Prince George's County, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 47

One candidate is tracked for Maryland Senate District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Malcolm Augustine. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Malcolm Augustine (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 47; Malcolm Augustine is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Not on the November ballot: Malcolm Augustine, the sitting member per the 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, Malcolm Augustine, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Malcolm Augustine

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Expanding Medicaid dental coverage and improving mental health access for youth
Reducing plastic waste through environmental policy
Advancing transportation policy initiatives

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Malcolm Augustine is a Maryland state senator who has represented District 47 in Prince George's County since 2019 and serves as President Pro Tempore of the Maryland Senate, per the campaign site. A Harvard University graduate with a degree in government, he previously served on the WMATA Board of Directors and chaired the Prince George's County Cable Commission, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland Senate District 47 in 2026?

When is the Maryland Senate District 47 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.

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Candidate roster from official Prince George's County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Malcolm Augustine, full profile Official Maryland election office