2022 Maryland Senate election

The 2022 Maryland Senate election were held on November 8, 2022, to elect senators in all 47 districts of the Maryland Senate. Members were elected in single-member constituencies to four-year terms. These elections were held concurrently with various federal and state elections, including for governor of Maryland. The Democratic and Republican primaries were held on July 19, 2022.[1]

2022 Maryland Senate election

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All 47 seats of the Maryland Senate
24 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Bill Ferguson Bryan Simonaire
Party Democratic Republican
Leader since January 8, 2020 October 10, 2020
Leader's seat 46th district 31st district
Seats before 32 15
Seats won 34 13
Seat change Increase 2 Decrease 2
Popular vote 1,120,385 692,099
Percentage 60.54% 37.40%
Swing Decrease 4.36% Increase 4.10%

Results:
     Democratic gain
     Democratic hold      Republican hold

President before election

Bill Ferguson
Democratic

President

Bill Ferguson
Democratic

Democrats gained two seats, increasing their supermajority to 34 out of 47 seats.[2] Simultaneously with gains in the state house and Wes Moore's win in the gubernatorial race, Democrats won a trifecta in the state for the first time since 2010.[3]

Background

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The Democratic Party had held majority control of the Senate since the beginning of the 20th century. The closest that the Republican Party had come to gaining control since then was in 1918, when Democrats held a thin 14 to 13 majority. Although Republicans had controlled the governorship since 2015, Democrats maintained a veto-proof supermajority of three-fifths in the 2014 and 2018 elections.

In the 2022 elections, Governor Larry Hogan was term-limited and Democrats assembled a large field of candidates to reclaim the office. The party retained their majority in the General Assembly and successfully retook the governor's office, and re-established a government trifecta.[4]

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Sabato's Crystal Ball[5] Safe D May 19, 2022

Overview

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Party Candidates[6] Votes Seats
No. % Before After +/–
Democratic 61 1,120,385 60.54% 32 34   2
Republican 51 692,099 37.40% 15 13   2
Libertarian 2 15,657 0.85% 0 0
Green 2 4,305 0.23% 0 0
Total 1,850,511 100.00 47 47

Summary by district

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District Incumbent Party Elected Senator Party
1st George C. Edwards Rep Mike McKay Rep
2nd Paul D. Corderman[a] Rep Paul D. Corderman Rep
3rd Ronald N. Young Dem Karen Lewis Young Dem
4th Michael Hough Rep William Folden Rep
5th Justin Ready Rep Justin Ready[b] Rep
6th Johnny Ray Salling Rep Johnny Ray Salling Rep
7th J. B. Jennings Rep J. B. Jennings[b] Rep
8th Katherine A. Klausmeier Dem Katherine A. Klausmeier Dem
9th Katie Fry Hester Dem Katie Fry Hester Dem
10th Delores G. Kelley Dem Benjamin Brooks Dem
11th Shelly L. Hettleman[c] Dem Shelly L. Hettleman Dem
12th Clarence Lam Dem Clarence Lam Dem
13th Guy Guzzone Dem Guy Guzzone[b] Dem
14th Craig Zucker Dem Craig Zucker Dem
15th Brian Feldman Dem Brian Feldman Dem
16th Susan C. Lee Dem Susan C. Lee[b] Dem
17th Cheryl Kagan Dem Cheryl Kagan[b] Dem
18th Jeff Waldstreicher Dem Jeff Waldstreicher Dem
19th Benjamin F. Kramer Dem Benjamin F. Kramer Dem
20th William C. Smith Jr. Dem William C. Smith Jr.[b] Dem
21st James Rosapepe Dem James Rosapepe Dem
22nd Paul G. Pinsky Dem Paul G. Pinsky[b] Dem
23rd Ron Watson[d] Dem Ron Watson Dem
24th Joanne C. Benson Dem Joanne C. Benson[b] Dem
25th Melony G. Griffith Dem Melony G. Griffith[b] Dem
26th Obie Patterson Dem C. Anthony Muse Dem
27th Michael A. Jackson[e] Dem Michael A. Jackson Dem
28th Arthur Ellis Dem Arthur Ellis Dem
29th Jack Bailey Rep Jack Bailey[b] Rep
30th Sarah Elfreth Dem Sarah Elfreth Dem
31st Bryan Simonaire Rep Bryan Simonaire Rep
32nd Pamela Beidle Dem Pamela Beidle Dem
33rd Edward R. Reilly Rep Dawn Gile Dem
34th Robert Cassilly Rep Mary-Dulany James Dem
35th Jason C. Gallion Rep Jason C. Gallion[b] Rep
36th Stephen S. Hershey Jr. Rep Stephen S. Hershey Jr.[b] Rep
37th Adelaide C. Eckardt Rep Johnny Mautz Rep
38th Mary Beth Carozza Rep Mary Beth Carozza Rep
39th Nancy J. King Dem Nancy J. King Dem
40th Antonio Hayes Dem Antonio Hayes Dem
41st Jill P. Carter Dem Jill P. Carter[b] Dem
42nd Chris West Rep Chris West[b] Rep
43rd Mary L. Washington Dem Mary L. Washington Dem
44th Charles E. Sydnor III[f] Dem Charles E. Sydnor III[b] Dem
45th Cory V. McCray Dem Cory V. McCray[b] Dem
46th Bill Ferguson Dem Bill Ferguson Dem
47th Malcolm Augustine Dem Malcolm Augustine[b] Dem

