The 2022 Maryland Senate election were held on November 8, 2022, to elect senators in all 47 districts of the

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. Members were elected in single-member constituencies to four-year terms. These elections were held concurrently with various federal and state elections, including for

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. The Democratic and Republican primaries were held on July 19, 2022. Democrats gained two seats, increasing their supermajority to 34 out of 47 seats. Simultaneously with gains in the state house and Wes Moore's win in the gubernatorial race, Democrats won a

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in the state for the first time since 2010.

Background

The Democratic Party had held majority control of the Senate since the beginning of the 20th century. The closest that the Republican Party had come to gaining control since then was in 1918, when Democrats held a thin 14 to 13 majority. Although Republicans had controlled the

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since 2015, Democrats maintained a

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-proof supermajority of three-fifths in the 2014 and

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elections. In the 2022 elections, Governor

Larry Hogan Lawrence Joseph Hogan Jr. (born May 25, 1956) is an American politician who served as the 62nd governor of Maryland from 2015 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party and son of three-term U.S. representative Lawrence Hogan, he served as co-ch ...

was

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and Democrats assembled a large field of candidates to reclaim the office. The party retained their majority in the

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and successfully retook the governor's office, and re-established a

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Predictions

Overview

Summary by district

Closest races

Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:

Retiring incumbents

Democrats

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: Ronald N. Young retired. #

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: Delores G. Kelley retired. #

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retired.

Republicans

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retired. #

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: Michael Hough retired to run for Frederick County executive. # District 33: Edward R. Reilly retired. #

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: Robert Cassilly retired to run for Harford County executive.

Incumbents defeated

In primary elections

Republicans

# District 37: Adelaide Eckardt lost renomination to

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Detailed results

District 1

The new 1st district encompasses all of

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and Allegany counties and west Washington County. Four-term Republican incumbent

, who was re-elected in 2018 with 98.3% of the vote, announced on July 14, 2021, that he would not run for re-election to a fifth term.

Republican primary

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'' identified the Republican primary election in District 1 as a "race to watch".

General election

District 2

The new 2nd district encompasses east Washington County, including

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, and north Frederick County. Republican incumbent

Paul D. Corderman Paul D. Corderman (born September 1, 1977) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Republican Party (United States), Republican Party. He is a member of the Maryland Senate from District 2, which covers parts of Washington Cou ...

ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on September 1, 2020, following the resignation of

Andrew A. Serafini Andrew A. Serafini (born March 9, 1962) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Republican Party. He was a member of the Maryland Senate from District 2, which covers parts of Washington County, from February 2015 to August ...

, who was re-elected in 2018 with 71.7% of the vote.

District 3

The new 3rd district encompasses the city of

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. Three-term Democratic incumbent Ronald N. Young, who was re-elected in 2018 with 58.5% of the vote, announced on November 8, 2021, that he would not run for re-election to a fourth term.

Democratic primary

'' identified the Democratic primary election in District 3 as a "race to watch".

General election

District 4

The new 4th district encompasses most of Frederick County. Two-term Republican incumbent Michael Hough, who was re-elected in 2018 with 59.1% of the vote, announced on May 17, 2021, that he would run for Frederick County executive instead of seeking a third term.

Republican primary

General election

District 5

The new 5th district encompasses most of Carroll County, including Eldersburg and

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. Two-term Republican incumbent

Justin Ready Justin D. Ready ( ; born April 15, 1982) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maryland Senate since 2015, representing Maryland Legislative District 5, District 5 in Carroll County, Maryland, Carroll County. He previously r ...

, who was re-elected in 2018 with 71.5% of the vote, ran for a third term, unopposed.

District 6

The new 6th district encompasses southeast

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, including

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, and Edgemere. Two-term Republican incumbent

Johnny Ray Salling Johnny Ray Salling (born October 31, 1961) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maryland Senate representing the Maryland Legislative District 6, 6th district since 2015. A member of the Republican Party (United States), Re ...

, who was re-elected in 2018 with 55.3% of the vote, ran for a third term.

Republican primary

Democratic primary

General election

District 7

The new 7th district runs along the border of

Baltimore Baltimore is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. With a population of 585,708 at the 2020 census and estimated at 568,271 in 2024, it is the 30th-most populous U.S. city. The Baltimore metropolitan area is the 20th-large ...

and Harford counties. Three-term Republican incumbent

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, who was re-elected in 2018 with 66.9% of the vote, ran for a fourth term, unopposed.

District 8

The new 8th district consists of part of

, including Perry Hall and Parkville. Five-term Democratic incumbent

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, who was re-elected in 2018 with 51.1% of the vote, ran for a sixth term.

