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Harford County, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 34

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary-Dulany James and Raj Goel. Candidate information follows official Harford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Mary-Dulany James (Democratic), Raj Goel (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 34; Mary-Dulany James 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-Dulany James, is on the ballot.

Maryland › Harford County › Maryland Senate District 34

Mary-Dulany James

Mary-Dulany James

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

  • job growth and support for small businesses
  • infrastructure funding for roads and bridges
  • funding for public schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mary-Dulany James is a fifth-generation farm owner and attorney from Havre de Grace running for Maryland Senate District 34, per the campaign site. She previously served as a Maryland delegate representing Harford County, per the campaign site. She attended the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland School of Law, and established her own law practice in Harford County after working at law firms in Baltimore, per the campaign site. She serves as a board member and treasurer of the Community Foundation of Harford County, per the campaign site.

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Raj Goel

Republican

Top priorities

  • classroom environments and education benchmarks
  • small-business support and attracting investment to underserved neighborhoods
  • electricity costs and the impact of data centers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Raj Goel is a Harford County resident running for Maryland Senate District 34, per the campaign site. He says he stepped away from a previous career three years ago to focus on public service and has worked with Harford County government to create opportunities for students in underserved neighborhoods, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland Senate District 34 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary-Dulany James and Raj Goel. Candidate information follows official Harford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland Senate District 34 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 Harford County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Harford County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Mary-Dulany James, full profileRaj Goel, full profileOfficial Maryland election office