Jim Rosapepe
Democratic Incumbent
Biography
Jim Rosapepe is the Democratic candidate for Maryland Senate District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Prince George's County, Maryland
Maryland Senate District 21
Prince George's County, Maryland
Maryland Senate District 21
2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jim Rosapepe and Lee Havis. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Jim Rosapepe (Democratic), Lee Havis (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 21; Jim Rosapepe 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, Jim Rosapepe, is on the ballot.