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Maryland State Senate District 42 General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 14, 2026
Current holder:William C. Smith Jr.(Democratic)

The Maryland State Senate District 42 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a state senator representing District 42 in Montgomery County. This race determines the legislative representative for parts of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and surrounding areas in the Maryland Senate.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 42 General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a state senator representing District 42 in Montgomery County. This race determines the legislative representative for parts of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and surrounding areas in the Maryland Senate.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 14, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 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 designated locations. Voters must provide a valid Maryland driver’s license or state ID, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. On Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and voters may cast ballots at their assigned polling place; early voting is available at designated centers during the early voting period.

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Incumbent
Democratic

William C. Smith Jr.

Maryland State Senate District 42

Biography

William C. Smith Jr. is the incumbent state senator for District 42, first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022. He serves as Senate Majority Leader and is an attorney by profession, focusing on civil rights, education, and housing policy in his legislative work.

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Republican

Chris Yates

Maryland State Senate District 42

Biography

Chris Yates is a small business owner and former Montgomery County Police officer running to challenge the incumbent. He emphasizes public safety, fiscal responsibility, and parental rights in education as key components of his campaign platform.

Campaign Website

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