2022 Maryland Senate election

The 2022 Maryland Senate election were held on November 8, 2022, to elect senators in all 47 districts of the Maryland Senate. Members were elected in single-member constituencies to four-year terms. These elections were held concurrently with various federal and state elections, including for governor of Maryland. The Democratic and Republican primaries were held on July 19, 2022.

Democrats gained two seats, increasing their supermajority to 34 out of 47 seats. Simultaneously with gains in the state house and Wes Moore's win in the gubernatorial race, Democrats won a trifecta in the state for the first time since 2010.

Background
The Democratic Party had held majority control of the Senate since the beginning of the 20th century. The closest that the Republican Party had come to gaining control since then was in 1918, when Democrats held a thin 14 to 13 majority. Although Republicans had controlled the governorship since 2015, Democrats maintained a veto-proof supermajority of three-fifths in the 2014 and 2018 elections.

In the 2022 elections, Governor Larry Hogan was term-limited and Democrats assembled a large field of candidates to reclaim the office. The party retained their majority in the General Assembly and successfully retook the governor's office, and re-established a government trifecta.

Closest races
Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:• # State Senate district 34, 1.31% (gain)

Democrats

 * 1) District 3: Ronald N. Young retired.
 * 2) District 10: Delores G. Kelley retired.
 * 3) District 26: Obie Patterson retired.

Republicans

 * 1) District 1: George C. Edwards retired.
 * 2) District 4: Michael Hough retired to run for Frederick County executive.
 * 3) District 33: Edward R. Reilly retired.
 * 4) District 34: Robert Cassilly retired to run for Harford County executive.

Republicans

 * 1) District 37: Adelaide Eckardt lost renomination to Johnny Mautz.

District 1
The new 1st district encompasses all of Garrett and Allegany counties and west Washington County. Four-term Republican incumbent George C. Edwards, who was re-elected in 2018 with 98.3% of the vote, announced on July 14, 2021, that he would not run for re-election to a fifth term.

Republican primary
Maryland Matters identified the Republican primary election in District 1 as a "race to watch".

District 2
The new 2nd district encompasses east Washington County, including Hagerstown, and north Frederick County. Republican incumbent Paul D. Corderman ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on September 1, 2020, following the resignation of Andrew A. Serafini, who was re-elected in 2018 with 71.7% of the vote.

District 3
The new 3rd district encompasses the city of Frederick. Three-term Democratic incumbent Ronald N. Young, who was re-elected in 2018 with 58.5% of the vote, announced on November 8, 2021, that he would not run for re-election to a fourth term.

Democratic primary
Maryland Matters identified the Democratic primary election in District 3 as a "race to watch".

District 4
The new 4th district encompasses most of Frederick County. Two-term Republican incumbent Michael Hough, who was re-elected in 2018 with 59.1% of the vote, announced on May 17, 2021, that he would run for Frederick County executive instead of seeking a third term.

District 5
The new 5th district encompasses most of Carroll County, including Eldersburg and Westminster. Two-term Republican incumbent Justin Ready, who was re-elected in 2018 with 71.5% of the vote, ran for a third term, unopposed.

District 6
The new 6th district encompasses southeast Baltimore County, including Dundalk, Essex, and Edgemere. Two-term Republican incumbent Johnny Ray Salling, who was re-elected in 2018 with 55.3% of the vote, ran for a third term.

District 7
The new 7th district runs along the border of Baltimore and Harford counties. Three-term Republican incumbent J. B. Jennings, who was re-elected in 2018 with 66.9% of the vote, ran for a fourth term, unopposed.

District 8
The new 8th district consists of part of Baltimore County, including Perry Hall and Parkville. Five-term Democratic incumbent Katherine A. Klausmeier, who was re-elected in 2018 with 51.1% of the vote, ran for a sixth term.

District 9
The new 9th district encompasses north Howard county, including Ellicott City and Clarksville, and Damascus in Montgomery County. First-term Democratic incumbent Katie Fry Hester, who was elected in 2018 with 50.8% of the vote, ran for a second term.

District 10
The new 10th district encompasses east Baltimore County, including Randallstown and Reisterstown. Seven-term Democratic incumbent Delores G. Kelley, who was re-elected in 2018 with 80.3% of the vote, announced on December 13, 2021, that she would not run for re-election to an eighth term.

Democratic primary
Maryland Matters identified the Democratic primary election in District 10 as a "race to watch".

District 11
The new 11th district encompasses central Baltimore County, including Owings Mills, Pikesville, and Mays Chapel. Democratic incumbent Shelly L. Hettleman ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on February 3, 2020, following the resignation of Robert Zirkin, who was re-elected in 2018 with 96.9% of the vote.