Closest races

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Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:

  1. State Senate district 34, 1.31% (gain)

Retiring incumbents

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Democrats

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  1. District 3: Ronald N. Young retired.[12]
  2. District 10: Delores G. Kelley retired.[13]
  3. District 26: Obie Patterson retired.[14]

Republicans

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  1. District 1: George C. Edwards retired.[15]
  2. District 4: Michael Hough retired to run for Frederick County executive.[16]
  3. District 33: Edward R. Reilly retired.[17]
  4. District 34: Robert Cassilly retired to run for Harford County executive.[18]

Incumbents defeated

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In primary elections

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Republicans

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  1. District 37: Adelaide Eckardt lost renomination to Johnny Mautz.

Detailed results

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District 1District 2District 3District 4District 5District 6District 7District 8District 9District 10District 11District 12District 13District 14District 15District 16District 17District 18District 19District 20District 21District 22District 23District 24District 25District 26District 27District 28District 29District 30District 31District 32District 33District 34District 35District 36District 37District 38District 39District 40District 41District 42District 43District 44District 45District 46District 47

District 1

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The new 1st district encompasses all of Garrett and Allegany counties and west Washington County. Four-term Republican incumbent George C. Edwards, who was re-elected in 2018 with 98.3% of the vote, announced on July 14, 2021, that he would not run for re-election to a fifth term.[15]

Republican primary

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Maryland Matters identified the Republican primary election in District 1 as a "race to watch".[19]

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike McKay 9,265 55.0
Republican Jake Shade 7,581 45.0
Total votes 16,846 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 1st Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike McKay 33,258 73.37%
Democratic Michael Dreisbach 11,995 26.46%
Write-in 78 0.17%
Total votes 45,331 100.00%
Republican hold

District 2

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The new 2nd district encompasses east Washington County, including Hagerstown, and north Frederick County. Republican incumbent Paul D. Corderman ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on September 1, 2020, following the resignation of Andrew A. Serafini, who was re-elected in 2018 with 71.7% of the vote.

2022 Maryland's 2nd Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Paul D. Corderman (incumbent) 25,881 63.84%
Democratic Shawn Demetrious Perry 14,629 36.08%
Write-in 32 0.08%
Total votes 40,542 100.00%
Republican hold

District 3

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The new 3rd district encompasses the city of Frederick. Three-term Democratic incumbent Ronald N. Young, who was re-elected in 2018 with 58.5% of the vote, announced on November 8, 2021, that he would not run for re-election to a fourth term.[12]

Democratic primary

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Maryland Matters identified the Democratic primary election in District 3 as a "race to watch".[19]

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Karen Lewis Young 8,128 71.0
Democratic Jay Mason 3,327 29.0
Total votes 11,455 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 3rd Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Karen Lewis Young 27,446 66.48%
Republican Angela Ariel McIntosh 13,774 33.36%
Write-in 67 0.16%
Total votes 41,287 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 4

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The new 4th district encompasses most of Frederick County. Two-term Republican incumbent Michael Hough, who was re-elected in 2018 with 59.1% of the vote, announced on May 17, 2021, that he would run for Frederick County executive instead of seeking a third term.[16]

Republican primary

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William Folden 9,060 71.8
Republican Stephen Barrett 3,553 28.2
Total votes 12,613 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 4th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William Folden 32,554 57.54%
Democratic Carleah M. Summers 23,967 42.36%
Write-in 60 0.11%
Total votes 56,581 100.00%
Republican hold

District 5

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The new 5th district encompasses most of Carroll County, including Eldersburg and Westminster. Two-term Republican incumbent Justin Ready, who was re-elected in 2018 with 71.5% of the vote, ran for a third term, unopposed.

