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Maryland State Senate District 8 Democratic Primary

Election Date:June 23, 2026Register by:June 3, 2026
Current holder:Incumbent Senator Nancy J. King(Democratic)

The Maryland State Senate District 8 Democratic Primary is a party election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 8. The winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election on November 3, 2026, with the opportunity to serve a four-year term in the state legislature.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 8 Democratic Primary is a party election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 8. The winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election on November 3, 2026, with the opportunity to serve a four-year term in the state legislature.

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Important Dates

Election Date
June 23, 2026
Registration Deadline
June 3, 2026
Early Voting Starts
June 11, 2026
Early Voting Ends
June 19, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Maryland's 2026 primary, voters must be registered by June 3, 2026, either online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at a local board office. On election day, June 23, 2026, voters can cast their ballot at their assigned polling place from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, or during early voting from June 11 to June 19, 2026, at designated early voting centers; voters must present a valid ID such as a Maryland driver's license, state ID, or passport if voting for the first time or if their registration is incomplete.

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Incumbent Senator Nancy J. King

Maryland State Senate District 8

Biography

Nancy J. King has served as the State Senator for District 8 since 2007 and currently holds the position of Senate President Pro Tempore; a longtime educator and public servant, she is seeking re-election to continue her work on legislative leadership, criminal justice reform, and economic development initiatives in the district.

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Democratic

Catherine E. Washington

Maryland State Senate District 8

Biography

Catherine E. Washington is a community advocate and former Prince George's County councilmember with over 15 years of experience in public service, focusing on education reform, affordable housing, and healthcare access; she is running to bring progressive leadership to Annapolis and address systemic inequities in District 8.

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