2026 Maryland Senate election
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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 .
Harris 50–60%
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Trump 50–60%
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In the 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris won 34 districts, while Donald Trump won 13.[ 1]
Five senators (3 Democrats and 2 Republicans) have announced their retirement.
District 24 : Joanne C. Benson is retiring.[ 2] District 28 : Arthur Ellis is retiring to run for Congress in Maryland's 5th congressional district .[ 3] District 32 : Pamela Beidle is retiring.[ 4] District 31 : Bryan Simonaire is retiring.[ 5] District 42 : Chris West is retiring.[ 6] Summary of results by district [ edit ] Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.
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The 1st district encompasses all of Garrett and Allegany counties and west Washington County .[ 9] Mike McKay won election to the seat with 73.4 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
Ashley Emerick, business owner[ 13] 2026 Maryland Senate
The 2nd district encompasses east Washington County , including Hagerstown , and north Frederick County .[ 9] Paul D. Corderman won election to the seat with 63.8 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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The 3rd district encompasses the city of Frederick .[ 9] Karen Lewis Young won election to the seat with 66.5 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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The 4th district encompasses most of Frederick County .[ 9] William Folden won election to the seat with 57.5 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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]
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The 5th district encompasses most of Carroll County , including Eldersburg and Westminster .[ 9] Justin Ready won re-election to the seat with 96.1 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
Gary Foote, retired teacher[ 13] 2026 Maryland Senate
The 6th district encompasses southeast Baltimore County , including Dundalk , Essex , and Edgemere .[ 9] Johnny Ray Salling won re-election to the seat with 61.2 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
Justin Holliday, social studies teacher and member of the Balitmore County Democratic Central Committee[ 13] 2026 Maryland Senate
The 7th district runs along the border of Baltimore and Harford counties.[ 9] J. B. Jennings won re-election to the seat with 96.0 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
Bill Geibler, marketing executive[ 13] 2026 Maryland Senate
The 8th district consists of part of Baltimore County , including Perry Hall and Parkville .[ 9] 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] [ 10]
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]
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]
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The 9th district encompasses north Howard County , including Ellicott City and Clarksville , and Damascus in Montgomery County .[ 9] Katie Fry Hester won re-election to the seat with 57.9 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
Katie Fry Hester
Labor unions
Organizations
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]
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The 10th district encompasses east Baltimore County , including Randallstown and Reisterstown .[ 9] Benjamin Brooks won election to the seat with 78.6 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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The 11th district encompasses central Baltimore County , including Owings Mills , Pikesville , and Mays Chapel .[ 9] Shelly L. Hettleman won election to the seat with 71.5 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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The 12th district encompasses parts of Howard and Anne Arundel counties, including Columbia , Brooklyn Park , and part of Glen Burnie .[ 9] Clarence Lam won re-election to the seat with 70.0 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
Clarence Lam
Labor unions
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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]
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The 13th district encompasses south Howard County .[ 9] Guy Guzzone won re-election to the seat with 97.1 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
Guy Guzzone
Labor unions
Organizations
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]
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The 14th district runs along the border of Howard and Montgomery counties, including Olney .[ 9] Craig Zucker won re-election to the seat with 73.3 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
Craig Zucker
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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]
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The 15th district encompasses east Montgomery County , including North Potomac and parts of Germantown .[ 9] Brian Feldman won re-election to the seat with 73.0 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
Brian Feldman
State legislators
Labor unions
Organizations
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]
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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] [ 10]
Lou Bartolo, former president of the Maryland Nurses Association[ 13]
Sara N. Love , incumbent state senator[ 31] Sara N. Love
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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]
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The 17th district consists of Rockville and Gaithersburg .[ 9] Cheryl Kagan won re-election to the seat with 97.2 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
Cheryl Kagan
Labor unions
Organizations
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]
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The 18th district consists of Bethesda , Chevy Chase , Wheaton , and Kensington .[ 9] Jeff Waldstreicher won re-election to the seat with 82.8 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
Jeff Waldstreicher
U.S. executive branch officials
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Party officials
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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]
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The 19th district includes Aspen Hill , Leisure World , and Redland .[ 9] Benjamin F. Kramer won re-election to the seat with 75.5 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
Benjamin F. Kramer
State legislators
Labor unions
Organizations
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]
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The 20th district includes Silver Spring , White Oak , and Takoma Park .[ 9] William C. Smith Jr. won re-election to the seat with 98.8 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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The 21st district includes parts of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, including College Park , Laurel , and Beltsville .[ 9] James Rosapepe won re-election to the seat with 79.0 percent of the vote in 2022,[ 10] [ 38]
James Rosapepe
State delegates
Organizations
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]
Lee Havis, perennial candidate[ 13] 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] [ 10]
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]
Jim Wass, business process analyst[ 13] 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] Ron Watson won election to the seat with 87.4 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
James A. T. Amah, attorney[ 13] 2026 Maryland Senate
