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Maryland State Senate District 3 General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 18, 2026
Current holder:Johnny Ray Salling(Republican)

The Maryland State Senate District 3 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one state senator representing the district in the Maryland Senate. This seat is currently held by a Republican incumbent, and the race is expected to be competitive in the 2026 cycle.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 3 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one state senator representing the district in the Maryland Senate. This seat is currently held by a Republican incumbent, and the race is expected to be competitive in the 2026 cycle.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 18, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 24, 2026
Early Voting Ends
October 31, 2026

How to Vote

Maryland voters can register online, by mail, or in person at their local board of elections office. Registration must be completed by October 18, 2026. On Election Day, voters must present a valid ID if voting for the first time in Maryland or if their registration is incomplete; otherwise, ID is not required for most voters. Early voting is available from October 24 to October 31, 2026, at designated centers across the state.

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Incumbent
Republican

Johnny Ray Salling

Maryland State Senator, District 3

Biography

Johnny Ray Salling is the incumbent Republican senator for District 3, first elected in 2014. A former Baltimore County police officer and small business owner, he is running for re-election to continue his work on public safety, job creation, and reducing state taxes.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Charles E. Sydnor III

Maryland State Senator, District 3

Biography

Charles E. Sydnor III is a Democratic candidate and current member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 44B. A civil rights attorney and former NAACP legal counsel, he is running to bring progressive reform to the Senate, focusing on voting rights, education equity, and criminal justice reform.

Campaign Website

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