Corynne Courpas

Corynne Courpas earned a high school diploma from Franklin High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from McDaniel College in 1976 and a graduate degree from the University of Baltimore in 1987. Her career experience includes working as a sales consultant.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a lifelong public servant at heart, a Carroll County resident, and a proud community volunteer running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 42C.

My passion for civic responsibility began early. When I was nine years old, my parents allowed my sisters and me to run a lemonade stand, with one condition: every dollar we earned would be donated to a cause. We chose to support the creation of the Kennedy Library in Boston. Decades later, visiting that library became a powerful full-circle moment, reminding me that service and civic engagement are values that last a lifetime. I have lived, worked, and nurtured deep roots in Carroll County for most of my life. I grew up in a small business household, watching firsthand how regulations and rising health insurance costs can strain families and employers. Later in my career, I saw those same challenges affect local businesses at a larger scale, reinforcing my belief that Maryland must do more to support working families and small businesses.

Since retiring in 2020, I have consistently given back to my community through volunteer service, building relationships across the county and earning a reputation as a thoughtful listener, and steady problem solver. I am proud to have the support of Republican, Democratic and unaffiliated voters across the district.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Our county schools outperform most others in this state but by delaying our maintenance and planning for new schools, we run the risk of losing that edge. As a delegate, I’ll concentrate on securing the funding for our system, so we can refocus on our education goals and prepare our students for what lies ahead--whether it's college courses or work in high wage high demand industries.The town of Hampstead should be commended for being ahead of the curve for alternative energy sources. Hampstead now pays about four and a half cents per kWh while most Carroll County customers pay about $0.15 Carroll County has much solar potential including rooftops and unusable farmland I'll advocate for a comprehensive solar energy plan.Growing up in an independent family restaurant business, the Frisco Family Pub, I'm appreciative of the small business people who took time to share their challenges with me. I will carry their concerns to Annapolis and work to address affordability, reduce their tax burden, and seek relief from unnecessary regulations. They also need access to affordable healthcare plans.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I first got involved in politics as a proponent of women's rights. I remain passionate about civil rights for all Americans. I am proud to have been endorsed by Maryland NOW. I am also committed to environmental causes and this earned me endorsements from the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters.

These endorsements are an acknowledgement of a lifetime of work in the many causes that I am passionate about.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

MSEA, Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters, Maryland NOW, IBEW Local 24, EAS Carpenters , Economic Action Maryland

Gov. Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, Cong. Johnny Olszewski and Sarah Elfreth,