Katie Fry Hester
Democratic · Maryland · 2026 · IncumbentTop priorities
- Strengthen the state's economic competitiveness
- Ensure every child gets a world class education
- Protect the environment while supporting economic growth
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Katie Fry Hester is a Maryland state senator serving her first term since 2019, per the campaign site. She spent 20 years in international development, creating public-private strategies for sustainable development and advising companies on stakeholder engagement, per the campaign site. She chairs the Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, IT, and Biotechnology, per the campaign site.
See your full ballot
Voting info and more
Voting info and more
How we source this
Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 29, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.
Verify with the official filingSee everything on your ballotMaryland 2026 ballotThe Ballot Brief home