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Maryland State Senate District 39 General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 13, 2026
Current holder:Sarah Elfreth(Democratic)

The 2026 Maryland State Senate District 39 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one senator to represent District 39 in the Maryland State Senate. The district includes parts of Montgomery County and encompasses communities such as Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Potomac. Voters will choose between Democratic and Republican candidates to fill the seat for a four-year term beginning in January 2027.

About This Race

The 2026 Maryland State Senate District 39 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one senator to represent District 39 in the Maryland State Senate. The district includes parts of Montgomery County and encompasses communities such as Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Potomac. Voters will choose between Democratic and Republican candidates to fill the seat for a four-year term beginning in January 2027.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 23, 2026
Early Voting Ends
October 31, 2026

How to Vote

Maryland residents can register to vote online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at local election offices. Early voting is available from October 23 to October 31, 2026, and Election Day is November 3, 2026. Voters must present a valid ID if registering for the first time or if their registration is inactive; acceptable IDs include a Maryland driver’s license, state ID, or other government-issued photo ID.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Sarah Elfreth

Maryland State Senator, District 39

Biography

Sarah Elfreth is the incumbent Maryland State Senator for District 39, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. A former environmental policy advisor, she focuses on climate resilience, transportation infrastructure, and equitable development. She is running for re-election to continue her work on sustainable growth and fiscal responsibility in Montgomery County.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Christopher B. Summers

Maryland State Senator, District 39

Biography

Christopher B. Summers is a small business owner and former Montgomery County Planning Board member running as a Republican challenger in District 39. He emphasizes fiscal conservatism, public safety, and limiting government overreach in zoning and development. Summers is running to provide an alternative to what he describes as overly progressive policies in the district.

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