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Washington County, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 2

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eric Martin Van Buren and Paul D. Corderman. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Eric Martin Van Buren (Democratic), Paul D. Corderman (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 2; Paul D. Corderman 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, Paul D. Corderman, is on the ballot.

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Eric Martin Van Buren

Democratic

Biography

Eric Martin Van Buren is the Democratic candidate for Maryland Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was listed on the State Board of Elections' candidate filing as of September 8, 2026.

Paul D. Corderman

Paul D. Corderman

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Support safe neighborhoods and strong schools
  • Encourage regional growth and development
  • Promote fiscal responsibility and accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Corderman is a small business owner in Hagerstown who previously served on the Hagerstown City Council and in the House of Delegates, per the campaign site. He is a lifelong Hagerstown resident and graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland Senate District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eric Martin Van Buren and Paul D. Corderman. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland Senate District 2 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 Washington County ballot?

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Maryland House of Delegates District 2AMaryland House of Delegates District 2BMaryland Senate District 1See all 5 Washington County races
Candidate profiles
Eric Martin Van Buren, full profilePaul D. Corderman, full profileOfficial Maryland election office