MD · Candidate
Steve Patten
RCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Maryland House of Delegates District 42C
Biography
Steve Patten is the Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, District 42C, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] He described himself in a Ballotpedia survey as a small business owner, writer and longtime Carroll County resident.[3]
Patten graduated from Islip High School, and his career experience includes working as a business owner and president, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he has spent decades working with local businesses and community organizations in Carroll County.[3]
Patten advanced from the June 23, 2026 Republican primary and faces Democrat Corynne Courpas in the general election for an open seat.[1] He said he is running to advocate for fiscal responsibility, local autonomy, affordable energy policies and accountability in Annapolis.[3] He reported endorsements from Senator Chris West, Sheriff Jim DeWees, Carroll County State's Attorney Haven Shoemaker, the Maryland Farm Bureau and the Maryland Freedom Caucus, among others.[3]
- 1.Steve Patten - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Maryland House of Delegates elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Steve Patten - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Maryland House of Delegates District 42C
Steve Patten is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 42C as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.