State

House of Delegates, District 16

Vote for: 3
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 5
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A delegate votes on Maryland laws and the state budget in the Maryland House of Delegates.

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Ann Guthrie Hingston

Republican

The gist

Supports cutting taxes, beginning with a 5% property tax increase.
Proposes an inspector general for Montgomery County schools.
Supports tying school funding to student outcomes.
Supports expanding the American Legion Bridge, I-270 and I-495.
Supports legislative review of WSSC operations and fees.
Supports state review of spending by nonprofit grantees.

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Supports cutting taxes, beginning with a 5% property tax increase.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“We should also cut taxes to stimulate economic development as well as reduce tax burdens, beginning with the 5% property tax hike 3 years ago.”
Proposes an inspector general for Montgomery County schools.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I would propose a state bill to create an Inspector General dedicated solely to MCPS to ensure funding for educational outcomes.”
Supports tying school funding to student outcomes.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“Budget allocations should be tied to student outcomes — with performance metrics required before renewal.”
Supports expanding the American Legion Bridge, I-270 and I-495.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“fixing traffic congestion caused by the State’s failure to expand the American Legion Bridge, I-270 and I-495”
Supports legislative review of WSSC operations and fees.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“It is time for General Assembly to reexamine how WSSC operates, why fees keep rising, and the schedule for replacing decaying pipes.”
Supports state review of spending by nonprofit grantees.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“It is unacceptable that the state government does not review or report on how public monies are spent by nonprofits receiving state grants and contracts.”

Bob White

Working Class Party

The gist

No documented position found.

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Marc Korman

DemocraticIncumbent

Attorney; state delegate

The gist

Supports combining budget cuts and revenue to close deficits.
Led passage of the Utility RELIEF Act on energy costs.
Supports ending or adjusting Blueprint parts that are not working.
Sponsored the Metro Funding Modification Act.In office
Sponsored the Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act.In office
Sponsored stricter open-meetings rules for school boards.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Supports combining budget cuts and revenue to close deficits.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“we need a balanced approach where we use all of the tools in the toolbox”
Led passage of the Utility RELIEF Act on energy costs.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I helped lead to passage the Utility RELIEF Act, major legislation to address our short, medium, and long-term energy challenges”
Supports ending or adjusting Blueprint parts that are not working.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“We need to end or adjust the parts of the program that are not working as intended and continue to advance those that are.”
Sponsored the Metro Funding Modification Act.
Delegate Marc Korman: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Metro Funding Modification Act of 2026”
Sponsored the Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act.
Delegate Marc Korman: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act”
Sponsored stricter open-meetings rules for school boards.
Delegate Marc Korman: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Open Meetings Act - County Boards of Education - Enhanced Requirements (Local Boards of Education Transparency Act)”

Sarah Wolek

DemocraticIncumbent

State delegate; business school faculty

The gist

Supports closing corporate tax loopholes instead of family tax increases.
Opposes unchecked data center development.
Supports expanding down payment help for first-time buyers.
Supports staying the course on the Blueprint with adjustments.
Sponsored the Small Business Increased Access to Capital Act.In office
Sponsored required school policies on student phone use.In office
Sponsored the law creating an Aging Resilience Fund.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Supports closing corporate tax loopholes instead of family tax increases.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I support closing corporate tax loopholes to ensure big business pays its fair share without burdening working families.”
Opposes unchecked data center development.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I oppose unchecked data center development and voted in favor of a State study”
Supports expanding down payment help for first-time buyers.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I also support expanding down payment assistance and affordable mortgage products for first-time buyers”
Supports staying the course on the Blueprint with adjustments.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I am committed to rolling my sleeves up and making appropriate adjustments and improvements to the Blueprint”
Sponsored the Small Business Increased Access to Capital Act.
Delegate Sarah Wolek: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Small Business Increased Access to Capital Act”
Sponsored required school policies on student phone use.
Delegate Sarah Wolek: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“County Boards of Education - Student Personal Electronic Device Use Policy - Establishment (Phones Away for the School Day Act)”
Sponsored the law creating an Aging Resilience Fund.
Delegate Sarah Wolek: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Department of Aging - Aging Resilience Fund - Establishment”

Teresa Saavedra Woorman

DemocraticIncumbent

State delegate

The gist

Supports higher contributions from top earners and corporations.
Opposes rolling back the Blueprint.
Supports more housing supply and tenant protections.
Supports stronger oversight of utility rate increases.
Sponsored in-state tuition eligibility changes for undocumented students.In office
Sponsored public campaign financing for school board races.In office
Sponsored coverage rules for drugs reviewed by the affordability board.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Supports higher contributions from top earners and corporations.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“asking those who have done the best in our economy to contribute their fair share”
Opposes rolling back the Blueprint.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“We should not roll back the Blueprint.”
Supports more housing supply and tenant protections.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“we need to increase supply at all income levels and strengthen protections so residents are not priced out.”
Supports stronger oversight of utility rate increases.
Maryland House of Delegates District 16: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“We need stronger oversight to ensure rate increases are justified”
Sponsored in-state tuition eligibility changes for undocumented students.
Delegate Teresa Woorman: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility”
Sponsored public campaign financing for school board races.
Delegate Teresa Woorman: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Local Public Campaign Financing - County Boards of Education”
Sponsored coverage rules for drugs reviewed by the affordability board.
Delegate Teresa Woorman: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage and Utilization Review - Drugs Reviewed by the Prescription Drug Affordability Board”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.