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Maryland State Senate District 9 General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 14, 2026
Current holder:Craig J. Zucker(Democratic)

The 2026 Maryland State Senate District 9 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a state senator representing District 9, which includes parts of Montgomery County. Voters will choose between candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties to fill the seat in the Maryland Senate, the upper chamber of the state legislature.

About This Race

The 2026 Maryland State Senate District 9 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a state senator representing District 9, which includes parts of Montgomery County. Voters will choose between candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties to fill the seat in the Maryland Senate, the upper chamber of the state legislature.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 14, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 23, 2026
Early Voting Ends
October 30, 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 their local board of elections office. On Election Day, voters must go to their assigned polling place and present a valid ID if required; early voting is available from October 23 to October 30, 2026, at designated centers across the state.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Craig J. Zucker

Maryland State Senator, District 9

Biography

Craig J. Zucker is the incumbent State Senator for District 9, first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022. He is seeking re-election to continue his work on education, public safety, and transportation issues affecting Montgomery County residents.

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Republican

Christopher H. grounds

Maryland State Senator, District 9

Biography

Christopher H. Grounds is a small business owner and community advocate running for Maryland State Senate in District 9 to promote fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, and improved local infrastructure. He emphasizes parental involvement in education and public safety as key priorities.

Campaign Website

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