House of Delegates in Legislative District 8, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Nick Allen — House of Delegates in Legislative District 8, Maryland

  Nick Allen is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Legislative District 8 in Baltimore County. Sworn into office on January 11, 2023, he brings a diverse background of military, private sector, and public service experience. Allen is a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph High School and the United States Military Academy at West Point. Following his commissioning, he served as a platoon leader in the U.S. Army, which included a deployment to Afghanistan. Prior to his election to the House, his civilian career included positions at General Motors and PepsiCo, and he most recently worked as a program manager for the Maryland Department of Health. He serves on the House Environment and Transportation Committee.

• Kumasi J. Barnett — House of Delegates in Legislative District 8, Maryland

  Kumasi J. Barnett is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 8. A resident of Baltimore, Barnett is also a contemporary artist whose work is influenced by the visual language of comic books to address social and political issues. His art frequently explores themes such as systemic racism, police brutality, and critiques of the political system. Barnett has officially declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled for June 23, 2026. While public information regarding his specific policy positions is currently limited, his background includes a Master of Fine Arts from The Ohio State University, informing his creative and critical perspective.

• Harry Bhandari — House of Delegates in Legislative District 8, Maryland

  Harry Bhandari is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Legislative District 8 in Baltimore County. He assumed office on January 9, 2019, with a current term ending in January 2027. Bhandari holds the distinction of being the first Nepali American elected to a state legislature in the United States. Born in Nepal, he immigrated to the U.S. in 2005. His professional background includes serving as a teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools and as an adjunct faculty member at Baltimore City Community College. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Within the House of Delegates, he has served on the Health and Government Operations Committee and chairs the Maryland Legislative Asian-American and Pacific-Islander Caucus.

• Marsha Briley-Savage — House of Delegates in Legislative District 8, Maryland

  Marsha Briley-Savage is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, Legislative District 8. Her public service career is focused on restorative justice and community reintegration for justice-impacted individuals. She previously served as the Director of Reentry Services for the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. In this role, she worked to ensure that individuals released from correctional facilities had access to the necessary resources and support for a successful transition back into society. Her duties included training Transition Specialists and facilitating voter registration for those eligible. Currently, she serves as the Reentry Coordinator for the Anne Arundel County Government.

• Kim L. Ross — House of Delegates in Legislative District 8, Maryland

  Kim L. Ross is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Legislative District 8. She assumed office on March 3, 2025, following her appointment by Governor Wes Moore. In her legislative capacity, Delegate Ross serves on the Health and Government Operations Committee and is an active member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. Her extensive educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English from North Carolina Central University, a Master of Arts in strategic communications from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and a graduate certificate in strategic media communications from New York University. Before entering public service, Ross built a career in communications, holding positions as a financial news manager, a public relations account executive, and various other communications management roles.

• Zulieka A. Baysmore — House of Delegates in Legislative District 8, Maryland

  Zulieka A. Baysmore is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Maryland House of Delegates to represent Legislative District 8. She is running in the Republican primary scheduled for June 23, 2026. Born in Washington, D.C., Baysmore's educational history includes attending the University of the District of Columbia and Medtech College. Her professional background is in the financial services industry. Baysmore previously ran as a candidate for the House of Delegates in District 40 in the 2022 election cycle. In addition to her professional and political work, she is a mother, wife, and grandmother and has identified herself as a business woman.

• Brian A. Campbell — House of Delegates in Legislative District 8, Maryland

  Brian A. Campbell is a Republican candidate running for one of three seats in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Legislative District 8. He is currently seeking the Republican nomination and will compete in the primary election scheduled for June 23, 2026. If successful in the primary, Campbell will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026. As a candidate, he is focused on securing a position to represent the constituents of District 8 in the state legislature. The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower chamber of the Maryland General Assembly, and its members serve four-year terms. Aside from his current candidacy, publicly available information about Campbell's professional background or specific policy platforms is limited.

• Glen Geelhaar — House of Delegates in Legislative District 8, Maryland

  Glen Geelhaar is a Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 8. A resident of Parkville, he previously ran in the 2022 general election, receiving 12.34% of the vote. Geelhaar is also a candidate in the 2026 Republican primary. His political platform is based on support for law enforcement, fiscal responsibility, and the Second Amendment. He advocates for term limits for legislators and has pledged to support an Article V convention for the purpose of enacting federal term limits on Congress. Other key platform positions include a pro-life stance on abortion, an end to sanctuary cities in Maryland, and the establishment of trade schools.

• Steven J. Riemer — House of Delegates in Legislative District 8, Maryland

  Steven J. Riemer is running as a Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 8. He is a declared candidate in the Republican primary scheduled for June 23, 2026. The district is represented by three delegates, and the primary will determine which Republican candidates will appear on the general election ballot. Riemer is competing in a primary field that includes several other Republican hopefuls. The top three finishers in the primary will secure the party's nomination. As of early 2026, specific details about Riemer's professional background and political platform were not readily available in public sources. The general election, where nominees from all parties will compete for the three seats, is scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026.

• Jacqueline Stevenson — House of Delegates in Legislative District 8, Maryland

  Jacqueline Stevenson has dedicated her career to service. Running for the Maryland House of Delegates, seeking to represent District 8. Her career experience includes entrepreneurship, behavioral health and currently the executive director of CITCAUSA, providing a foundation for understanding community needs. A Baltimore native, Stevenson attended Carver Vo-Tech High School in Baltimore city and Woodlawn high School in Baltimore county. She furthered her education by earning a bachelor's degree from Purdue Global University in 2019 and subsequently obtained a graduate degree from National University in 2022. As an advocate for social justice and expanding mental health, she founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to education, healthcare navigation, and career pathways. Her platform prioritizes key areas, including creating safe neighborhoods, education reform, advancing healthcare and business policies that support workforce and economic mobility.