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Maryland State Senate District 16 General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 13, 2026
Current holder:Ariana B. Kelly(Democratic)

The Maryland State Senate District 16 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one senator to represent District 16 in the Maryland State Senate. This district includes parts of Montgomery County, and the race is significant due to shifting demographics and policy priorities in suburban Maryland.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 16 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one senator to represent District 16 in the Maryland State Senate. This district includes parts of Montgomery County, and the race is significant due to shifting demographics and policy priorities in suburban Maryland.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 23, 2026
Early Voting Ends
October 31, 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 designated locations. Early voting is available from October 23 to October 31, 2026, and Election Day is November 3, 2026. Voters must present a valid ID if voting for the first time in Maryland or if their registration is incomplete; otherwise, no ID is required to vote.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Ariana B. Kelly

Maryland State Senator, District 16

Biography

Ariana B. Kelly is the incumbent Senator for Maryland's District 16, first elected in 2018. A former educator and nonprofit leader, she is running for re-election to continue her work on education reform, healthcare access, and environmental sustainability in Montgomery County.

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Republican

David A. Evans

Maryland State Senator, District 16

Biography

David A. Evans is a small business owner and former Montgomery County Planning Board member running as a Republican challenger in District 16. He is campaigning on a platform of fiscal responsibility, public safety, and limiting government overreach, aiming to unseat the Democratic incumbent.

Campaign Website

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