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Baltimore city, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 46

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Ferguson and Emmanuel Digman. Candidate information follows official Baltimore City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Bill Ferguson (Democratic), Emmanuel Digman (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 46; Bill Ferguson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Not on the November ballot: Bill Ferguson, 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Bill Ferguson, is on the ballot.

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Bill Ferguson

Bill Ferguson

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Sponsored the 21st Century School Buildings Act investing in Baltimore City school construction
  • Focus on building a modern state economy and revitalizing communities
  • Supports Maryland's historically Black colleges and universities through increased investment

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ferguson taught government and history at a Baltimore high school through Teach for America and later served as a community liaison for the mayor's office and special assistant to the CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools before entering politics, and he has served as president of the Maryland Senate since 2020, per the campaign site.

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Emmanuel Digman

Republican

Top priorities
  • Public safety
  • Cost of living, including tax and fee relief
  • School accountability and transparency

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Emmanuel Digman is the Republican candidate for Maryland Senate District 46, representing South Baltimore, per his campaign site. He is a military veteran and retired civil servant from Curtis Bay who holds a master's degree in Strategic Intelligence and degrees in Computer Science, Mechanical Science and Engineering, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland Senate District 46 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Ferguson and Emmanuel Digman. Candidate information follows official Baltimore City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland Senate District 46 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.

How do I see my exact Baltimore city ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Baltimore city and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Maryland House of Delegates District 41Maryland House of Delegates District 43AMaryland House of Delegates District 45See all 17 Baltimore city races
Candidate profiles
Bill Ferguson, full profileEmmanuel Digman, full profileOfficial Maryland election office