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Maryland State Senate District 17 Democratic Primary

Election Date:June 23, 2026Register by:May 28, 2026
Current holder:Karen Lewis Young(Democratic)

The Maryland State Senate District 17 Democratic Primary is an election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 17, which includes parts of Montgomery County. The winner of this primary will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to serve a four-year term in the state legislature.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 17 Democratic Primary is an election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 17, which includes parts of Montgomery County. The winner of this primary will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to serve a four-year term in the state legislature.

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Important Dates

Election Date
June 23, 2026
Registration Deadline
May 28, 2026
Early Voting Starts
June 8, 2026
Early Voting Ends
June 19, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Maryland State Senate District 17 Democratic Primary, voters must be registered as Democrats or unaffiliated voters who choose to participate in the Democratic primary. Registration can be completed online, by mail, or in person at local board of elections offices. Voters can cast their ballots in person on election day, during early voting periods, or by requesting an absentee ballot; photo ID is not required to vote in Maryland, but first-time voters who registered by mail may need to show identification.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Karen Lewis Young

Maryland State Senator, District 17

Biography

Karen Lewis Young is the incumbent Maryland State Senator for District 17, having served since 2019. A former educator and small business owner, 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

Christopher B. Summers

Maryland State Senator, District 17

Biography

Christopher B. Summers is a community organizer and environmental advocate from Gaithersburg, challenging Senator Young from the left. He is running on a platform focused on climate justice, police reform, and expanding public transit options in the district.

Campaign Website

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