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Maryland State Senate District 45 Democratic Primary

Election Date:June 23, 2026Register by:June 2, 2026
Current holder:Melony G. Griffith(Democratic)

The Maryland State Senate District 45 Democratic Primary is a statewide primary election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 45. The winner will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to serve a four-year term in the Maryland General Assembly.

About This Race

The Maryland State Senate District 45 Democratic Primary is a statewide primary election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 45. The winner will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to serve a four-year term in the Maryland General Assembly.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 23, 2026
Registration Deadline
June 2, 2026
Early Voting Starts
June 11, 2026
Early Voting Ends
June 19, 2026

How to Vote

Voters in Maryland can register online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at local election offices. To vote in the primary, registered Democrats must cast their ballot either during early voting from June 11 to June 19, 2026, or on election day, June 23, 2026, at their assigned polling place. Voters should bring a valid ID if voting for the first time in Maryland or if required by their precinct.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Melony G. Griffith

Maryland State Senator, District 45

Biography

Melony G. Griffith is the incumbent Maryland State Senator for District 45, having served since 2019. She previously served in the Maryland House of Delegates and is a former nurse and healthcare advocate, running to continue her work on healthcare access, education funding, and economic development in Prince George's County.

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Democratic

Ashanti Martinez

Maryland State Senator, District 45

Biography

Ashanti Martinez is a community organizer and Prince George's County native who has worked on youth empowerment, public education reform, and affordable housing initiatives. She is running to bring fresh leadership to the district, focusing on economic opportunity, climate justice, and systemic equity in Annapolis.

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