2022 Maryland's 5th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Justin Ready (incumbent) 39,484 96.11%
Write-in 1,598 3.89%
Total votes 41,082 100.00%
Republican hold

District 6

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The new 6th district encompasses southeast Baltimore County, including Dundalk, Essex, and Edgemere. Two-term Republican incumbent Johnny Ray Salling, who was re-elected in 2018 with 55.3% of the vote, ran for a third term.

Republican primary

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Johnny Ray Salling (incumbent) 4,308 72.5
Republican Charles C. Collins 885 14.9
Republican Michael S. Myers 748 12.6
Total votes 5,941 100.0

Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Cory D. Edwards 4,159 68.1
Democratic No Tax Russ Mirabile 1,947 38.9
Total votes 6,106 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 6th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Johnny Ray Salling (incumbent) 18,278 61.16%
Democratic Cory D. Edwards 11,563 38.69%
Write-in 44 0.15%
Total votes 29,885 100.00%
Republican hold

District 7

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The new 7th district runs along the border of Baltimore and Harford counties. Three-term Republican incumbent J. B. Jennings, who was re-elected in 2018 with 66.9% of the vote, ran for a fourth term, unopposed.

2022 Maryland's 7th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican J. B. Jennings (incumbent) 37,513 96.02%
Write-in 1,555 3.98%
Total votes 39,068 100.00%
Republican hold

District 8

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The new 8th district consists of part of Baltimore County, including Perry Hall and Parkville. Five-term Democratic incumbent Katherine A. Klausmeier, who was re-elected in 2018 with 51.1% of the vote, ran for a sixth term.

Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Katherine A. Klausmeier (incumbent) 8,370 80.2
Democratic Thomas Mwaura 2,062 19.8
Total votes 10,432 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 8th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Katherine A. Klausmeier (incumbent) 22,773 66.26%
Republican Ken Fitch 11,554 33.62%
Write-in 41 0.12%
Total votes 34,368 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 9

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The new 9th district encompasses north Howard county, including Ellicott City and Clarksville, and Damascus in Montgomery County. First-term Democratic incumbent Katie Fry Hester, who was elected in 2018 with 50.8% of the vote, ran for a second term.

2022 Maryland's 9th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Katie Fry Hester (incumbent) 31,214 57.92
Republican Reid Novotny 22,637 42.00
Write-in 42 0.08
Total votes 53,893 100.00
Democratic hold

District 10

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The new 10th district encompasses east Baltimore County, including Randallstown and Reisterstown. Seven-term Democratic incumbent Delores G. Kelley, who was re-elected in 2018 with 80.3% of the vote, announced on December 13, 2021, that she would not run for re-election to an eighth term.[13]

Democratic primary

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Maryland Matters identified the Democratic primary election in District 10 as a "race to watch".[19]

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Benjamin Brooks 6,432 37.6
Democratic Jay Jalisi 5,347 31.3
Democratic Stephanie Boston 3,087 18.0
Democratic Lawrence Williams 2,245 13.1
Total votes 17,111 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 10th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Benjamin Brooks 31,373 78.63%
Republican William Newton 8,460 21.20%
Write-in 65 0.16%
Total votes 39,898 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 11

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The new 11th district encompasses central Baltimore County, including Owings Mills, Pikesville, and Mays Chapel. Democratic incumbent Shelly L. Hettleman ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on February 3, 2020, following the resignation of Robert Zirkin, who was re-elected in 2018 with 96.9% of the vote.

