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Maryland State Senate District 5 General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 18, 2026
Current holder:Benjamin F. Brooks Jr.(Democratic)

The Maryland State Senate District 5 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a state senator representing District 5 in Charles County. This district includes portions of Waldorf, La Plata, and surrounding areas. The seat is currently held by a Democrat, and the race is expected to be competitive in the 2026 cycle.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 5 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a state senator representing District 5 in Charles County. This district includes portions of Waldorf, La Plata, and surrounding areas. The seat is currently held by a Democrat, 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 28, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 3, 2026

How to Vote

Maryland residents can register to vote online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at local election offices. Voters must present a valid ID if registering for the first time or if their registration is incomplete. Early voting is available from October 28 to November 3, 2026, and registered voters can cast ballots at any early voting center in their county.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Benjamin F. Brooks Jr.

Maryland State Senator, District 5

Biography

Benjamin F. Brooks Jr. is the incumbent Maryland State Senator for District 5, first elected in 2022. A former educator and community advocate, he has focused on education funding, public safety, and economic development in Charles County. He is seeking re-election to continue his work on reducing childhood poverty and expanding broadband access.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Rebecca J. Smith

Maryland State Senator, District 5

Biography

Rebecca J. Smith is a small business owner and former Charles County Planning Commission member running to unseat the incumbent Democrat. She emphasizes tax reform, job creation, and parental rights in education as key pillars of her campaign. Smith has been active in local Republican politics and aims to bring a business-oriented approach to state governance.

Campaign Website

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