Paula Casagrande

Address: 501 Hall Ct

Havre De Grace, MD 21078-4261

Phone: (443) 243-6702

Email: paula@bighousesigns.com

Social: www.facebook.com/paulacasagrandeforHCDCC

Paula Casagrande is a candidate for the Harford County Democratic Central Committee (female seat) in the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary (June 23, 2026). She is an incumbent or current member of the committee.

• Business Owner: Founder, owner, and head designer of Big House Signs in Havre de Grace, Maryland. She has over 35 years of experience in graphic design and sign production. She started working with her late father at Putty Hill Signs, gained expertise in typography and visual selling, and later worked as a professional photographer before launching her own business.
• Community Ties: A Baltimore County native who has lived in Harford County for about 20 years. She is deeply involved in the local community and is known for her passion for rescuing senior dogs.
• Location: Havre de Grace, MD (age around 64).

• Active member of the Harford County Democratic Central Committee (HCDCC), which promotes Democratic candidates, registers voters, fundraises, and advocates on local issues. The committee consists of elected members (five women and five men) serving four-year terms, elected in gubernatorial primaries.
• She has participated in committee activities, including candidate selection processes (e.g., for county council vacancies) and public events.
• 2026 Campaign: Filed as a Democratic candidate for the Central Committee. She maintains a Facebook page (@CasagrandeforHCDCC) for her campaign.
• Public profile: Has spoken at events like "No Kings" rallies on issues such as government accountability and due process. She has also engaged in local advocacy, such as letters on county issues like hotel taxes.

As a listed member/associate, she contributes alongside officers and other members like Henry S. “Sandy” Gibbons (Chair), JoWanda Strickland-Lucas, and others. The HCDCC serves as the local arm of the Maryland Democratic Party.

For official candidate lists, check the Maryland State Board of Elections site. Her business website (bighousesigns.com) and the Harford Democrats site (harforddemocrats.org) provide additional context on her professional and political activities.

Address: 1935 Mark Dr

Edgewood, MD 21040-

Phone: (443) 941-5149

Email: nuggienewt@gmail.com

Noah Gentry is a candidate for the Harford County Democratic Central Committee (male seat) in the 2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Primary Election.

He filed as a Democratic Central Committee candidate on February 3, 2026, and is listed as active on the Maryland State Board of Elections candidate list. He appears on the Democratic primary ballot alongside other male candidates such as Lawrence Del Prete, Henry “Sandy” Gibbons, and others.

• Hometown: Edgewood, Maryland (Harford County).
• Education: Graduated as class salutatorian from Edgewood High School (2021), where he was involved in mock trial (president), National Honor Society (president), music honors, baseball/volleyball (captain), and viola (All-County honors).
• College: Washington College (Class of 2025), majors in Political Science and Philosophy, minor in Religion. He was a Presidential Fellow and Washington Scholar on a full scholarship.
  • Leadership: Captain of the men’s varsity rowing team (multiple awards including All-MARC, Scholar-Athlete, Shoreman of the Week); violist in the string orchestra; peer tutor; Honor Board panelist; student fellow in the Institute for Religion, Politics, and Culture; SGA involvement.
  • Experiential learning: Internships with the Maryland Department of Labor and Maryland General Assembly (including authoring a report and presenting a policy proposal to Gov. Wes Moore on child care benefits); study abroad (University of St. Andrews, Ireland research on interfaith relations); funded research and international travel.

Gentry works as an Administrative Officer at the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, processing and finalizing retirement applications for state employees and educators. He has highlighted transferable skills from his liberal arts education (critical thinking, policy analysis) in this public service role.

• Early interest in environmental law to protect Maryland’s waterways and support the fishing economy (sparked by high school mock trial).
• Broader focus on public service, policy (e.g., welfare state issues, benefit cliffs, interfaith dialogue), philosophy, religion/politics intersection, and community building.
• As a first-generation college student, he has emphasized expanding opportunities and drawing from experiential learning.

