Howard County, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 13

One candidate is tracked for Maryland Senate District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Guy Guzzone. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Guy Guzzone (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 13; Guy Guzzone 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, Guy Guzzone, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Maryland › Howard County › Maryland Senate District 13

Guy Guzzone

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Support the county's top ranked school system
Secure resources for first responders
Advance environmental protection and land preservation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Guzzone has served Howard County in elected office for more than 20 years, beginning on the county council in 1998, and chairs the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, per the campaign site. He previously worked as state director of the Sierra Club and served on the Chesapeake Bay Trust board, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland Senate District 13 in 2026?

When is the Maryland Senate District 13 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 Howard County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Howard County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Maryland House of Delegates District 9B Maryland House of Delegates District 12A Maryland House of Delegates District 13 See all 19 Howard County races

Candidate profiles

Guy Guzzone, full profile Official Maryland election office