Montgomery County, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 20

One candidate is tracked for Maryland Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Will Smith. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Will Smith (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 20; Will Smith 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, Will Smith, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Will Smith

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports equity in education and defending voting rights
Backs gun safety legislation
Prioritizes economic opportunity and reproductive rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Smith is a Navy Reserve officer and attorney focused on national security and employment discrimination law, per the campaign site. He grew up in Silver Spring, is a first-generation college graduate with degrees from William and Mary and Johns Hopkins University, and previously worked as an AmeriCorps community engagement leader and an ACLU legislative assistant, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland Senate District 20 in 2026?

When is the Maryland Senate District 20 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Will Smith, full profile Official Maryland election office