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Maryland State Senate District 35 General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 13, 2026
Current holder:William C. Smith Jr.(Democratic)

The 2026 Maryland State Senate District 35 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a state senator representing District 35 in the Maryland General Assembly. The district includes parts of Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and the winner will serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027.

About This Race

The 2026 Maryland State Senate District 35 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a state senator representing District 35 in the Maryland General Assembly. The district includes parts of Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and the winner will serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027.

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Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Maryland, residents must register by October 13, 2026, either online via the Maryland State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at a local board office. Early voting will be available from October 26 to November 2, 2026, at designated centers across the district, and Election Day voting will occur on November 3, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM; voters should bring a valid ID if registering on-site or if requested by an election judge, though ID is not required for most voters.

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Incumbent
Democratic

William C. Smith Jr.

Maryland State Senator, District 35

Biography

William C. Smith Jr. is the incumbent Democratic senator for District 35, first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2022. A former deputy secretary of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Smith is running for re-election to continue his work on education reform, economic development, and healthcare access in Montgomery and Prince George's counties.

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Republican

Chris Yates

Maryland State Senator, District 35

Biography

Chris Yates is a Republican nominee and small business owner from Gaithersburg, running to challenge the incumbent in District 35. Yates emphasizes public safety, fiscal responsibility, and parental rights in education as key pillars of his campaign, aiming to bring a new perspective to the Senate.

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