Marc Korman, a Democrat and current Maryland state delegate for District 16, is running for reelection in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Three seats are open in the district, and voters may choose up to three candidates, according to BallotReady.

The other candidates certified for the ballot are Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Teresa Saavedra Woorman (Democratic), Ann Guthrie Hingston (Republican) and Bob White (Working Class).

Candidate information

  • Party: Democratic
  • Born: Sept. 21, 1981, in Montgomery County
  • High school: Richard Montgomery High School, Rockville
  • Education: Bachelor's in history, University of Southern California (2002); master's in government, The Johns Hopkins University (2007); J.D., University of Maryland (2010)
  • Bar admissions: Maryland Bar (2010); District of Columbia Bar (2011)
  • Profession: Counsel at Sidley Austin (2010–present), according to BallotReady

Experience and public service

Korman has represented District 16 in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2014, according to the Maryland Manual On-Line. He served on the Appropriations Committee from 2015 to 2023. In 2023, he became chair of the Environment and Transportation Committee. He also served as majority leader that year.

Before entering the legislature, Korman worked as a field representative and then legislative assistant for U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman of California from 2003 to 2005. He served as senior policy advisor for Congressman Brian Baird from 2005 to 2007. He was a member of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee from 2007 to 2014.

On the issues

The following positions are drawn from Korman's campaign website and reflect the candidate's own stated views.

Education: Korman said his goal is to make certain Montgomery County schools serve his children and other county children as well as they served him. He called education "Montgomery County's brand" and said it is why many have decided to live in the county or base businesses here.

Transportation and infrastructure: Korman said ensuring reliable service from Pepco is a consumer protection issue. He said recent storms demonstrate that Pepco must do better in making delivery systems more resilient, arguing that the unreliability of swift recovery "jeopardizes the well-being of our citizens and hampers our economic growth."

Economy: Korman said the keys to the county's economic success are maintaining great schools and improving the transportation network.

Environment: Korman said protecting the environment and finding sustainable energy sources are among the most important issues facing Marylanders in the coming years.

Public safety: Korman said the county must continue to invest in law enforcement capabilities to ensure public gathering spaces, such as the Capitol Crescent Trail and parking garages, are safe.

Endorsements

The following endorsements were claimed by the endorsing organizations, according to BallotReady:

  • AFL-CIO
  • Maryland State & DC AFL-CIO
  • American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Maryland
  • AFSCME
  • Maryland State Education Association
  • Maryland League of Conservation Voters
  • Reproductive Justice Maryland

Candidate positions and issue responses are based on materials submitted through BallotReady and the candidate's campaign website. The Potomac Beacon presents this information to help voters evaluate candidates and does not endorse in elections.