2026 Maryland Senate election – District 9 — Candidates, Dates & Results

Nov 3, 2026

IncumbentKatie Hester Democratic

2026 Maryland Senate 9th District election

November 3, 2026

Katie Fry Hester Democrat Incumbent
incumbent state senator
Ben Hightower Republican
U.S. Navy veteran

Primaries

Democratic primary

Results 12,153 votes

✓Katie Fry Hester IncumbentUnopposed
incumbent state senator

Republican primary

Results 3,071 votes

✓Ben HightowerUnopposed
U.S. Navy veteran

Individual election

About 2026 Maryland Senate election – District 9

2026 Maryland Senate election – District 9 — 4 candidates tracked, election day November 3, 2026, with primary and general stages, results, and related…

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