pursued higher education, earning a Master's degree in Counterterrorism and Homeland Security. He is a public servant with a commitment to community safety, currently working as a firefighter in Jacksonville. His experience in state government includes four years of service as a staffer for State Senator Chris West, providing him with insight into the legislative process. Harlan’s campaign is built on a platform focused on lowering taxes for residents, strengthening public safety, and protecting North Baltimore County.

• Dan Katz — House of Delegates in Legislative District 42A, Maryland

  Dan Katz is a Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Legislative District 42A. He brings a deep background in public service, built over a 29-year career. For 18 of those years, Katz served with the Maryland State Police (MSP), where he held a significant leadership position as the Director of the Forensic Sciences Division for 12 years. His campaign emphasizes this extensive experience as a proven leader within Maryland State Government. Katz earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware in 1994, followed by a graduate degree from George Washington University in 1997. He has been a resident of Maryland Line since 2008, and his children are graduates of Hereford High School.

• Charles Edward Murphy, 3rd — House of Delegates in Legislative District 42A, Maryland

  Charles Edward Murphy, 3rd, has announced his candidacy for the Maryland House of Delegates, seeking to represent District 42A. Running as a member of the Republican Party, he will be on the ballot for the upcoming Republican primary scheduled for June 23, 2026. The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower chamber of the Maryland General Assembly, the state's legislative body. Delegates are responsible for proposing, debating, and voting on legislation that affects all Maryland residents. Their duties also include approving the annual state budget and providing oversight of executive branch agencies. District 42A is located within Baltimore County. The primary election will determine the party's nominee who will advance to the general election.