2026 Maryland Senate election Last updated February 27, 2026
2026 Maryland Senate election Democratic incumbent Democratic incumbent retiring Republican incumbent Republican incumbent retiring
The 2026 Maryland Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect senators in all 47 districts of the Maryland Senate . Members are elected in single-member constituencies to four-year terms. These elections will be held concurrently with various federal and state elections , including for governor of Maryland .
Background Harris 50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80-90%
90-100%
Trump 50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
In the 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris won 34 districts, while Donald Trump won 13. [ 1]
Retirements Five senators (3 Democrats and 2 Republicans) have announced their retirement.
Summary of results by district Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.
District 1 2026 Maryland Senate
The 1st district encompasses all of Garrett and Allegany counties and west Washington County . [ 9] One-term Republican incumbent Mike McKay won election to the seat with 73.4 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Republican primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Mike McKay (R) $129,572 $101,114 $46,474 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ashley Emerick, business owner [ 13] District 2 2026 Maryland Senate
The 2nd district encompasses east Washington County , including Hagerstown , and north Frederick County . [ 9] One-term Republican incumbent Paul D. Corderman won election to the seat with 63.8 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Republican primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Paul Corderman (R) $103,470 $52,066 $68,418 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 3 2026 Maryland Senate
The 3rd district encompasses the city of Frederick . [ 9] One-term Democratic incumbent Karen Lewis Young won election to the seat with 66.5 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Karen Lewis Young (D) $114,932 $25,040 $84,363 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 4 2026 Maryland Senate
The 4th district encompasses most of Frederick County . [ 9] One-term Republican incumbent William Folden won election to the seat with 57.5 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Republican primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand William Folden (R) $108,406 $60,999 $66,406 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Lara Westdorp (D) $11,461 $4,024 $2,807 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 5 2026 Maryland Senate
The 5th district encompasses most of Carroll County , including Eldersburg and Westminster . [ 9] Three-term Republican incumbent Justin Ready won re-election to the seat with 96.1 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Republican primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Justin Ready (R) $314,001 $122,941 $268,752 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 6 2026 Maryland Senate
The 6th district encompasses southeast Baltimore County , including Dundalk , Essex , and Edgemere . [ 9] Three-term Republican incumbent Johnny Ray Salling won re-election to the seat with 61.2 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Republican primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Johnny Ray Salling (R) $47,800 $21,770 $60,672 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Justin Holliday, social studies teacher and member of the Balitmore County Democratic Central Committee [ 13] District 7 2026 Maryland Senate
The 7th district runs along the border of Baltimore and Harford counties. [ 9] Four-term Republican incumbent J. B. Jennings won re-election to the seat with 96.0 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Republican primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand J. B. Jennings (R) $304,435 $144,993 $532,808 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bill Geibler, marketing executive [ 13] District 8 2026 Maryland Senate
The 8th district consists of part of Baltimore County , including Perry Hall and Parkville . [ 9] Democratic state delegate Carl W. Jackson was appointed to the seat by Governor Wes Moore to succeed Kathy Klausmeier , who was elected by the Baltimore County Council to serve the remainder of Johnny Olszewski 's term as Baltimore County Executive . [ 22] Klausmeier won re-election to a sixth term with 66.3 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Carl Jackson (D) $188,906 $60,802 $143,071 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Republican primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Yahu Blackwell (R) $0 $7,450 $50 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 9 2026 Maryland Senate
The 9th district encompasses north Howard County , including Ellicott City and Clarksville , and Damascus in Montgomery County . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Katie Fry Hester won re-election to the seat with 57.9 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Endorsements Katie Fry Hester
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Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Katie Fry Hester (D) $514,165 $216,733 $382,932 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 10 2026 Maryland Senate
The 10th district encompasses east Baltimore County , including Randallstown and Reisterstown . [ 9] One-term Democratic incumbent Benjamin Brooks won election to the seat with 78.6 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Benjamin Brooks (D) $121,402 $92,250 $74,693 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 11 2026 Maryland Senate
The 11th district encompasses central Baltimore County , including Owings Mills , Pikesville , and Mays Chapel . [ 9] One-term Democratic incumbent Shelly L. Hettleman won election to the seat with 71.5 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Shelly Hettleman (D) $201,050 $24,926 $235,370 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 12 2026 Maryland Senate
The 12th district encompasses parts of Howard and Anne Arundel counties, including Columbia , Brooklyn Park , and part of Glen Burnie . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Clarence Lam won re-election to the seat with 70.0 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Endorsements Clarence Lam
