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Malcolm P. Ruff

Democratic · Maryland · 2026

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Maryland Senate District 41Maryland · 2026

Top priorities

  • Sponsored the Nykalyn Strawder Memorial Act protecting juveniles in death cases and created a $1 million reentry grant fund for returning citizens
  • Directed more than $12 million to District 41 for workforce development, parks and market redevelopment
  • Co-sponsored legislation preventing utilities from charging ratepayers for executive bonuses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Malcolm P. Ruff has served as a Maryland Delegate for District 41 in Baltimore City since July 2023 and works as a trial attorney at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy; he previously served as an Assistant State's Attorney in Baltimore County and Baltimore City, per Maryland General Assembly official member page. Ruff holds a B.A. from Duke University and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law, chairs the House Appropriations Committee's Capital Budget Subcommittee, and is the Democratic nominee for Maryland Senate District 41, per Maryland General Assembly official member page.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 25, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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