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Maryland State Senate District 8 General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 13, 2026
Current holder:Johnny Ray Salling(Republican)

The Maryland State Senate District 8 General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the state senator representing District 8, which includes parts of Baltimore County and Harford County. The seat is currently held by a Republican incumbent, and the race is expected to be competitive, with major parties fielding candidates to influence legislative control in Annapolis.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 8 General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the state senator representing District 8, which includes parts of Baltimore County and Harford County. The seat is currently held by a Republican incumbent, and the race is expected to be competitive, with major parties fielding candidates to influence legislative control in Annapolis.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Maryland residents can register to vote online via the Maryland Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at local board of elections offices. Early voting runs from October 26 to November 2, 2026, with election day voting on November 3 at assigned polling places; 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 registration details have changed.

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Incumbent
Republican

Johnny Ray Salling

State Senator, Maryland State Senate District 8

Biography

Johnny Ray Salling is the incumbent Republican senator for District 8, first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022. A former Baltimore County police officer and small business owner, he is running for re-election to continue advocating for public safety, job growth, and lower taxes in northeastern Maryland.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Todd Turner

State Senator, Maryland State Senate District 8

Biography

Todd Turner is a Democratic candidate and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 22 from 2015 to 2023. A lifelong resident of Prince George’s County and education advocate, he is running to bring experience in workforce development, education reform, and healthcare access to Senatorial District 8.

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