The 24th district consists of Seat Pleasant , Springdale , and Lake Arbor .[ 9] Joanne C. Benson won election to the seat with 99.2 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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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] [ 10]
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]
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The 26th district consists of Friendly , Oxon Hill , and Fort Washington .[ 9] C. Anthony Muse won election to the seat with 92.3 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
Antonio Driver, LGBTQIA+ liaison for Prince George's County (2023–present)[ 13]
C. Anthony Muse , incumbent state senator[ 13]
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]
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The 27th district consists of parts of Calvert , Charles , and Prince George's counties, including Chesapeake Beach and Waldorf .[ 9] Michael Jackson won election to the seat with 60.3 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10] Wes Moore named him as the Maryland Secretary of State Police.[ 42] Kevin Harris to serve the remainder of Jackson's term in November 2025.[ 43]
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]
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The 28th district encompasses most of Charles County .[ 9] Arthur Ellis won re-election to the seat with 67.0 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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The 29th district encompasses all of St. Mary's County and south Calvert County .[ 9] Jack Bailey won re-election to the seat with 67.0 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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]
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The 30th district encompasses south Anne Arundel County , including the state capital, Annapolis .[ 9] Sarah Elfreth won re-election to the seat with 57.4 percent of the vote in 2022,[ 10] U.S. House of Representatives .[ 47]
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]
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The 31st district encompasses north Anne Arundel County, including Pasadena , Severn , and Gambrills .[ 9] Bryan Simonaire won re-election to the seat with 71.3 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10] [ 5]
Nic Kipke , state delegate from the 31st district (2007–present)[ 5]
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]
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]
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The 32nd district encompasses part of north Anne Arundel County , including Glen Burnie and Fort Meade .[ 9] Pamela Beidle won re-election to the seat with 65.8 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
Pamela Beidle (withdrawn)
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]
Justin Gallucci, realtor[ 13] 2026 Maryland Senate
The 33rd district encompasses central Anne Arundel County , including Cape St. Claire , Severna Park , Odenton , and Crofton .[ 9] Dawn Gile won election to the seat with 55.4 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
Amy Leahy, constituent services specialist[ 13] 2026 Maryland Senate
The 34th district encompasses south Harford County , including Aberdeen , Edgewood , and Havre de Grace .[ 9] 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]
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]
Raj Goel, deputy director of the Harford County Office of Economic Development[ 13] 2026 Maryland Senate
The 35th district encompasses north Harford and Cecil counties, including Rising Sun , North East , and Castleton .[ 9] Jason C. Gallion won re-election to the seat with 96.9 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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The 36th district encompasses all of Kent and Queen Anne's counties, and parts of Cecil and Caroline counties, including Elkton .[ 9] Steve Hershey won re-election to the seat with 96.3 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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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] Johnny Mautz won election to the seat with 60.8 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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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] Mary Beth Carozza won election to the seat with 66.4 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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The 39th district includes Montgomery Village and parts of Germantown and Clarksburg .[ 9] Nancy J. King won re-election to the seat with 86.2 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
Nancy J. King
State legislators
Organizations
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]
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The 40th district encompasses communities in west Baltimore , including Morrell Park , Sandtown-Winchester , and Greenspring .[ 9] Antonio Hayes won re-election to the seat with 91.9 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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The 41st district encompasses communities in west Baltimore , including Wyndhurst , Yale Heights , and Edmondson .[ 9] Jill P. Carter won re-election to the seat with 98.2 percent of the vote in 2022,[ 10] Wes Moore to the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals.[ 55] Dalya Attar was appointed to Carter's seat by Moore later that month.[ 56]
Malcolm Ruff
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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]
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The 42nd district encompasses north Baltimore County , including Timonium , Parkton , and Hereford .[ 9] Chris West won re-election to the seat with 95.5 percent of the vote in 2022,[ 10] [ 6]
Nino Mangione , state delegate from district 42A (2019–present) (running for Baltimore County Council, endorsed Ford) [ 63] [ 61]
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]
Paul Henderson, teacher[ 62]
Paul Konka, UMGC professor and nominee for HD-42A in 2022 [ 62]
Stephanie Popescu, teacher[ 62] Eric Heyssel, teacher[ 13] 2026 Maryland Senate
The 43rd district encompasses parts of central Baltimore County and Baltimore , including Towson , Waverly , and Cameron Village .[ 9] Mary L. Washington won re-election to the seat with 90.3 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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The 44th district encompasses parts of southwest Baltimore County surrounding Baltimore , including Woodlawn , Catonsville , and Landsowne .[ 9] Charles E. Sydnor III won election to the seat with 97.5 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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The 45th district encompasses neighborhoods in central and east Baltimore , including Broadway East , Frankford , and Armistead Gardens .[ 9] Cory McCray won election to the seat with 98.8 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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]
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The 46th district encompasses neighborhoods in central and south Baltimore , including the Inner Harbor , Bayview , and Curtis Bay .[ 9] President of the Maryland Senate Bill Ferguson won election to the seat with 84.6 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
Bill Ferguson
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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]
Emmanuel Digman, perennial candidate[ 13]
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]
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The 47th district encompasses parts of Prince George's County , including Chillum , Cheverly , and Landover .[ 9] Malcolm Augustine won election to the seat with 98.8 percent of the vote in 2022.[ 10]
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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