2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brent Mulrooney and Nicholaus Kipke. Candidate information follows official Anne Arundel County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brent Mulrooney (Democratic), Nicholaus Kipke (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 31. Not on the November ballot: Bryan W. Simonaire, the sitting member per the roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary; unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Mulrooney serves as a Cyber Warfare Operator in the Air Force Reserve and says he has dedicated his career to strengthening national security and supporting servicemembers, per the campaign site.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Nicholaus Kipke has served in the Maryland House of Delegates for District 31 since 2007, worked as a restaurant manager before his legislative career, and currently serves as a manufacturer representative for REPS & Associates, per Maryland General Assembly official member page. Kipke served as House Minority Leader from 2013 to 2021 and sits on the Health Committee, and is the Republican nominee for Maryland Senate District 31, per Maryland General Assembly official member page.
Who is running for Maryland Senate District 31 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brent Mulrooney and Nicholaus Kipke. Candidate information follows official Anne Arundel County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Maryland Senate District 31 election in Maryland?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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