House of Delegates in Legislative District 42C, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Corynne Courpas — House of Delegates in Legislative District 42C, Maryland

  Corynne Courpas is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 42C. A lifelong resident of Carroll County, Courpas has a professional background in the foodservice industry, from which she retired in 2020. She is an active community volunteer and an advocate for small businesses. Her campaign platform prioritizes supporting working families, strengthening local schools, and addressing rising healthcare and energy costs. Courpas has a long history of political involvement within the Democratic Party, which includes her service as the Chair of the Carroll County Democratic Central Committee and as an Elector for the Biden/Harris ticket in the 2020 presidential election.

• Steve Patten — House of Delegates in Legislative District 42C, Maryland

  Steve Patten is a Republican candidate seeking to represent District 42C in the Maryland House of Delegates. A resident of Hampstead since 1998, he is a small business owner, operating Beverage Journal, Inc., a local trade magazine. Patten and his wife, Shannon, raised their four children in the Carroll County Public School system. His political activism spans over a decade, beginning with his involvement in the Tea Party movement in 2010. Since 2017, he has been associated with the Convention of States Action, where he has experience lobbying state legislators in Annapolis. His policy platform prioritizes the principles of local autonomy, parental rights, and the implementation of pro-business policies.