Maryland State House District 16 has a contested general election race featuring three Democratic incumbents: Marc Korman, Sarah Wolek and Teresa Woorman. Voters will decide the contest on Nov. 3, 2026.
All three candidates currently hold State House office and are running to continue representing the same district. The field does not include a difference in party affiliation: Korman, Wolek and Woorman are each Democrats.
Three incumbents are running
Marc Korman is a Democratic incumbent running for Maryland State House District 16. He is one of three candidates in the district’s 2026 general election contest. No documented policy positions have been attached to his candidacy, so the race listing does not establish how his priorities compare with those of the other two candidates.
Sarah Wolek is a Democratic incumbent running for Maryland State House District 16. She is one of three candidates in the district’s 2026 general election contest. No documented policy positions have been attached to her candidacy, so the race listing does not establish how her priorities compare with those of the other two candidates.
Teresa Woorman is a Democratic incumbent running for Maryland State House District 16. She is one of three candidates in the district’s 2026 general election contest. No documented policy positions have been attached to her candidacy, so the race listing does not establish how her priorities compare with those of the other two candidates.
What makes the race contested
The District 16 race is contested because more than one candidate is running. In this case, voters will consider three candidates who share the same party affiliation and the same incumbent status.
A contested designation does not by itself show how many candidates a voter may select or how the district’s seats will be filled. Those ballot instructions will be important for voters reviewing the District 16 contest. The central confirmed distinction at this stage is the identity of the three candidates rather than party affiliation or documented policy positions.
Because all three candidates are incumbents, this is not a contest between an officeholder and a first-time challenger. Each candidate enters the election as a current State House member seeking continued service from District 16.
Election date and voter choices
The general election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The District 16 State House contest will be part of Maryland’s general election ballot.
Voters comparing Korman, Wolek and Woorman should watch for candidate statements that explain their priorities and any policy differences among them. Such information would give voters a clearer basis for comparing three candidates who currently have the same listed party affiliation and officeholder status.
Ballot instructions also will matter. Voters should review the final wording for the District 16 race so they know how many selections they may make and how their choices will be counted. The candidate field or other ballot details may also change before the general election.
