Maryland

U.S. House District 8 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Jamie Raskin

The U.S. House District 8 Democratic Primary in Maryland will be held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the federal congressional seat representing Maryland's 8th Congressional District. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to challenge the Republican nominee or other candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives seat.

Gubernatorial Democratic Primary

The 2026 Maryland gubernatorial Democratic primary will be held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for Governor of Maryland. The winner will advance to the general election to face the Republican nominee and any third-party or independent candidates.

Lieutenant Governor Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Aruna Miller

The 2026 Maryland Lieutenant Governor Democratic Primary is a statewide election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Maryland. The winner will appear on the general election ballot in November 2026 and serve alongside the gubernatorial nominee as the state's second-highest executive officer.

Attorney General Democratic Primary

The Maryland Attorney General Democratic Primary is a statewide primary election scheduled for June 23, 2026, in which registered Democratic voters will select their party's nominee for the office of Maryland Attorney General. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to contest the seat against the Republican nominee or any other qualified candidates.

Secretary of State Democratic Primary

The Maryland Secretary of State Democratic Primary on June 23, 2026, will determine the Democratic nominee for the state's chief election official. The winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election to oversee elections, business filings, and state archives.

Maryland State Senate District 1 Democratic Primary

The Maryland State Senate District 1 Democratic Primary is a primary election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate representing District 1. The winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election to serve a four-year term in the state senate, representing parts of Allegany and Garrett counties in western Maryland.

Maryland State Senate District 2 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Charles E. Sydnor III

The Maryland State Senate District 2 Democratic Primary is a primary election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 2, which covers parts of Baltimore County. The winner will proceed to the general election on November 3, 2026, to serve a four-year term in the state legislature.

Maryland State Senate District 3 Democratic Primary

The Maryland State Senate District 3 Democratic Primary is a statewide primary election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 3. This district covers parts of Baltimore County and includes communities such as Towson, Lutherville, and Timonium. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to face the Republican nominee or any other qualified candidates.

Maryland State Senate District 4 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Malcolm Augustine

The Maryland State Senate District 4 Democratic Primary is an election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 4, which includes parts of Prince George's County. The winner of this primary will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to compete for the state senate seat currently held by a Democrat.

Maryland State Senate District 5 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Malcolm Augustine

The Maryland State Senate District 5 Democratic Primary is a partisan primary election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate representing District 5, which includes parts of Prince George's County. The winner will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to face the Republican nominee or other candidates.

Maryland State Senate District 6 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: William C. Smith Jr.

The Maryland State Senate District 6 Democratic Primary is an election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 6, which includes parts of Montgomery County. The winner will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to serve a four-year term in the state legislature.

Maryland State Senate District 7 Democratic Primary

The Maryland State Senate District 7 Democratic Primary is a primary election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 7. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve a four-year term in the state senate, representing parts of Prince George's County.

Maryland State Senate District 8 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Incumbent Senator Nancy J. King

The Maryland State Senate District 8 Democratic Primary is a party election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 8. The winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election on November 3, 2026, with the opportunity to serve a four-year term in the state legislature.

Maryland State Senate District 9 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Katie Fry Hester

The Maryland State Senate District 9 Democratic Primary is an election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 9, which includes parts of Howard and Montgomery counties. The winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election on November 3, 2026, for a four-year term in the state legislature.

Maryland State Senate District 10 Democratic Primary

The Maryland State Senate District 10 Democratic Primary is an election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 10, which includes parts of Baltimore County and Harford County. The winner of this primary will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to contest the seat currently held by a Republican incumbent.

Maryland State Senate District 11 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Dawn Gile

The Maryland State Senate District 11 Democratic Primary is a partisan election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 11. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for a four-year term in the state legislature, where they will vote on bills related to education, healthcare, taxation, and criminal justice reform.

Maryland State Senate District 12 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Malcolm Augustine

The Maryland State Senate District 12 Democratic Primary is scheduled for June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the state senate seat representing District 12, which includes parts of Prince George's and Charles counties. The winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election on November 3, 2026.

Maryland State Senate District 13 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Guy Guzzone

The Maryland State Senate District 13 Democratic Primary is an election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 13. This district includes parts of Prince George's County and is a key race in the state legislature, with the winner advancing to the general election in November 2026.

Maryland State Senate District 14 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Craig J. Zucker

The Maryland State Senate District 14 Democratic Primary is a partisan election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 14. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for a four-year term in the state legislature, with responsibilities including voting on state budgets, education policy, and criminal justice reform.

Maryland State Senate District 15 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Melony G. Griffith

The Maryland State Senate District 15 Democratic Primary is a partisan primary election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 15. The winner of this primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in the Maryland State Senate, which covers parts of Prince George's and Charles Counties.

Maryland State Senate District 16 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Ariana B. Kelly

The Maryland State Senate District 16 Democratic Primary is an election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate representing District 16, which includes parts of Montgomery County. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the state senate seat.

Maryland State Senate District 17 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Karen Lewis Young

The Maryland State Senate District 17 Democratic Primary is an election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 17, which includes parts of Montgomery County. The winner of this primary will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to serve a four-year term in the state legislature.

Maryland State Senate District 18 Democratic Primary

The Maryland State Senate District 18 Democratic Primary is an election to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 18, which includes parts of Prince George's and Charles Counties. The winner will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to contest the state senate seat currently held by a Democrat.

Maryland State Senate District 19 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: Benjamin F. Kramer

The Maryland State Senate District 19 Democratic Primary is scheduled for June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate seat representing District 19, which includes parts of Montgomery County. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve a four-year term in the state legislature.

Maryland State Senate District 20 Democratic Primary

Incumbent: C. Anthony Muse

The Maryland State Senate District 20 Democratic Primary is a partisan election held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the Maryland State Senate in District 20. The winner will advance to the general election to represent the district, which includes parts of Prince George's and Charles Counties, in the Maryland General Assembly.