The Democratic Central Committee in Harford County helps recruit and support Democratic candidates, organize party activities, and engage voters. Multiple candidates are running for limited seats (with gender balance rules). Gentry is part of a broader slate of Harford County Democrats contesting various local and state races in 2026.

For the most current details, check the official Maryland State Board of Elections site or Harford County Democratic resources (e.g., their Substack or Facebook pages). Campaign contact info is typically available through those channels or the candidate list.

Filed: Central Committee Candidate - 02/24/2026

Address: 209 Oak Leaf Cir Apt A

Abingdon, MD 21009-2799

Email: fmhopkins21@gmail.com

Felicia M. Hopkins (also referred to as Felicia Grant-Hopkins) is a candidate for the Harford County Democratic Central Committee (HarCo DCC) in the 2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Primary Election.

The Democratic Central Committee in Harford County (Maryland) is a local party body. Members are elected every four years in the gubernatorial primary (June 2026 for this cycle) and help organize Democratic Party activities, support candidates, and represent the party locally. There are separate male and female slots, with gender balance rules.

• Party and Jurisdiction: Democrat, Harford County.
• Status: Active/filing confirmed as of early 2026. She appears on sample ballots and candidate lists.
• She is one of several female candidates for the DCC, alongside names like Heather K. Cantos, Pamela Carter, Paula Casagrande, Jennifer E. Joseph, Carissa Mattern, Dani Paez, Stacy J. Stone, and Jo Wanda Strickland Lucas.

No personal campaign website or detailed platform was prominently available in public searches, but she has been active in joint campaign events (e.g., door-knocking with other Harford Democratic candidates like Anthony Lyon). Campaign signs and mentions describe her as "Felicia M. Hopkins CANDIDATE FOR HARFORD COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE."

• Professional Role: She works as a Community Health Worker (and Administrative Specialist) with the Harford County Health Department’s Minority Health Program. She focuses on community outreach, health equity, chronic disease prevention, and supporting minority health initiatives.
• Community Engagement: She has spoken publicly on topics like African American history education (e.g., supporting curriculum efforts in Harford County schools) and participates in local health advisory workgroups. She is also involved in poetry/literary events and youth enrichment.
• Location: Associated with Abingdon, MD (Harford County).

For the most current details, check the Maryland State Board of Elections candidate list (Harford County section) or the Harford County Democratic Party site/newsletter (harforddemocrats.org or their Substack). Local Democratic events or social media (e.g., Facebook groups for Harford candidates) often feature joint appearances.

If you're looking for contact info, volunteering opportunities, or a specific aspect of her profile (e.g., full platform), more details may emerge closer to the primary—local party resources are the best next step.

Committee Name: Carissa Mattern for Maryland

Address: PO Box 90

Abingdon, MD 21009-

Phone: (443) 417-5404

Email: carissa@matternformaryland.com

Website: www.matternformaryland.com

Social: www.facebook.com/matternformaryland

www.instagram.com/matternformaryland

Carissa Mattern (MA, DCJ(c)) is a candidate for the Harford County Democratic Central Committee (DCC) in Maryland for the 2026 election.

She is one of several Democratic candidates running for the female seats on the committee (alongside others like Heather K. Cantos, Pamela Carter, Paula Casagrande, etc.). The DCC consists of elected volunteers who work to strengthen the local Democratic Party, support candidates, and engage voters in Harford County.

