House of Delegates in Legislative District 42B, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Michele Guyton — House of Delegates in Legislative District 42B, Maryland

  Michele Guyton serves as a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 42B since her election on January 9, 2019. Before joining the legislature, she was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to the Maryland State Board of Education, where she served from 2015 to 2019. Guyton is a developmental psychologist and a committed advocate for individuals with disabilities. Her professional background includes work at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. She also co-founded a support group for families with disabilities that evolved into the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Tourette Association of America. Guyton earned a Ph.D. in developmental and social psychology from Brandeis University.

• Jeffry K. McDonald — House of Delegates in Legislative District 42B, Maryland

  Jeffry K. McDonald is a Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 42B. A lifelong resident of Baltimore County, he is a graduate of Essex Community College and Towson University. His professional background includes experience in precision machining, film and video production, commercial insurance, supply chain logistics, and talk radio broadcasting. McDonald has been active in his community as a youth sports coach and Sunday School teacher. He has held leadership roles in Republican organizations, serving as a past president of the Greater Towson Republican Club and the Reagan Republican Club, and is the current president of the Patriot Club of America.

• Larry A. Novak — House of Delegates in Legislative District 42B, Maryland

  Larry A. Novak is an attorney with a background in Republican activism who has declared his candidacy for the Maryland House of Delegates. He is running as a Republican to represent District 42B. Novak is set to compete in the Republican primary election, which is scheduled for June 23, 2026. A central focus of his campaign is his stated commitment to serving the interests of the community without the potential distractions of other state-level obligations. Following the primary, the general election for the District 42B seat will be held on November 3, 2026. Novak's professional experience as an attorney informs his approach to his political aspirations within the state legislature.