Chanel Branch
Chanel Branch (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Maryland House of Delegates to represent District 45. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 23, 2026.[source]
Branch (Democratic Party) was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 45. She assumed office on January 28, 2020. She left office on January 11, 2023.
Biography
Branch's professional experience includes working as the director of support operations for strategy and administration for the Maryland Department of Human Services.[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Branch was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Maryland House of Delegates elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 45 (3 seats)
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 45 on June 23, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Jackie Addison | |
| Stephanie Smith | ||
 | Caylin Young | |
 | Chanel Branch | |
| George Johnson | ||
| Robert Stokes Sr. | ||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for June 23, 2026, was canceled.
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2022
See also: Maryland House of Delegates elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maryland House of Delegates District 45 (3 seats)
Incumbent Stephanie Smith, Jackie Addison, and Caylin Young defeated Antonio Barboza in the general election for Maryland House of Delegates District 45 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stephanie Smith (D) | 32.1 | 21,161 | |
| ✔ | | Jackie Addison (D) | 31.8 | 20,912 |
| ✔ | | Caylin Young (D) | 30.3 | 19,963 |
| Antonio Barboza (R) | 5.4 | 3,582 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 246 | ||
| Total votes: 65,864 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 45 (3 seats)
Jackie Addison, incumbent Stephanie Smith, and Caylin Young defeated incumbent Chanel Branch and George Johnson in the Democratic primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 45 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jackie Addison | 25.3 | 9,577 |
| ✔ | Stephanie Smith | 22.9 | 8,638 | |
| ✔ | | Caylin Young | 22.7 | 8,567 |
| Chanel Branch | 22.4 | 8,451 | |
| George Johnson | 6.8 | 2,567 | ||
| Total votes: 37,800 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Talmadge Branch (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 45 (3 seats)
Antonio Barboza advanced from the Republican primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 45 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Antonio Barboza | 100.0 | 611 | |
| Total votes: 611 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2022
In 2022, the Maryland State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 11.
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2021
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In 2021, the Maryland State Legislature was in session from January 13 to April 12.
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2020
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In 2020, the Maryland State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 18.
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Personal
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Branch's father, Talmadge Branch (D), served in the Maryland House with Branch at the time of her appointment.[1]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Cheryl Glenn (D) |
Maryland House of Delegates District 45 2020-2023 |
Succeeded by - |