• Current Role: Works in the Police Accountability Division of the Baltimore Mayor’s Office of Equity and Civil Rights (civil rights and police accountability).
• Education:
  • MA in Public Management (public administration + policy) from Johns Hopkins University (2019). Capstone focused on police training and use-of-force policy.
  • BFA in Art History, Theory, and Criticism from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).
  • Currently in the dissertation stage of a Doctorate in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Policing (Northcentral University).
• Previous Experience:
  • Chief of Staff to Maryland State Senator Mary Washington (first openly lesbian Black senator).
  • Legislative Director to Baltimore City Councilwoman Odette Ramos (first elected Latina councilwoman).
  • Worked in higher education administration (e.g., Associate Registrar at MICA) for nearly a decade.
  • Artist with a studio practice focused on equestrian and horse-related paintings (including memorials).
• Appointments & Recognition:
  • Commissioner on the Maryland Attorney General’s Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention (Chair of the Online/Cyberbullying subcommittee).
  • Recognized by the Southern Poverty Law Center for anti-racism work and by Baltimore City Council for service to citizens.

She lives in Bel Air, Harford County, with her husband Tom, two dogs (Barnaby and Echo), a cat (Bernadette "Bernie"), and boards her retired warmblood horse "Monster" (campaign mascot) in Fallston. Originally from South Florida, she has a lifelong connection to equestrian activities and comes from a farming family background. She is a cancer survivor (close to 3 years in remission as of late 2024).

• Strong support for LGBTQIA+ rights (helped with the Trans Health Equity Act).
• Accountable, transparent, community-oriented policing; opposes private police due to lack of civilian oversight.
• Preservation of Maryland’s farms, forests, and lands.
• Opposition to authoritarianism ("does not believe in Kings"; pro-democracy).
• Supports free healthcare, mental health awareness (personal experience with ADHD and social anxiety), and immigrant protections (e.g., state limits on ICE cooperation).
• Broader focus on equity, community, and civil rights.

• Website: matternformaryland.com (includes bio, platform, and contact form).
• Active on social media: Facebook (@matternformaryland), Instagram, X (@chollymattern).
• She participates in local events, forums, and Democratic activities in Harford County.
• Donations via ActBlue.

For the most up-to-date details, check her campaign site or the Maryland State Board of Elections candidate list. The 2026 primary is the key election for DCC seats.

Address: 2106 Park Beach Dr

Aberdeen, MD 21001-

Phone: (443) 987-1071

Email: stacystone27@yahoo.com

Stacy J. Stone (often referred to as Stacy Stone) is a Democratic candidate for the Harford County Democratic Central Committee (HCDCC) in the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election in Harford County, Maryland.

• Current Position: Treasurer of the Harford County Democratic Central Committee (elected/appointed around late 2023). She is one of the elected members serving until 2026.
• Profession: Civil engineer (described as such in 2023 reports). She has been active in local advocacy, including as a leader in the 3P Protecting Perryman Peninsula Coalition, which opposes certain development and industrial projects in the Perryman area near Aberdeen.
• Residence: Associated with the Forest Greens/P Perryman/Aberdeen area in Harford County (e.g., lifelong Perryman resident mentions in recent coverage).

She is running as a female candidate for the Democratic Central Committee (Harford County at-large). Central Committee members are elected every four years in gubernatorial primary years and serve as the local governing body for the Democratic Party in the county.

Other female candidates in the race (as of early 2026 filings) include Heather K. Cantos, Pamela Carter, Paula Casagrande, Felicia M. Hopkins, Jennifer E. Joseph, Carissa Mattern, Dani Paez, and Jo Wanda Strickland Lucas.

• In 2023, she was one of three nominees selected by the HCDCC for a vacancy on the Harford County Council (District F). She received strong support for her community advocacy work.
• Active in local issues, including environmental and quality-of-life concerns in Perryman/Aberdeen (e.g., opposition to proposed industrial developments like a natural gas plant).

For official filings and contact info, check the Maryland State Board of Elections candidate list (Harford County section). The Harford Democrats website (harforddemocrats.org) and their Substack provide updates on candidates and events.

No detailed personal biography (e.g., full education or career history beyond engineering and advocacy) appears in public candidate profiles, which is common for Central Committee races. For the latest, visit the HCDCC site or attend local candidate events.