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Maryland State Senate District 9 Democratic Primary

Election Date:June 23, 2026Register by:June 3, 2026
Current holder:Katie Fry Hester(Democratic)

The Maryland State Senate District 9 Democratic Primary is an election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 9, which includes parts of Howard and Montgomery counties. The winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election on November 3, 2026, for a four-year term in the state legislature.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 9 Democratic Primary is an election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 9, which includes parts of Howard and Montgomery counties. The winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election on November 3, 2026, for a four-year term in the state legislature.

Candidates

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

Maryland voters can register online, by mail, or in person at their local board of elections office. Registration must be completed by June 3, 2026, to vote in the primary. Voters may cast ballots in person on election day, during early voting from June 11 to June 19, 2026, or by requesting a mail-in ballot, which must be requested by June 16 and returned by close of polls on election day.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Katie Fry Hester

Maryland State Senator, District 9

Biography

Incumbent Senator Katie Fry Hester is seeking re-election to her second term in the Maryland State Senate. A former Howard County Council member and education advocate, she has focused on environmental protection, public education funding, and healthcare access during her first term.

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Democratic

Chao Wu

Maryland State Senator, District 9

Biography

Chao Wu is a Howard County Board of Education member and parent advocate running to unseat the incumbent senator. A former research scientist and immigrant from China, Wu emphasizes school equity, mental health services in schools, and increasing representation of Asian American voices in state government.

Campaign Website

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