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Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Clarence Lam (D) $269,322 $153,812 $250,892 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 13 2026 Maryland Senate
The 13th district encompasses south Howard County . [ 9] Three-term Democratic incumbent Guy Guzzone won re-election to the seat with 97.1 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Endorsements Guy Guzzone
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Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Guy Guzzone (D) $1,116,264 $332,189 $1,239,754 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 14 2026 Maryland Senate
The 14th district runs along the border of Howard and Montgomery counties, including Olney . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Craig Zucker won re-election to the seat with 73.3 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Endorsements Craig Zucker
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Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Craig Zucker (D) $573,563 $206,329 $453,149 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 15 2026 Maryland Senate
The 15th district encompasses east Montgomery County , including North Potomac and parts of Germantown . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Brian Feldman won re-election to the seat with 73.0 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Endorsements Brian Feldman
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Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Brian Feldman (D) $539,603 $244,214 $696,011 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 16 2026 Maryland Senate
The 16th district consists of south Montgomery County , including Potomac and parts of Bethesda . [ 9] Sara N. Love was appointed to the seat by Governor Wes Moore in June 2024 following the resignation of Ariana Kelly , who Moore appointed to the seat after he appointed its three-term incumbent, Susan C. Lee , to be the Maryland Secretary of State . [ 30] Lee won re-election to the seat with 97.8 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Candidates Declared Lou Bartolo, former president of the Maryland Nurses Association [ 13] Sara N. Love , incumbent state senator [ 31] Endorsements Sara N. Love
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Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Sara Love (D) $97,146 $28,546 $103,891 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 17 2026 Maryland Senate
The 17th district consists of Rockville and Gaithersburg . [ 9] Three-term Democratic incumbent Cheryl Kagan won re-election to the seat with 97.2 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Endorsements Cheryl Kagan
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Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Cheryl Kagan (D) $142,675 $93,770 $150,090 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 18 2026 Maryland Senate
The 18th district consists of Bethesda , Chevy Chase , Wheaton , and Kensington . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Jeff Waldstreicher won re-election to the seat with 82.8 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Endorsements Jeff Waldstreicher
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Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Jeff Waldstreicher (D) $795,211 $104,990 $761,529 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 19 2026 Maryland Senate
The 19th district includes Aspen Hill , Leisure World , and Redland . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Benjamin F. Kramer won re-election to the seat with 75.5 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Endorsements Benjamin F. Kramer
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Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Benjamin F. Kramer (D) $90,411 $28,001 $203,720 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 20 2026 Maryland Senate
The 20th district includes Silver Spring , White Oak , and Takoma Park . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent William C. Smith Jr. won re-election to the seat with 98.8 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Will Smith (D) $474,738 $183,322 $329,234 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 21 2026 Maryland Senate
The 21st district includes parts of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, including College Park , Laurel , and Beltsville . [ 9] Five-term Democratic incumbent James Rosapepe won re-election to the seat with 79.0 percent of the vote in 2022, [ 10] and is running for re-election. [ 38]
Democratic primary Endorsements James Rosapepe
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Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Jim Rosapepe (D) $221,428 $242,371 $131,916 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Republican primary Nominee Lee Havis, perennial candidate [ 13] District 22 2026 Maryland Senate
The 22nd district consists of Hyattsville , Greenbelt , and Riverdale Park . [ 9] Alonzo T. Washington was appointed to the seat in January 2023 after Governor Wes Moore appointed eight-term incumbent Paul G. Pinsky to be the director of the Maryland Energy Administration . [ 39] Pinsky won re-election to the seat with 98.6 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Alonzo Washington (D) $212,209 $166,724 $63,643 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jim Wass, business process analyst [ 13] District 23 2026 Maryland Senate
The 23rd district runs along the border of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, including Upper Marlboro , Bowie , and South Laurel . [ 9] One-term Democratic incumbent Ron Watson won election to the seat with 87.4 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Candidates Declared Raaheela Ahmed, organizer and candidate for this district in 2022 [ 13] Ron Watson , incumbent state senator [ 13] Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Raaheela Ahmed (D) $22,682 $3,422 $53,398 Ron Watson (D) $234,453 $174,153 $62,494 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Republican primary Candidates Nominee James A. T. Amah, attorney [ 13] District 24 2026 Maryland Senate
The 24th district consists of Seat Pleasant , Springdale , and Lake Arbor . [ 9] Four-term Democratic incumbent Joanne C. Benson won election to the seat with 99.2 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Tiffany Alston (D) $46,901 $26,602 $24,344 Kevin Ford (D) $207,270 $75,310 $117,314 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 25 2026 Maryland Senate