2022 Maryland's 11th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Shelly L. Hettleman (incumbent) 33,409 71.46%
Republican Ruth Goetz 13,310 28.47%
Write-in 34 0.07%
Total votes 46,753 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 12

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The new 12th district encompasses parts of Howard and Anne Arundel counties, including Columbia, Brooklyn Park, and part of Glen Burnie. First-term Democratic incumbent Clarence Lam, who was elected in 2018 with 66.1% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Republican primary

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Cockey 2,917 75.5
Republican Mavourene Robinson 947 24.5
Total votes 3,864 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 12th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Clarence Lam (incumbent) 30,570 69.97%
Republican Bob Cockey 13,078 29.93%
Write-in 44 0.10%
Total votes 43,692 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 13

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The new 13th district encompasses south Howard County. Two-term Democratic incumbent Guy Guzzone, who was re-elected in 2018 with 97.4% of the vote, ran for a third term, unopposed.

2022 Maryland's 13th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Guy Guzzone (incumbent) 37,241 97.14%
Write-in 1,095 2.86%
Total votes 38,336 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 14

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The new 14th district runs along the border of Howard and Montgomery counties, including Olney. First-term Democratic incumbent Craig Zucker, who was elected in 2018 with 72.6% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Craig Zucker (incumbent) 14,054 84.4
Democratic Collins Odongo 2,600 15.6
Total votes 16,654 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 14th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Craig Zucker (incumbent) 33,334 73.28
Republican Alex Bieber 12,099 26.60
Write-in 55 0.12
Total votes 45,488 100.00
Democratic hold

District 15

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The new 15th district encompasses east Montgomery County, including North Potomac and parts of Germantown. Two-term Democratic incumbent Brian Feldman, who was re-elected in 2018 with 72.0% of the vote, ran for a third term.

2022 Maryland's 15th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian Feldman (incumbent) 33,264 73.04
Republican David Wilson 12,231 26.86
Write-in 46 0.10
Total votes 45,541 100.00
Democratic hold

District 16

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The new 16th district consists of south Montgomery County, including Potomac and parts of Bethesda. Two-term Democratic incumbent Susan C. Lee, who was re-elected in 2018 with 80.1% of the vote, ran for a third term, unopposed.

2022 Maryland's 16th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Susan C. Lee (incumbent) 44,925 97.80
Write-in 1,012 2.20
Total votes 45,937 100.00
Democratic hold

District 17

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The new 17th district consists of Rockville and Gaithersburg. Two-term Democratic incumbent Cheryl Kagan, who was re-elected in 2018 with 79.0% of the vote, ran for a third term.

2022 Maryland's 17th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Cheryl Kagan (incumbent) 31,638 97.19
Write-in 9512 2.81
Total votes 32,553 100.00
Democratic hold

District 18

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The new 18th district consists of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Wheaton, and Kensington. First-term Democratic incumbent Jeff Waldstreicher, who was elected in 2018 with 97.6% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

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Maryland Matters identified the Democratic primary election in District 18 as a "race to watch".[19]

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jeff Waldstreicher (incumbent) 12,117 63.8
Democratic Max Socol 6,883 36.2
Total votes 19,000 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 18th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jeff Waldstreicher (incumbent) 34,169 82.80
Republican Missy Carr 6,935 16.81
Write-in 162 0.39
Total votes 41,266 100.00
Democratic hold

District 19

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The new 19th district includes Aspen Hill, Leisure World, and Redland. First-term Democratic incumbent Benjamin F. Kramer, who was elected in 2018 with 88.0% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Raul Ayala won the Republican primary, but declined the nomination. The Montgomery County Republican Central Committee consequently nominated Anita Cox to run against Kramer in the general election.[20]

Republican primary

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Raul R. Ayala 1,315 50.6
Republican Anita Mpambara Cox 1,287 49.4
Total votes 2,602 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 19th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Benjamin F. Kramer (incumbent) 29,473 75.51
Republican Anita Mpambara Cox 8,084 22.55
Green David George Jeang 723 1.85
Write-in 34 0.09
Total votes 39,034 100.00
Democratic hold

District 20

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The new 20th district includes Silver Spring, White Oak, and Takoma Park. First-term Democratic incumbent William C. Smith Jr., who was elected in 2018 with 90.8% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William C. Smith Jr. (incumbent) 17,121 89.0
Democratic Enoch Bevel 2,124 11.0
Total votes 19,245 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 20th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William C. Smith Jr. (incumbent) 34,113 98.78
Write-in 422 1.22
Total votes 34,535 100.00
Democratic hold

District 21

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The new 21st district includes parts of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, including College Park, Laurel, and Beltsville. Four-term Democratic incumbent James Rosapepe, who was re-elected in 2018 with 77.5% of the vote, ran for a fifth term.

