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Baltimore County, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 43

One candidate is tracked for Maryland Senate District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Washington. Candidate information follows official Baltimore County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Mary Washington (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 43; Mary Washington is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's 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, Mary Washington, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Mary Washington

Mary Washington

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Support environmental protection and lead-safety initiatives
  • Back support for pregnant and parenting students
  • Provide constituent resources for cash assistance, housing and health care guidance

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Washington serves as Maryland's state senator for District 43 and has focused legislative work on reentry support for formerly incarcerated women and mental health workforce expansion, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland Senate District 43 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Maryland Senate District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Washington. Candidate information follows official Baltimore County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland Senate District 43 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 County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Baltimore County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Mary Washington, full profileOfficial Maryland election office