Corynne Courpas

Corynne Courpas is the Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, District 42C, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A Carroll County resident who retired in 2020, she said in a Ballotpedia survey that she grew up in a small family restaurant business and is focused on school funding, solar energy and small business affordability.[3]

Courpas earned a high school diploma from Franklin High School, a bachelor's degree from McDaniel College in 1976 and a graduate degree from the University of Baltimore in 1987, according to Ballotpedia.[1] Her career experience includes working as a sales consultant.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she grew up in a small business household, the Frisco Family Pub, and has lived and worked in Carroll County for most of her life.[3] She said she has volunteered in her community since retiring in 2020.[3]

Courpas advanced from the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary and faces Republican Steve Patten in the general election for an open seat.[1] She said she would work to secure funding for school maintenance and new schools, advocate for a comprehensive solar energy plan, and seek tax and regulatory relief and affordable health care plans for small businesses.[3] She listed endorsements from groups including the Maryland State Education Association, the Sierra Club, the League of Conservation Voters and Maryland NOW.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.