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Maryland · Maryland Delegate District 36 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Jefferson L. Ghrist

RepublicanIncumbent3 seats

2026 race · Maryland Delegate District 36

Solid R

1%99%

Solid R

4%97%
● Nevin Crouse● Steven J. ArentzINCAlso: Jefferson L. Ghrist (R), Jay Jacobs (R), Michelle Ravert (D)
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Background

Current office
Maryland House of Delegates, HD-36
Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
4 (1 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Maryland, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    House of Delegates · HD-36 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 33.2% · 35,640 votes

    Lost
  2. 2018

    House of Delegates · HD-36 Nov 6, 2018

    R · 21.1% · 27,087 votes

    Lost
  3. 2014

    House of Delegates · HD-36 Nov 4, 2014

    R · 24.2% · 27,259 votes

    Lost
  4. 2014

    House of Delegates · HD-36 primary · Jun 24, 2014

    R · 17.0% · 4,307 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026