2022 Maryland's 21st Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James Rosapepe (incumbent) 23,666 79.01
Republican Lee Havis 6,242 20.84
Write-in 46 0.15
Total votes 29,954 100.00
Democratic hold

District 22

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The new 22nd district consists of Hyattsville, Greenbelt, and Riverdale Park. Seven-term Democratic incumbent Paul G. Pinsky, who was re-elected in 2018 with 92.4% of the vote, ran for an eighth term.

Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul G. Pinsky (incumbent) 9,201 74.6
Democratic Rashad D. Lloyd 3,131 25.4
Total votes 12,332 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 22nd Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul G. Pinsky (incumbent) 23,580 98.57
Write-in 343 1.43
Total votes 23,923 100.00
Democratic hold

District 23

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The new 23rd district runs along the border of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, including Upper Marlboro, Bowie, and South Laurel. Democratic incumbent Ron Watson ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on August 31, 2021, following the resignation of Douglas J. J. Peters, who was re-elected in 2018 with 98.6% of the vote.

Democratic primary

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Maryland Matters identified the Democratic primary election in District 23 as a "race to watch".[19]

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ron Watson (incumbent) 10,359 42.6
Democratic Raaheela Ahmed 9,415 38.7
Democratic Sylvia Johnson 4,567 18.8
Total votes 24,341 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 23rd Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ron Watson (incumbent) 41,343 87.37
Republican Jesse Peed 5,886 12.44
Write-in 93 0.20
Total votes 47,322 100.00
Democratic hold

District 24

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The new 24th district consists of Seat Pleasant, Springdale, and Lake Arbor. Three-term Democratic incumbent Joanne C. Benson, who was re-elected in 2018 with 99.2% of the vote, ran for a fourth term, unopposed.

2022 Maryland's 24th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joanne C. Benson (incumbent) 33,668 99.19
Write-in 274 0.81
Total votes 33,942 100.00
Democratic hold

District 25

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The new 25th district consists of Forestville, Westphalia, and Kettering. First-term Democratic incumbent Melony G. Griffith, who was elected in 2018 with 99.4% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Melony G. Griffith (incumbent) 18,774 86.8
Democratic Jonathan Edward Rosero 2,844 13.2
Total votes 21,618 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 25th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Melony G. Griffith (incumbent) 35,953 99.45
Write-in 200 0.55
Total votes 36,153 100.00
Democratic hold

District 26

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The new 26th district consists of Friendly, Oxon Hill, and Fort Washington. First-term Democratic incumbent Obie Patterson, who was elected in 2018 with 92.5% of the vote, announced on April 6, 2022, that he would not seek re-election to a second term.[14]

Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic C. Anthony Muse 10,627 50.8
Democratic Tamara Davis Brown 10,282 49.2
Total votes 20,909 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 26th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic C. Anthony Muse 33,350 92.30
Republican Ike Puzon 2,643 7.32
Write-in 138 0.38
Total votes 36,131 100.00
Democratic hold

District 27

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The new 27th district consists of parts of Calvert, Charles, and Prince George's counties, including Chesapeake Beach and Waldorf. Democratic incumbent Michael Jackson ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on January 13, 2021, following the resignation of former president of the Maryland Senate Thomas V. Miller Jr., who was re-elected in 2018 with 66.0% of the vote.

Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael A. Jackson (incumbent) 13,774 89.9
Democratic Rou Etienne 1,553 10.1
Total votes 15,327 100.0

Republican primary

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Al Larsen 3,926 52.2
Republican Kenneth B. Lee 3,596 47.8
Total votes 7,522 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 27th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael A. Jackson (incumbent) 30,320 60.32
Republican Al Larsen 19,892 39.58
Write-in 51 0.10
Total votes 50,263 100.00
Democratic hold

District 28

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The new 28th district encompasses most of Charles County. First-term Democratic incumbent Arthur Ellis, who was elected in 2018 with 66.2% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

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Maryland Matters identified the Democratic primary election in District 28 as a "race to watch".[19]

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Ellis (incumbent) 10,426 68.4
Democratic Vontasha R. Simms 4,827 31.6
Total votes 15,253 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 28th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Arthur Ellis (incumbent) 30,168 67.04%
Republican Michelle M. Talkington 14,765 32.81%
Write-in 64 0.14%
Total votes 44,997 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 29

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The new 29th district encompasses all of St. Mary's County and south Calvert County. First-term Republican incumbent Jack Bailey, who was elected in 2018 with 60.2% of the vote, ran for a second term, unopposed.

