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Maryland State Senate District 6 Democratic Primary

Election Date:June 23, 2026Register by:June 7, 2026
Current holder:William C. Smith Jr.(Democratic)

The Maryland State Senate District 6 Democratic Primary is an election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 6, which includes parts of Montgomery County. The winner will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to serve a four-year term in the state legislature.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 6 Democratic Primary is an election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 6, which includes parts of Montgomery County. The winner will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to serve a four-year term in the state legislature.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 23, 2026
Registration Deadline
June 7, 2026
Early Voting Starts
June 11, 2026
Early Voting Ends
June 18, 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 designated locations. Early voting is available from June 11 to June 18, 2026, and election day voting occurs on June 23, 2026, at assigned polling places; voters must present a valid ID such as a Maryland driver's license, state ID, or other approved identification.

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Incumbent
Democratic

William C. Smith Jr.

Maryland State Senator, District 6

Biography

William C. Smith Jr. is the incumbent senator seeking re-election, having served since 2016. He is an attorney and former Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, running on a record of supporting education funding, public safety, and affordable housing initiatives.

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Democratic

Lorena Duarte

Maryland State Senator, District 6

Biography

Lorena Duarte is a community organizer and small business owner challenging the incumbent, advocating for progressive policies including healthcare access, climate action, and criminal justice reform. She has worked with local nonprofits and neighborhood associations to increase civic engagement in District 6.

Campaign Website

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