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Maryland State Senate District 36 Democratic Primary

Election Date:June 23, 2026Register by:June 3, 2026
Current holder:Melony G. Griffith(Democratic)

The Maryland State Senate District 36 Democratic Primary is a primary election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 36, which includes parts of Prince George's County. The winner will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to compete for the state Senate seat.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 36 Democratic Primary is a primary election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 36, which includes parts of Prince George's County. The winner will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to compete for the state Senate seat.

Candidates

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

Voters in Maryland must register by June 3, 2026, to participate in the primary. Registered voters can vote early in person from June 11 to June 19, 2026, or on Election Day, June 23, 2026, at their assigned polling place. Voters may also request an absentee ballot by mail, with applications due by June 16, 2026, and completed ballots returned by close of polls on Election Day.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Melony G. Griffith

Maryland State Senator, District 36

Biography

Melony G. Griffith is the incumbent Maryland State Senator for District 36, having served since 2019. A former Prince George’s County Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and nonprofit executive, she is running for re-election to continue her work on healthcare access, economic development, and education equity in the district.

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Democratic

Jonathan A. White

Maryland State Senator, District 36

Biography

Jonathan A. White is a community organizer and small business owner from Bowie, Maryland, running to unseat Senator Griffith. He emphasizes affordable housing, criminal justice reform, and strengthening public schools as key pillars of his campaign, aiming to bring fresh representation to District 36.

Campaign Website

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