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Maryland State Senate District 16 Democratic Primary

Election Date:June 23, 2026Register by:June 3, 2026
Current holder:Ariana B. Kelly(Democratic)

The Maryland State Senate District 16 Democratic Primary is an election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate representing District 16, which includes parts of Montgomery County. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the state senate seat.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 16 Democratic Primary is an election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate representing District 16, which includes parts of Montgomery County. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the state senate seat.

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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, residents must be registered by June 3, 2026. Voters can cast their ballot in person on election day at their assigned polling place, during early voting from June 11 to June 19, 2026, or by requesting a mail-in ballot. First-time voters who registered by mail may need to show ID, but most voters do not need identification to vote.

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Incumbent
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Ariana B. Kelly

Maryland State Senate District 16

Biography

Ariana B. Kelly is the incumbent Maryland State Senator for District 16, first elected in 2010. She is running for re-election to continue her work on education funding, environmental protection, and healthcare access in Montgomery County.

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Democratic

Samantha Hudson

Maryland State Senate District 16

Biography

Samantha Hudson is a community organizer and former Montgomery County Planning Board member challenging Senator Kelly from the left. She is running on a platform of rent control, police reform, and expanding public transit in District 16.

Campaign Website

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