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Maryland State Senate District 39 Democratic Primary

Election Date:June 23, 2026Register by:June 3, 2026
Current holder:Joanne C. Benson(Democratic)

The Maryland State Senate District 39 Democratic Primary is a partisan primary election scheduled for June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate in District 39. The winner will face any Republican or third-party candidates in the November 2026 general election for a four-year term representing portions of Prince George's and Charles counties.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 39 Democratic Primary is a partisan primary election scheduled for June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate in District 39. The winner will face any Republican or third-party candidates in the November 2026 general election for a four-year term representing portions of Prince George's and Charles counties.

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

To vote in Maryland, residents must be U.S. citizens, Maryland residents, and at least 18 years old by election day. Voters can register online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at designated locations. Early voting is available from June 11 to June 19, 2026, and voters must present a valid ID if registering same-day or if it's their first time voting in Maryland.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Joanne C. Benson

Maryland State Senator, District 39

Biography

Joanne C. Benson is the incumbent Democratic Senator for District 39, having served since 2011. A former educator and school administrator, she is running for re-election to continue her work on education funding, healthcare access, and economic development in Prince George's and Charles counties.

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Democratic

Mondale Robinson

Maryland State Senator, District 39

Biography

Mondale Robinson is a community organizer and small business owner challenging Senator Benson from the left, advocating for criminal justice reform, green energy investment, and expanded public transit. He previously ran for the Maryland House of Delegates in 2022 and is seeking to bring progressive change to District 39.

Campaign Website

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