2022 Maryland's 29th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jack Bailey (incumbent) 33,101 96.35%
Write-in 1,254 3.65%
Total votes 34,355 100.00%
Republican hold

District 30

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The new 30th district encompasses south Anne Arundel County, including the state capital, Annapolis. First-term Democratic incumbent Sarah Elfreth, who was elected in 2018 with 53.8% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Republican primary

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Stacie MacDonald 5,945 74.7
Republican Bobbi A. Moore 2,012 25.3
Total votes 7,957 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 30th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Sarah Elfreth (incumbent) 30,359 57.39%
Republican Stacie MacDonald 22,489 42.51%
Write-in 49 0.09%
Total votes 52,897 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 31

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The new 31st district encompasses north Anne Arundel County, including Pasadena, Severn, and Gambrills. Four-term Republican incumbent Bryan Simonaire, who was re-elected in 2018 with 61.0% of the vote, ran for a fifth term.

2022 Maryland's 31st Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bryan Simonaire (incumbent) 32,215 71.25%
Libertarian Brian W. Kunkoski 12,318 27.24%
Write-in 681 1.51%
Total votes 45,214 100.00%
Republican hold

District 32

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The new 32nd district encompasses part of north Anne Arundel County, including Glen Burnie and Fort Meade. First-term Democratic incumbent Pamela Beidle, who was elected in 2018 with 66.4% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

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Maryland Matters identified the Democratic primary election in District 32 as a "race to watch".[19]

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Pamela Beidle (incumbent) 6,620 68.2
Democratic Sarah F. Lacey 3,090 31.8
Total votes 9,710 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 32nd Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Pamela Beidle (incumbent) 23,380 65.75%
Republican Kimberly Ann June 12,103 34.04%
Write-in 76 0.21%
Total votes 35,559 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 33

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The new 33rd district encompasses central Anne Arundel County, including Cape St. Claire, Severna Park, Odenton, and Crofton. Three-term Republican incumbent Edward R. Reilly, who was re-elected in 2018 with 53.5% of the vote, initially filed to run for re-election,[21] but announced on April 18, 2022, that he would not seek re-election to a fourth term.[17]

2022 Maryland's 33rd Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Dawn D. Gile 30,807 55.41%
Republican Sid Saab 24,730 44.48%
Write-in 60 0.11%
Total votes 55,597 100.00%
Democratic gain from Republican

District 34

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The new 34th district encompasses south Harford County, including Aberdeen, Edgewood, and Havre de Grace. Two-term incumbent Robert Cassilly, who was re-elected in 2018 with 50.1% of the vote, announced on April 28, 2021, that he would run for Harford County executive instead of seeking a third term.[18]

Maryland Matters identified both the Democratic and Republican primary elections in District 34 as a "race to watch".[19]

Republican primary

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Christian Miele 7,317 73.7
Republican Butch Tilley 2,616 26.3
Total votes 9,933 100.0

Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mary-Dulany James 6,598 65.6
Democratic Mary Ann Lisanti 3,453 34.4
Total votes 10,051 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 34th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mary-Dulany James 22,858 50.55%
Republican Christian Miele 22,267 49.24%
Write-in 98 0.22%
Total votes 45,223 100.00%
Democratic gain from Republican

District 35

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The new 35th district encompasses north Harford and Cecil counties, including Rising Sun, North East, and Castleton. First-term Republican incumbent Jason C. Gallion, who was elected in 2018 with 67.3% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Republican primary

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jason C. Gallion (incumbent) 8,334 49.4
Republican Michelle Christman 4,853 28.8
Republican Frank Esposito 3,685 21.8
Total votes 16,872 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 35th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jason C. Gallion (incumbent) 42,913 96.86%
Write-in 1,391 3.14%
Total votes 44,304 100.00%
Republican hold

District 36

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The new 36th district encompasses all of Kent and Queen Anne's counties, and parts of Cecil and Caroline counties, including Elkton. Two-term Republican incumbent Stephen S. Hershey Jr., who was re-elected in 2018 with 65.1% of the vote, ran for a third term.

