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Maryland State Senate District 23 Democratic Primary

Election Date:June 23, 2026Register by:June 3, 2026
Current holder:Ron Watson(Democratic)

The Maryland State Senate District 23 Democratic Primary is a party election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 23. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026, where they will compete for a four-year term in the state legislature, which focuses on education, public safety, and healthcare policy.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 23 Democratic Primary is a party election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 23. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026, where they will compete for a four-year term in the state legislature, which focuses on education, public safety, and healthcare policy.

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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's 2026 primary, voters must be registered by June 3, 2026, either online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at a local board office. On election day, voters can cast their ballot at their assigned polling place from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM; early voting is available from June 11 to June 19, 2026, at designated centers, and photo ID is not required to vote unless registering for the first time by mail.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Ron Watson

Maryland State Senator, District 23

Biography

Ron Watson is the incumbent Democratic State Senator for District 23, having served since 2019. A former educator and small business owner from Prince George's County, he is running for re-election to continue advancing legislation on equitable school funding, criminal justice reform, and access to affordable healthcare.

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Democratic

Kymberly Taylor

Maryland State Senator, District 23

Biography

Kymberly Taylor is a community organizer and nonprofit leader from Laurel, Maryland, challenging incumbent Ron Watson in the Democratic primary. She is running on a platform focused on youth mentorship programs, environmental justice, and increasing state investment in public transportation infrastructure.

Campaign Website

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