WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. – WMDT is projecting Josh Hastings to win Maryland House District 38B, encompassing Wicomico County.

Hastings, who currently serves on the Wicomico County Council, has run a campaign focused on increasing job opportunities, building stronger and safer public schools and increasing access to affordable housing.

As of 10:00 p.m., with 19 out of 21 precincts reporting, Hastings had secured more than 57 percent of the vote. He defeats Republican challenger and incumbent Delegate Barry Beauchamp.

To learn more about the race between Beauchamp and Hastings, view WMDT’s coverage here.

WMDT will update this article with official election numbers and statements from both candidates.