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Maryland · Maryland Delegate District 21 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Joseline Peña-Melnyk

DemocraticIncumbentD vs D3 seats

2026 race · Maryland Delegate District 21

Solid D (D vs D)

Democrats only in November

Solid D (D vs D)

Democrats only in November
● Benjamin S. BarnesINC● No RepublicanAlso: Mary A. Lehman (D), Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D)
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Background

Current office
Maryland House of Delegates, HD-21
Experience
State legislature

Links: Candidate list (source)

Opponents in 2026