District 12
The new 12th district encompasses parts of Howard and Anne Arundel counties, including Columbia, Brooklyn Park, and part of Glen Burnie. First-term Democratic incumbent Clarence Lam, who was elected in 2018 with 66.1% of the vote, ran for a second term.

District 13
The new 13th district encompasses south Howard County. Two-term Democratic incumbent Guy Guzzone, who was re-elected in 2018 with 97.4% of the vote, ran for a third term, unopposed.

District 14
The new 14th district runs along the border of Howard and Montgomery counties, including Olney. First-term Democratic incumbent Craig Zucker, who was elected in 2018 with 72.6% of the vote, ran for a second term.

District 15
The new 15th district encompasses east Montgomery County, including North Potomac and parts of Germantown. Two-term Democratic incumbent Brian Feldman, who was re-elected in 2018 with 72.0% of the vote, ran for a third term.

District 16
The new 16th district consists of south Montgomery County, including Potomac and parts of Bethesda. Two-term Democratic incumbent Susan C. Lee, who was re-elected in 2018 with 80.1% of the vote, ran for a third term, unopposed.

District 17
The new 17th district consists of Rockville and Gaithersburg. Two-term Democratic incumbent Cheryl Kagan, who was re-elected in 2018 with 79.0% of the vote, ran for a third term.

District 18
The new 18th district consists of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Wheaton, and Kensington. First-term Democratic incumbent Jeff Waldstreicher, who was elected in 2018 with 97.6% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary
Maryland Matters identified the Democratic primary election in District 18 as a "race to watch".

District 19
The new 19th district includes Aspen Hill, Leisure World, and Redland. First-term Democratic incumbent Benjamin F. Kramer, who was elected in 2018 with 88.0% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Raul Ayala won the Republican primary, but declined the nomination. The Montgomery County Republican Central Committee consequently nominated Anita Cox to run against Kramer in the general election.

District 20
The new 20th district includes Silver Spring, White Oak, and Takoma Park. First-term Democratic incumbent William C. Smith Jr., who was elected in 2018 with 90.8% of the vote, ran for a second term.

District 21
The new 21st district includes parts of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, including College Park, Laurel, and Beltsville. Four-term Democratic incumbent James Rosapepe, who was re-elected in 2018 with 77.5% of the vote, ran for a fifth term.

District 22
The new 22nd district consists of Hyattsville, Greenbelt, and Riverdale Park. Seven-term Democratic incumbent Paul G. Pinsky, who was re-elected in 2018 with 92.4% of the vote, ran for an eighth term.

District 23
The new 23rd district runs along the border of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, including Upper Marlboro, Bowie, and South Laurel. Democratic incumbent Ron Watson ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on August 31, 2021, following the resignation of Douglas J. J. Peters, who was re-elected in 2018 with 98.6% of the vote.

Democratic primary
Maryland Matters identified the Democratic primary election in District 23 as a "race to watch".

District 24
The new 24th district consists of Seat Pleasant, Springdale, and Lake Arbor. Three-term Democratic incumbent Joanne C. Benson, who was re-elected in 2018 with 99.2% of the vote, ran for a fourth term, unopposed.

District 25
The new 25th district consists of Forestville, Westphalia, and Kettering. First-term Democratic incumbent Melony G. Griffith, who was elected in 2018 with 99.4% of the vote, ran for a second term.

District 26
The new 26th district consists of Friendly, Oxon Hill, and Fort Washington. First-term Democratic incumbent Obie Patterson, who was elected in 2018 with 92.5% of the vote, announced on April 6, 2022, that he would not seek re-election to a second term.

District 27
The new 27th district consists of parts of Calvert, Charles, and Prince George's counties, including Chesapeake Beach and Waldorf. Democratic incumbent Michael Jackson ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on January 13, 2021, following the resignation of former president of the Maryland Senate Thomas V. Miller Jr., who was re-elected in 2018 with 66.0% of the vote.

District 28
The new 28th district encompasses most of Charles County. First-term Democratic incumbent Arthur Ellis, who was elected in 2018 with 66.2% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary
Maryland Matters identified the Democratic primary election in District 28 as a "race to watch".

District 29
The new 29th district encompasses all of St. Mary's County and south Calvert County. First-term Republican incumbent Jack Bailey, who was elected in 2018 with 60.2% of the vote, ran for a second term, unopposed.

District 30
The new 30th district encompasses south Anne Arundel County, including the state capital, Annapolis. First-term Democratic incumbent Sarah Elfreth, who was elected in 2018 with 53.8% of the vote, ran for a second term.

