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Maryland State Senate District 1 Democratic Primary

Election Date:June 23, 2026Register by:June 2, 2026

The Maryland State Senate District 1 Democratic Primary is a primary election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate representing District 1. The winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election to serve a four-year term in the state senate, representing parts of Allegany and Garrett counties in western Maryland.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 1 Democratic Primary is a primary election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate representing District 1. The winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election to serve a four-year term in the state senate, representing parts of Allegany and Garrett counties in western Maryland.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 23, 2026
Registration Deadline
June 2, 2026
Early Voting Starts
June 6, 2026
Early Voting Ends
June 19, 2026

How to Vote

Maryland voters can register online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at designated locations. Voters may cast their ballot in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from June 6 to June 19, 2026, or by requesting an absentee ballot to vote by mail. All voters must present a valid form of identification, such as a Maryland driver's license, state ID, or other approved ID, when voting in person.

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Mike McKay

Maryland State Senate District 1

Biography

Mike McKay is a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates, having served District 1B from 2015 to 2023. He is a small business owner and advocate for rural economic development, running to bring his legislative experience to the State Senate to support job creation, infrastructure improvements, and broadband expansion in Western Maryland.

Campaign Website
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Wendell Beitzel

Maryland State Senate District 1

Biography

Wendell Beitzel is a Garrett County farmer and former county commissioner who has dedicated his career to agricultural policy and rural land conservation. He is running for the State Senate to strengthen support for family farms, expand access to healthcare in remote areas, and ensure that Western Maryland communities have a strong voice in Annapolis.

Campaign Website

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