Republican primary

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Stephen S. Hershey Jr. (incumbent) 8,119 65.5
Republican Rick Bowers 2,837 22.9
Republican Heather Lynette Sinclair 1,439 11.6
Total votes 12,395 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 36th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Stephen S. Hershey Jr. (incumbent) 36,806 96.28%
Write-in 1,424 3.72%
Total votes 38,230 100.00%
Republican hold

District 37

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The new 37th district encompasses all of Talbot and Dorchester counties, and parts of Caroline and Wicomico counties, including Cambridge, Easton, Federalsburg, and parts of Salisbury. Two-term Republican incumbent Adelaide C. Eckardt, who was re-elected in 2018 with 59.9% of the vote, ran for a third term.

Republican primary

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Maryland Matters identified the Republican primary election in District 37 as a "race to watch".[19]

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Johnny Mautz 10,128 74.1
Republican Adelaide C. Eckardt (incumbent) 3,535 25.9
Total votes 13,663 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 37th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Johnny Mautz 29,432 60.80%
Democratic Naomi Hyman 18,930 39.10%
Write-in 47 0.10%
Total votes 48,409 100.00%
Republican hold

District 38

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The new 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. First-term Republican incumbent Mary Beth Carozza, who was elected in 2018 with 52.6% of the vote, ran for a second term.

2022 Maryland's 38th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mary Beth Carozza (incumbent) 32,277 66.42%
Democratic Michele Gregory 16,273 33.49%
Write-in 45 0.09%
Total votes 48,595 100.00%
Republican hold

District 39

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The new 39th district includes Montgomery Village and parts of Germantown and Clarksburg. Three-term Democratic incumbent Nancy J. King, who was re-elected in 2018 with 79.3% of the vote, ran for a fourth term.

Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nancy J. King (incumbent) 8,662 81.1
Democratic Adam Alphaeus Cunningham 2,024 18.9
Total votes 10,686 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 39th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nancy J. King (incumbent) 25,188 86.18
Green Moshe Landman 3,582 12.26
Write-in 457 1.56
Total votes 29,227 100.00
Democratic hold

District 40

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The new 40th district encompasses communities in west Baltimore, including Morrell Park, Sandtown-Winchester, and Greenspring. First-term Democratic incumbent Antonio Hayes, who was elected in 2018 with 98.7% of the vote, ran for a second term.

2022 Maryland's 40th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Antonio Hayes (incumbent) 24,236 91.94%
Republican Christopher Anderson 2,058 7.81%
Write-in 66 0.25%
Total votes 26,360 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 41

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The new 41st district encompasses communities in west Baltimore, including Wyndhurst, Yale Heights, and Edmondson. First-term Democratic incumbent Jill P. Carter, who was elected in 2018 with 98.2% of the vote, ran for a second term, unopposed.

2022 Maryland's 41st Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jill P. Carter (incumbent) 29,882 98.20%
Write-in 547 1.80%
Total votes 30,429 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 42

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The new 42nd district encompasses north Baltimore County, including Timonium, Parkton, and Hereford. First-term Republican incumbent Chris West, who was elected in 2018 with 51.0% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Republican primary

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Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Chris West (incumbent) 7,319 63.4
Republican Jimmy Mathis 2,296 19.9
Republican Zach Tomlin 1,932 16.7
Total votes 11,547 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 42nd Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Chris West (incumbent) 37,944 95.51%
Write-in 1,785 4.49%
Total votes 39,729 100.00%
Republican hold

District 43

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The new 43rd district encompasses parts of central Baltimore County and Baltimore, including Towson, Waverly, and Cameron Village. First-term Democratic incumbent Mary L. Washington, who was elected in 2018 with 98.8% of the vote,ran for a second term.

2022 Maryland's 43rd Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mary L. Washington (incumbent) 32,333 90.31%
Libertarian Robert Gemmill II 3,339 9.33%
Write-in 129 0.36%
Total votes 35,801 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 44

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The new 44th district encompasses parts of southwest Baltimore County surrounding Baltimore, including Woodlawn, Catonsville, and Landsowne. Democratic incumbent Charles E. Sydnor III ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on January 8, 2020, following the resignation of Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, who was re-elected in 2018 with 84.5% of the vote.

Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Charles E. Sydnor III (incumbent) 12,938 82.6
Democratic Ilyas Chohan 2,718 17.4
Total votes 15,656 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 44th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Charles E. Sydnor III (incumbent) 30,699 97.48%
Write-in 792 2.52%
Total votes 31,491 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 45

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The new 45th district encompasses neighborhoods in central and east Baltimore, including Broadway East, Frankford, and Armistead Gardens. First-term Democratic incumbent Cory V. McCray, who was elected in 2018 with 98.8% of the vote, ran for a second term, unopposed.

2022 Maryland's 45th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Cory V. McCray (incumbent) 24,903 98.80%
Write-in 302 1.20%
Total votes 25,205 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 46

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The new 46th district encompasses neighborhoods in central and south Baltimore, including the Inner Harbor, Bayview, and Curtis Bay. Three-term Democratic incumbent and President of the Maryland Senate Bill Ferguson, who was re-elected in 2018 with 78.2% of the vote, ran for a fourth term.

2022 Maryland's 46th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bill Ferguson (incumbent) 24,977 84.63%
Republican Emmanuel Digman 4,486 15.20%
Write-in 50 0.17%
Total votes 29,513 100.00%
Democratic hold

District 47

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The new 47th district encompasses parts of Prince George's County, including Chillum, Cheverly, and Landover. First-term Democratic incumbent Malcolm Augustine, who was elected in 2018 with 93.0% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

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Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Malcolm Augustine (incumbent) 7,452 78.4
Democratic Rocio Treminio-Lopez 2,055 21.6
Total votes 9,507 100.0

General election

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2022 Maryland's 47th Senate district election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Malcolm Augustine (incumbent) 16,416 98.78
Write-in 202 1.22
Total votes 16,618 100.00
Democratic hold

Notes

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  1. ^ Corderman was appointed on September 1, 2020, to succeed Republican Andrew A. Serafini, who resigned on August 1, 2020.[7]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Running unopposed in the general election.
  3. ^ Hettleman was appointed on January 3, 2020, to succeed Democrat Robert Zirkin, who resigned on January 1, 2020.[8]
  4. ^ Watson was appointed on August 31, 2021, to succeed Democrat Douglas J. J. Peters, who resigned on July 31, 2021, after he was appointed to the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.[9]
  5. ^ Jackson was appointed on January 13, 2021, to succeed Democrat Thomas V. Miller Jr., who resigned on December 23, 2020.[10]
  6. ^ Sydnor was appointed on January 8, 2020, to succeed Democrat Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, who resigned on December 1, 2019.[11]

See also

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References

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  2. ^ Kurtz, Josh (November 19, 2022). "Dems take two more Senate seats, win Frederick County exec race". Maryland Matters. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  3. ^ Weisbrod, Katelyn (November 10, 2022). "Four States Just Got a 'Trifecta' of Democratic Control, Paving the Way for Climate and Clean Energy Legislation". Inside Climate News. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  4. ^ Kilgore, Ed (May 3, 2022). "2022 Midterms: A Guide to the Races Worth Watching". New York. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
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  7. ^ "Maryland State Sen. Andrew Serafini Resigns From Office". WJZ-TV. July 30, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
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  9. ^ Wood, Pamela (July 2, 2021). "Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan names 4 to board overseeing state universities". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
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  11. ^ "Maryland governor appoints 2 to Maryland General Assembly". AP NEWS. Associated Press. December 30, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
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  13. ^ a b DePuyt, Bruce (December 13, 2021). "Finance Committee Chair Delores Kelley Won't Seek Re-Election in 2022". Maryland Matters. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  14. ^ a b Ford, William J. (April 6, 2022). "Maryland House of Delegates OKs $400M Economic Development Plan". The Washington Informer. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  15. ^ a b Gaines, Danielle E.; Leckrone, Bennett (July 14, 2021). "Md. Sen. George C. Edwards says he won't seek reelection in 2022". WTOP-FM. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  16. ^ a b Gaines, Danielle E. (May 17, 2021). "Maryland state senator announces bid for Frederick County executive". WTOP-FM.
  17. ^ a b DePuyt, Bruce (April 18, 2022). "Reilly Abandons State Senate Re-Election Bid, Clears Field for Del. Saab". Maryland Matters. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
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  20. ^ Bohnel, Steve (August 23, 2022). "Republican primary winner turns down nomination for state Senate District 19 seat". Bethesda Magazine. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  21. ^ Romano, Ada (June 9, 2021). "New Republican candidate to run for delegate; Sen. Ed Reilly files for reelection". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 13, 2022.