Teresa Saavedra WoormanServing

Teresa Saavedra Woorman

State HouseDemocrat

MD-HD-16 State House

Age 34·Mexican immigrant·Deputy Majority Whip, MD House of Delegates (2026)

Why This Race Matters

Teresa Saavedra Woorman is running against Marc Korman (D, incumbent), Tazeen Ahmad (D).

Woorman is running for her first full term in District 16 after being appointed in August 2024 to fill a vacancy. As one of very few Mexican-born immigrants serving in a state legislature, her re-election would solidify Latino representation in Maryland.

District 16 covers south Montgomery County including Potomac and parts of Bethesda. The June 2026 Democratic primary is the key race in this safely Democratic district. Named Deputy Majority Whip in January 2026.

Key dates to watch: Primary on June 23, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

Teresa Saavedra Woorman is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 16 (Montgomery County). Born in Puebla, Mexico, she immigrated to Montgomery County with her family at age 9 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen while in college. A longtime legislative staffer and political organizer, she was appointed to fill a vacancy in August 2024 and named Deputy Majority Whip in January 2026.

Family & Heritage

Born in Puebla, Mexico on September 2, 1991. Immigrated to Montgomery County, Maryland at age 9. Attended school in Mexico through 5th grade. Became naturalized U.S. citizen while in college. Married to Matthew Woorman, an opera singer. Lives in Bethesda with two cats (Snow White and Oscar) and a dog (Gatsby).

Political Career

Before Politics

Public Information Officer, Montgomery County Government (2023-2024); Campaign Manager for Marc Elrich for County Executive (2021-2022); Deputy Finance Director for Brooke Lierman campaign (2021); Legislative Director/Chief of Staff, MD House of Delegates (2016-2021); Campaign Manager for 21st District incumbents (2018); Started working at 14 as babysitter, then McDonald's cashier, then The Lube Center, then accounting firm through college

Education

A.A. in International Business, Montgomery College (2012); B.A. in Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park (2015)

Key Issues & Priorities

*Immigration reform and immigrant protections
*Reproductive rights (former Chair of Pro-Choice Maryland)
*Workers' rights
*Healthcare access
*Education

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