The 25th district consists of Forestville , Westphalia , and Kettering . [ 9] Nick Charles was appointed to the seat by Governor Wes Moore in December 2023 after two-term Democratic incumbent Melony G. Griffith resigned to become the president of the Maryland Hospital Association. [ 41] Griffith won re-election to the seat with 99.5 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Nick Charles (D) $298,423 $149,070 $193,385 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 26 2026 Maryland Senate
The 26th district consists of Friendly , Oxon Hill , and Fort Washington . [ 9] One-term Democratic incumbent C. Anthony Muse won election to the seat with 92.3 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Candidates Declared Antonio Driver, LGBTQIA+ liaison for Prince George's County (2023–present) [ 13] C. Anthony Muse , incumbent state senator [ 13] Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand C. Anthony Muse (D) $87,984 $46,336 $93,179 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 27 2026 Maryland Senate
The 27th district consists of parts of Calvert , Charles , and Prince George's counties, including Chesapeake Beach and Waldorf . [ 9] One-term Democratic incumbent Michael Jackson won election to the seat with 60.3 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10] On November 1, 2025, Jackson resigned from the Maryland Senate after Governor Wes Moore named him as the Maryland Secretary of State Police. [ 42] The Charles, Calvert, and Prince George's Democratic Central Committees nominated state delegate Kevin Harris to serve the remainder of Jackson's term in November 2025. [ 43]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Jason Fowler (D) $1,360 $1,160 $61,330 Kevin Harris (D) $109,986 $56,984 $54,749 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 28 2026 Maryland Senate
The 28th district encompasses most of Charles County . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Arthur Ellis won re-election to the seat with 67.0 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand C. T. Wilson (D) $420,065 $220,706 $217,825 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 29 2026 Maryland Senate
The 29th district encompasses all of St. Mary's County and south Calvert County . [ 9] Two-term Republican incumbent Jack Bailey won re-election to the seat with 67.0 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Republican primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Jack Bailey (R) $344,917 $169,895 $413,702 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Chuck Borges (D) $27,899 $4,431 $19,826 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 30 2026 Maryland Senate
The 30th district encompasses south Anne Arundel County , including the state capital, Annapolis . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Sarah Elfreth won re-election to the seat with 57.4 percent of the vote in 2022, [ 10] but resigned in January 2025 after winning election to the U.S. House of Representatives . [ 47]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Shaneka Henson (D) $146,149 $54,000 $120,240 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jessica Haire, former Anne Arundel County councilmember from the 7th district (2018–2022) and nominee for county executive in 2022 [ 49] District 31 2026 Maryland Senate
The 31st district encompasses north Anne Arundel County, including Pasadena , Severn , and Gambrills . [ 9] Five-term Republican incumbent Bryan Simonaire won re-election to the seat with 71.3 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10] On March 25, 2025, Simoniare announced that he would not seek re-election to a sixth term. [ 5]
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Nic Kipke , state delegate from the 31st district (2007–present) [ 5] Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Nic Kipke (R) $277,018 $175,799 $223,036 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Brent Mulrooney (D) $6,622 $3,480 $2,711 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 32 2026 Maryland Senate
The 32nd district encompasses part of north Anne Arundel County , including Glen Burnie and Fort Meade . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Pamela Beidle won re-election to the seat with 65.8 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Endorsements Pamela Beidle (withdrawn)
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Mark Chang (D) $97,161 $42,175 $98,884 Stephen Tillett (D) $15,674 $4,426 $11,248 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Justin Gallucci, realtor [ 13] District 33 2026 Maryland Senate
The 33rd district encompasses central Anne Arundel County , including Cape St. Claire , Severna Park , Odenton , and Crofton . [ 9] One-term Democratic incumbent Dawn Gile won election to the seat with 55.4 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Dawn Gile (D) $461,596 $145,126 $320,681 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Amy Leahy, constituent services specialist [ 13] District 34 2026 Maryland Senate
The 34th district encompasses south Harford County , including Aberdeen , Edgewood , and Havre de Grace . [ 9] One-term Democratic incumbent Mary-Dulany James won election to the seat with 50.6 percent of the vote in 2022, the closest election of any Senate race in Maryland that year. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Mary-Dulany James (D) $287,366 $25,947 $37,276 Blaine Miller (D) $2,940 $2,940 $0 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Raj Goel, deputy director of the Harford County Office of Economic Development [ 13] District 35 2026 Maryland Senate
The 35th district encompasses north Harford and Cecil counties, including Rising Sun , North East , and Castleton . [ 9] Two-term Republican incumbent Jason C. Gallion won re-election to the seat with 96.9 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Republican primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Jason Gallion (R) $109,160 $71,151 $64,531 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 36 2026 Maryland Senate