Democratic primary

General election

District 9

The new 9th district encompasses north Howard county, including

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and Clarksville, and

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. First-term Democratic incumbent Katie Fry Hester, who was elected in 2018 with 50.8% of the vote, ran for a second term.

District 10

The new 10th district encompasses east

, including

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and

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. Seven-term Democratic incumbent Delores G. Kelley, who was re-elected in 2018 with 80.3% of the vote, announced on December 13, 2021, that she would not run for re-election to an eighth term.

Democratic primary

'' identified the Democratic primary election in District 10 as a "race to watch".

General election

District 11

The new 11th district encompasses central

, including

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, and

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. Democratic incumbent Shelly L. Hettleman ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on February 3, 2020, following the resignation of Robert Zirkin, who was re-elected in 2018 with 96.9% of the vote.

District 12

The new 12th district encompasses parts of

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and Anne Arundel counties, including Columbia, Brooklyn Park, and part of

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. First-term Democratic incumbent Clarence Lam, who was elected in 2018 with 66.1% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Republican primary

General election

District 13

The new 13th district encompasses south Howard County. Two-term Democratic incumbent

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, who was re-elected in 2018 with 97.4% of the vote, ran for a third term, unopposed.

District 14

The new 14th district runs along the border of Howard and Montgomery counties, including Olney. First-term Democratic incumbent

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, who was elected in 2018 with 72.6% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

General election

District 15

The new 15th district encompasses east

, including North Potomac and parts of Germantown. Two-term Democratic incumbent Brian Feldman, who was re-elected in 2018 with 72.0% of the vote, ran for a third term.

District 16

The new 16th district consists of south

, including Potomac and parts of Bethesda. Two-term Democratic incumbent

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, who was re-elected in 2018 with 80.1% of the vote, ran for a third term, unopposed.

District 17

The new 17th district consists of Rockville and

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. Two-term Democratic incumbent Cheryl Kagan, who was re-elected in 2018 with 79.0% of the vote, ran for a third term.

District 18

The new 18th district consists of Bethesda,

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, Wheaton, and

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. First-term Democratic incumbent

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, who was elected in 2018 with 97.6% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

'' identified the Democratic primary election in District 18 as a "race to watch".

General election

District 19

The new 19th district includes Aspen Hill, Leisure World, and Redland. First-term Democratic incumbent

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, who was elected in 2018 with 88.0% of the vote, ran for a second term. Raul Ayala won the Republican primary, but declined the nomination. The Montgomery County Republican Central Committee consequently nominated Anita Cox to run against Kramer in the general election.

Republican primary

General election

District 20

The new 20th district includes Silver Spring,

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, and

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. First-term Democratic incumbent William C. Smith Jr., who was elected in 2018 with 90.8% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

General election

District 21

The new 21st district includes parts of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, including College Park,

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, and Beltsville. Four-term Democratic incumbent James Rosapepe, who was re-elected in 2018 with 77.5% of the vote, ran for a fifth term.

District 22

The new 22nd district consists of Hyattsville,

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, and Riverdale Park. Seven-term Democratic incumbent Paul G. Pinsky, who was re-elected in 2018 with 92.4% of the vote, ran for an eighth term.

Democratic primary

General election

District 23

The new 23rd district runs along the border of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, including Upper Marlboro, Bowie, and South Laurel. Democratic incumbent Ron Watson ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on August 31, 2021, following the resignation of Douglas J. J. Peters, who was re-elected in 2018 with 98.6% of the vote.

Democratic primary

'' identified the Democratic primary election in District 23 as a "race to watch".

General election

District 24

The new 24th district consists of Seat Pleasant, Springdale, and Lake Arbor. Three-term Democratic incumbent

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, who was re-elected in 2018 with 99.2% of the vote, ran for a fourth term, unopposed.

District 25

The new 25th district consists of Forestville,

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, and

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. First-term Democratic incumbent Melony G. Griffith, who was elected in 2018 with 99.4% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

General election

District 26

The new 26th district consists of Friendly, Oxon Hill, and Fort Washington. First-term Democratic incumbent

, who was elected in 2018 with 92.5% of the vote, announced on April 6, 2022, that he would not seek re-election to a second term.

Democratic primary

General election

District 27

The new 27th district consists of parts of Calvert,

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, and Prince George's counties, including Chesapeake Beach and Waldorf. Democratic incumbent

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ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on January 13, 2021, following the resignation of former

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, who was re-elected in 2018 with 66.0% of the vote.

Democratic primary

Republican primary

General election

District 28

The new 28th district encompasses most of

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. First-term Democratic incumbent Arthur Ellis, who was elected in 2018 with 66.2% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

'' identified the Democratic primary election in District 28 as a "race to watch".