District 31
The new 31st district encompasses north Anne Arundel County, including Pasadena, Severn, and Gambrills. Four-term Republican incumbent Bryan Simonaire, who was re-elected in 2018 with 61.0% of the vote, ran for a fifth term.

District 32
The new 32nd district encompasses part of north Anne Arundel County, including Glen Burnie and Fort Meade. First-term Democratic incumbent Pamela Beidle, who was elected in 2018 with 66.4% of the vote, ran for a second term.

Democratic primary
Maryland Matters identified the Democratic primary election in District 32 as a "race to watch".

District 33
The new 33rd district encompasses central Anne Arundel County, including Cape St. Claire, Severna Park, Odenton, and Crofton. Three-term Republican incumbent Edward R. Reilly, who was re-elected in 2018 with 53.5% of the vote, initially filed to run for re-election, but announced on April 18, 2022, that he would not seek re-election to a fourth term.

District 34
The new 34th district encompasses south Harford County, including Aberdeen, Edgewood, and Havre de Grace. Two-term incumbent Robert Cassilly, who was re-elected in 2018 with 50.1% of the vote, announced on April 28, 2021, that he would run for Harford County executive instead of seeking a third term.

Maryland Matters identified both the Democratic and Republican primary elections in District 34 as a "race to watch".

District 35
The new 35th district encompasses north Harford and Cecil counties, including Rising Sun, North East, and Castleton. First-term Republican incumbent Jason C. Gallion, who was elected in 2018 with 67.3% of the vote, ran for a second term.

District 36
The new 36th district encompasses all of Kent and Queen Anne's counties, and parts of Cecil and Caroline counties, including Elkton. Two-term Republican incumbent Stephen S. Hershey Jr., who was re-elected in 2018 with 65.1% of the vote, ran for a third term.

District 37
The new 37th district encompasses all of Talbot and Dorchester counties, and parts of Caroline and Wicomico counties, including Cambridge, Easton, Federalsburg, and parts of Salisbury. Two-term Republican incumbent Adelaide C. Eckardt, who was re-elected in 2018 with 59.9% of the vote, ran for a third term.

Republican primary
Maryland Matters identified the Republican primary election in District 37 as a "race to watch".

District 38
The new 38th district encompasses all of Worcester and Somerset counties, and part of Wicomico County, including Ocean City, Pocomoke City, Princess Anne, and part of Salisbury. First-term Republican incumbent Mary Beth Carozza, who was elected in 2018 with 52.6% of the vote, ran for a second term.

District 39
The new 39th district includes Montgomery Village and parts of Germantown and Clarksburg. Three-term Democratic incumbent Nancy J. King, who was re-elected in 2018 with 79.3% of the vote, ran for a fourth term.

District 40
The new 40th district encompasses communities in west Baltimore, including Morrell Park, Sandtown-Winchester, and Greenspring. First-term Democratic incumbent Antonio Hayes, who was elected in 2018 with 98.7% of the vote, ran for a second term.

District 41
The new 41st district encompasses communities in west Baltimore, including Wyndhurst, Yale Heights, and Edmondson. First-term Democratic incumbent Jill P. Carter, who was elected in 2018 with 98.2% of the vote, ran for a second term, unopposed.

District 42
The new 42nd district encompasses north Baltimore County, including Timonium, Parkton, and Hereford. First-term Republican incumbent Chris West, who was elected in 2018 with 51.0% of the vote, ran for a second term.

District 43
The new 43rd district encompasses parts of central Baltimore County and Baltimore, including Towson, Waverly, and Cameron Village. First-term Democratic incumbent Mary L. Washington, who was elected in 2018 with 98.8% of the vote,ran for a second term.

District 44
The new 44th district encompasses parts of southwest Baltimore County surrounding Baltimore, including Woodlawn, Catonsville, and Landsowne. Democratic incumbent Charles E. Sydnor III ran for a full term after being appointed to the seat on January 8, 2020, following the resignation of Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, who was re-elected in 2018 with 84.5% of the vote.

District 45
The new 45th district encompasses neighborhoods in central and east Baltimore, including Broadway East, Frankford, and Armistead Gardens. First-term Democratic incumbent Cory V. McCray, who was elected in 2018 with 98.8% of the vote, ran for a second term, unopposed.

District 46
The new 46th district encompasses neighborhoods in central and south Baltimore, including the Inner Harbor, Bayview, and Curtis Bay. Three-term Democratic incumbent and President of the Maryland Senate Bill Ferguson, who was re-elected in 2018 with 78.2% of the vote, ran for a fourth term.

District 47
The new 47th district encompasses parts of Prince George's County, including Chillum, Cheverly, and Landover. First-term Democratic incumbent Malcolm Augustine, who was elected in 2018 with 93.0% of the vote, ran for a second term.