The 36th district encompasses all of Kent and Queen Anne's counties, and parts of Cecil and Caroline counties, including Elkton . [ 9] Three-term Republican incumbent Steve Hershey won re-election to the seat with 96.3 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Republican primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Steve Hershey (R) $377,976 $182,939 $323,741 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 37 2026 Maryland Senate
The 37th district encompasses all of Talbot and Dorchester counties, and parts of Caroline and Wicomico counties, including Cambridge , Easton , Federalsburg , and parts of Salisbury . [ 9] One-term Republican incumbent Johnny Mautz won election to the seat with 60.8 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Republican primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Johnny Mautz (R) $442,970 $254,550 $221,331 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 38 2026 Maryland Senate
The 38th district encompasses all of Worcester and Somerset counties, and part of Wicomico County, including Ocean City , Pocomoke City , Princess Anne , and part of Salisbury . [ 9] Two-term Republican incumbent Mary Beth Carozza won election to the seat with 66.4 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Republican primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Mary Beth Carozza (R) $337,868 $177,705 $247,475 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 39 2026 Maryland Senate
The 39th district includes Montgomery Village and parts of Germantown and Clarksburg . [ 9] Four-term Democratic incumbent Nancy J. King won re-election to the seat with 86.2 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Endorsements Nancy J. King
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Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Nancy King (D) $153,171 $48,729 $224,235 Amar Mukunda (D) $88,821 $13,051 $75,221 Destiny Drake West (D) $6,549 $6,087 $462 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 40 2026 Maryland Senate
The 40th district encompasses communities in west Baltimore , including Morrell Park , Sandtown-Winchester , and Greenspring . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Antonio Hayes won re-election to the seat with 91.9 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Antonio Hayes (D) $641,886 $366,454 $333,105 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 41 2026 Maryland Senate
The 41st district encompasses communities in west Baltimore , including Wyndhurst , Yale Heights , and Edmondson . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Jill P. Carter won re-election to the seat with 98.2 percent of the vote in 2022, [ 10] but resigned in January 2025 after being nominated by Governor Wes Moore to the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals. [ 55] State delegate Dalya Attar was appointed to Carter's seat by Moore later that month. [ 56]
Democratic primary Endorsements Malcolm Ruff
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Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Dalya Attar (D) $186,228 $125,070 $65,722 Ayo Kimathi (D) $3,378 $165 $3,213 Malcolm Ruff (D) $403,759 $263,141 $140,618 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 42 2026 Maryland Senate
The 42nd district encompasses north Baltimore County , including Timonium , Parkton , and Hereford . [ 9] Two-term Republican incumbent Chris West won re-election to the seat with 95.5 percent of the vote in 2022, [ 10] but opted against running for a third term in August 2023. [ 6]
Republican primary Candidates Withdrawn Nino Mangione , state delegate from district 42A (2019–present) (running for Baltimore County Council, endorsed Ford) [ 62] [ 61] Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Kevin Ford (R) $113,352 $32,938 $83,956 Adam Wood (R) $11,394 $868 $10,526 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Democratic primary Candidates Declared Paul Henderson, teacher [ 13] Eric Heyssel, teacher [ 13] Paul Konka, UMGC professor and nominee for HD-42A in 2022 [ 13] Stephanie Popescu, teacher [ 13] District 43 2026 Maryland Senate
The 43rd district encompasses parts of central Baltimore County and Baltimore , including Towson , Waverly , and Cameron Village . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Mary L. Washington won re-election to the seat with 90.3 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Mary Washington (D) $143,191 $132,638 $32,988 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 44 2026 Maryland Senate
The 44th district encompasses parts of southwest Baltimore County surrounding Baltimore , including Woodlawn , Catonsville , and Landsowne . [ 9] One-term Democratic incumbent Charles E. Sydnor III won election to the seat with 97.5 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Charles Sydnor (D) $195,849 $97,732 $126,137 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 45 2026 Maryland Senate
The 45th district encompasses neighborhoods in central and east Baltimore , including Broadway East , Frankford , and Armistead Gardens . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Cory McCray won election to the seat with 98.8 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Cory McCray (D) $507,750 $282,599 $336,405 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 46 2026 Maryland Senate
The 46th district encompasses neighborhoods in central and south Baltimore , including the Inner Harbor , Bayview , and Curtis Bay . [ 9] Four-term Democratic incumbent and President of the Maryland Senate Bill Ferguson won election to the seat with 84.6 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Endorsements Bill Ferguson
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Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Bill Ferguson (D) $1,978,279 $872,929 $1,266,200 Bobby LaPin (D) $74,635 $22,499 $51,936 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Emmanuel Digman, perennial candidate [ 13] Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Emmanuel Digman (R) $577 $1,814 $112 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
District 47 2026 Maryland Senate
The 47th district encompasses parts of Prince George's County , including Chillum , Cheverly , and Landover . [ 9] Two-term Democratic incumbent Malcolm Augustine won election to the seat with 98.8 percent of the vote in 2022. [ 10]
Democratic primary Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Malcolm Augustine (D) $353,429 $125,465 $282,123 Source: Maryland State Board of Elections [ 12]
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