General election

District 29

The new 29th district encompasses all of St. Mary's County and south

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. First-term Republican incumbent Jack Bailey, who was elected in 2018 with 60.2% of the vote, ran for a second term, unopposed.

District 30

The new 30th district encompasses south

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, including the state capital,

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. First-term Democratic incumbent

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, who was elected in 2018 with 53.8% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Republican primary

General election

District 31

The new 31st district encompasses north Anne Arundel County, including

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, and Gambrills. Four-term Republican incumbent

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, who was re-elected in 2018 with 61.0% of the vote, ran for a fifth term.

District 32

The new 32nd district encompasses part of north

, including

and

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. First-term Democratic incumbent Pamela Beidle, who was elected in 2018 with 66.4% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

'' identified the Democratic primary election in District 32 as a "race to watch".

General election

District 33

The new 33rd district encompasses central

, including Cape St. Claire, Severna Park, Odenton, and Crofton. Three-term Republican incumbent Edward R. Reilly, who was re-elected in 2018 with 53.5% of the vote, initially filed to run for re-election, but announced on April 18, 2022, that he would not seek re-election to a fourth term.

District 34

The new 34th district encompasses south

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, including

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, Edgewood, and Havre de Grace. Two-term incumbent Robert Cassilly, who was re-elected in 2018 with 50.1% of the vote, announced on April 28, 2021, that he would run for Harford County executive instead of seeking a third term. ''

'' identified both the Democratic and Republican primary elections in District 34 as a "race to watch".

Republican primary

Democratic primary

General election

District 35

The new 35th district encompasses north Harford and Cecil counties, including Rising Sun,

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, and Castleton. First-term Republican incumbent Jason C. Gallion, who was elected in 2018 with 67.3% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Republican primary

General election

District 36

The new 36th district encompasses all of

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and

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counties, and parts of

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and Caroline counties, including Elkton. Two-term Republican incumbent Stephen S. Hershey Jr., who was re-elected in 2018 with 65.1% of the vote, ran for a third term.

Republican primary

General election

District 37

The new 37th district encompasses all of Talbot and Dorchester counties, and parts of Caroline and Wicomico counties, including

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, Easton, Federalsburg, and parts of

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. Two-term Republican incumbent Adelaide C. Eckardt, who was re-elected in 2018 with 59.9% of the vote, ran for a third term.

Republican primary

'' identified the Republican primary election in District 37 as a "race to watch".

General election

District 38

The new 38th district encompasses all of Worcester and Somerset counties, and part of Wicomico County, including Ocean City, Pocomoke City,

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, and part of

. First-term Republican incumbent Mary Beth Carozza, who was elected in 2018 with 52.6% of the vote, ran for a second term.

District 39

The new 39th district includes

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and parts of Germantown and Clarksburg. Three-term Democratic incumbent Nancy J. King, who was re-elected in 2018 with 79.3% of the vote, ran for a fourth term.

Democratic primary

General election

District 40

The new 40th district encompasses communities in west

, including Morrell Park, Sandtown-Winchester, and Greenspring. First-term Democratic incumbent Antonio Hayes, who was elected in 2018 with 98.7% of the vote, ran for a second term.

District 41

The new 41st district encompasses communities in west

, including Wyndhurst, Yale Heights, and Edmondson. First-term Democratic incumbent Jill P. Carter, who was elected in 2018 with 98.2% of the vote, ran for a second term, unopposed.

District 42

The new 42nd district encompasses north

, including Timonium, Parkton, and

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. First-term Republican incumbent

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, who was elected in 2018 with 51.0% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Republican primary

General election

District 43

The new 43rd district encompasses parts of central

and

, including

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, Waverly, and Cameron Village. First-term Democratic incumbent Mary L. Washington, who was elected in 2018 with 98.8% of the vote,ran for a second term.

District 44

The new 44th district encompasses parts of southwest

surrounding

, including Woodlawn,

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, and Landsowne. Democratic incumbent Charles E. Sydnor III ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on January 8, 2020, following the resignation of

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, who was re-elected in 2018 with 84.5% of the vote.

Democratic primary

General election

District 45

The new 45th district encompasses neighborhoods in central and east

, including Broadway East, Frankford, and

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. First-term Democratic incumbent

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, who was elected in 2018 with 98.8% of the vote, ran for a second term, unopposed.

District 46

The new 46th district encompasses neighborhoods in central and south

, including the

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, Bayview, and Curtis Bay. Three-term Democratic incumbent and

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Bill Ferguson, who was re-elected in 2018 with 78.2% of the vote, ran for a fourth term.

District 47

The new 47th district encompasses parts of

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, including Chillum,

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, and Landover. First-term Democratic incumbent Malcolm Augustine, who was elected in 2018 with 93.0% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary

General election

Notes

References

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