State
House of Delegates, District 42C
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A delegate votes on Maryland laws and the state budget in the Maryland House of Delegates.
Taxes & budget
Corynne CourpasDemocratic
- Supports exploring a corporate tax cut to attract jobs.
Steve PattenRepublican
- Supports tying state spending growth to inflation and population.
Public safety
Corynne CourpasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve PattenRepublican
- Opposes any restrictions on gun ownership.
Education
Corynne CourpasDemocratic
- Opposes parents restricting other children's library book access.
- Supports Blueprint goals and Carroll County's funding waiver.
Steve PattenRepublican
- Supports school choice and homeschooling rights.
Housing
Corynne CourpasDemocratic
- Supports acting on Carroll County affordable housing studies.
Steve PattenRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Corynne CourpasDemocratic
- Supports developing local, preferably renewable, energy sources.
Steve PattenRepublican
- Supports in-state power generation, including small nuclear reactors.
Environment & parks
Corynne CourpasDemocratic
- Opposes the proposed MPRP power line route through farmland.
Steve PattenRepublican
- Opposes the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project power line.
Health & human services
Corynne CourpasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve PattenRepublican
- Opposes abortion.
Government & transparency
Corynne CourpasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve PattenRepublican
- Proposes an independent statewide inspector general.
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.