State Delegate, Legislative District 36
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
- Voting on how much money your local public schools get
- Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Democratic
Crystal Woodward is the Democratic nominee listed in Maryland’s official 2026 records for State Delegate, Legislative District 36. The sources reviewed did not establish a current public office, office history, or official candidate website.
Republican · Incumbent
Jay A. Jacobs is the incumbent Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Legislative District 36. Maryland’s official legislative roster lists him among the district’s current delegates.
Records: Environment and Public Health 2 for, 15 against, Corporate Accountability 16 against, Civil Rights 1 for, 6 against,
Republican · Incumbent
Jefferson L. Ghrist is the incumbent Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Legislative District 36. Maryland’s official legislative roster lists him among the district’s current delegates.
Records: Environment and Public Health 15 against, Corporate Accountability 13 against, Civil Rights 1 for, 6 against,
Democratic
Michelle Ravert is the Democratic nominee listed in Maryland’s official 2026 records for State Delegate, Legislative District 36. Her campaign site identifies her candidacy; the sources reviewed did not establish a current public office or prior public office.
Democratic
Nevin Crouse is the Democratic nominee listed in Maryland’s official 2026 records for State Delegate, Legislative District 36. The sources reviewed did not establish a current public office, office history, or official candidate website.
Republican · Incumbent
Steve Arentz is the incumbent Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Legislative District 36. Maryland’s official legislative roster lists him among the district’s current delegates.
Records: Environment and Public Health 17 against, Corporate Accountability 16 against, Civil Rights 2 for, 6 against,
Sources: msa.maryland.gov · elections.maryland.gov