House of Delegates in Legislative District 7A, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Ly Xinzhen Brown — House of Delegates in Legislative District 7A, Maryland

  Ly Xinzhen Brown is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 7A. An attorney, writer, and disability rights advocate, Brown focuses on issues of interpersonal and state violence against disabled individuals at the intersections of race, gender, and class. They have an extensive background as a community organizer and policy expert, with experience in disability rights, mental health, and educational civil rights. Brown previously ran for the same legislative office in 2022. In addition to their legal and policy work, Brown is a public speaker and educator, known for their activism on topics including neurodiversity and intersectionality.

• Tom Baker — House of Delegates in Legislative District 7A, Maryland

  Tom Baker is a declared Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, where he is running to represent the constituents of Legislative District 7A. This district is geographically situated to include portions of both Harford County and Cecil County. Baker has officially entered the race for the 2026 election cycle. His campaign will first focus on the Democratic primary election, which has been officially scheduled to take place on June 23, 2026. Should he be successful in securing the party's nomination, he will then advance to the general election. The general election, where candidates from all parties will compete, is slated for November 3, 2026. His candidacy is centered on securing a seat in the lower chamber of the Maryland General Assembly.

• Satish Chapagain — House of Delegates in Legislative District 7A, Maryland

  Satish Chapagain is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 7A. A journalist by profession, Chapagain is recognized within the Baltimore Nepali community for his media skills and advocacy efforts. He is also involved with the Minority Coalition Community Center of Baltimore County, a nonprofit organization that provides support to minority communities. His campaign platform centers on addressing "everyday kitchen table issues" through policies that create new opportunities and encourage responsible growth. Chapagain currently serves on the Baltimore County Democratic State Central Committee, also for District 7A, bringing party leadership experience to his candidacy.

• Cleveland M. Reynolds, Jr. — House of Delegates in Legislative District 7A, Maryland

  Cleveland M. Reynolds, Jr. has officially announced his campaign for the Maryland House of Delegates, seeking to represent Legislative District 7A. Running as a candidate for the Democratic Party, Mr. Reynolds is focused on the upcoming electoral cycle. His candidacy marks his entry into the race for a key position within Maryland's state government. The initial phase of the election process will be the Democratic primary, for which he has formally declared his intention to run. This primary election is scheduled for June 23, 2026, and will determine the party's official nominee for the general election. Subsequently, the general election is slated for November 3, 2026. On that day, voters from District 7A will decide who will represent them in the House of Delegates for the following term. Mr. Reynolds's campaign is structured around these key dates as he seeks the support of the electorate.

• Ryan Nawrocki — House of Delegates in Legislative District 7A, Maryland

  Ryan M. Nawrocki is a Republican representing District 7A, Baltimore County, in the Maryland House of Delegates. He assumed office on January 11, 2023, and serves on the Environment and Transportation Committee. Nawrocki earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary's College of Maryland and a Master of Arts in public administration from The Johns Hopkins University. His professional career includes extensive communications experience, holding positions with the Maryland Aviation Administration, LifeBridge Health, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Maryland Transit Authority. In addition to his public service, he is a small business owner. Nawrocki previously ran for the Baltimore County Council in 2010 and 2018.

• Kathy Szeliga — House of Delegates in Legislative District 7A, Maryland

  Kathy Szeliga is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates, where she represents District 7A. First elected to the state legislature in 2011, she served in a leadership capacity as the House Minority Whip from 2013 to 2021. Prior to her career in public service, Szeliga worked as a teacher and was a small business owner in the construction sector. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education from Towson State University. Her legislative experience also includes her time as Chief of Staff to State Senator Andrew P. Harris. In 2016, Szeliga was the Republican party's nominee for the United States Senate in Maryland, a high-profile statewide campaign.