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Maryland State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Maryland State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 25, 2014.
Following the general election, there was no change to the majority control of the Maryland State Senate. The Republican Party chipped away at the Democratic Party's control of the chamber, reducing the Democrats' total seats from 35 to 33. The Republicans picked up the two seats, increasing their total seats from 12 to 14.
Incumbents retiring
A total of seven incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Stone |  Democratic |
Senate District 6 |
| Allan Kittleman |  Republican |
Senate District 9 |
| James Robey | Democratic |
Senate District 13 |
| Brian Frosh | Democratic |
Senate District 16 |
| Jennie Forehand | Democratic |
Senate District 17 |
| Nancy Jacobs | Republican |
Senate District 34 |
| Barry Glassman | Republican |
Senate District 35 |
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 4 election, the Democratic Party held the majority in the Maryland State Senate:
| Maryland State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2014 | After November 4, 2014 | |
| Democratic Party | 35 | 33 | |
| Republican Party | 12 | 14 | |
| Total | 47 | 47 | |
Qualifications
Section 9 of Article 3 of the Maryland Constitution states, "A person is eligible to serve as a Senator or Delegate, who on the date of his election, (1) is a citizen of the State of Maryland, (2) has resided therein for at least one year next preceding that date, and (3) if the district which he has been chosen to represent has been established for at least six months prior to the date of his election, has resided in that district for six months next preceding that date.
If the district which the person has been chosen to represent has been established less than six months prior to the date of his election, then in addition to (1) and (2) above, he shall have resided in the district for as long as it has been established.
A person is eligible to serve as a Senator, if he has attained the age of twenty-five years, or as a Delegate, if he has attained the age of twenty-one years, on the date of his election.
Competitiveness
Candidates unopposed by a major party
In 17 of the 47 districts up for election in 2014, one major party candidate ran unopposed in the general election. A total of 14 Democrats and three Republicans were guaranteed election barring unforeseen circumstances.
Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in 30 of the 47 districts up for election.
Primary challenges
A total of 17 incumbents faced primary competition on June 24. Seven incumbents did not seek re-election in 2014 and another 23 incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition. The state senators facing primary competition included:
- District 4: Incumbent David Brinkley was defeated by Michael Hough in the Republican primary.
- District 10: Incumbent Delores Kelley fought off challenges in the Democratic primary by Stephanie Boston and Pat Kelly.
- District 25: Incumbent Ulysses Currie fought off challenges in the Democratic primary by Terry Goolsby and Melony Griffith.
- District 37: Incumbent Richard Colburn was defeated by Adelaide Eckardt in the Republican primary.
- District 38: Incumbent C. Anthony Muse fought off challenges in the Democratic primary by Jerry Mathis, Veronica Turner and Brian Woolfolk.
- District 44: Incumbent Verna Jones-Rodwell was defeated by state Rep. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam in the Democratic primary.
Retiring incumbents
Seven incumbent senators did not run for re-election, while 40 (85.1%) ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, four Democrats and three Republicans, can be found above.
Impact of redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Maryland
Between 2000 and 2010 Maryland's population grew by 9 percent, just below the national average. Baltimore saw its power decrease as it shrank by some 30,000 residents. For legislative redistricting, the Governor is responsible for drafting plans and submitting the new maps to the General Assembly. The Governor appoints an advisory commission to assist in this task. Under the state Constitution, each district is required to have one Senator and three Delegates.
The Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Committee released a proposed map of new legislative districts on December 16, 2011, increasing the number of majority black districts from 10 to 12. Democrats voiced support for the plan, while Republicans criticized it for being divisive and highly partisan. The Fannie Lou Hamer Political Action Committee, a black activist group, threatened to sue the state if the map was approved by the legislature, arguing that the plan violated the federal Voting Rights Act by purposely reducing black influence and violated state laws by splitting more boundaries and counties than was necessary.[1]
In the end the legislature decided on inaction, letting the governor's plan become law on February 24, 2012 without taking a vote. A number of alternative maps were proposed in the House, but none of them received committee hearings.[2]
List of candidates
District 1
June 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
June 24 Republican primary:
- George Edwards
- Incumbent Edwards was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- George Edwards
November 4 General election candidates:
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District 2
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
- June 24 Republican primary:
- Christopher Shank - Incumbent Shank was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Christopher Shank
November 4 General election candidates:
District 3
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Ronald Young - Incumbent Young was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Ronald Young
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ronald Young: 18,307
- Corey Stottlemyer: 17,693
District 4
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- June 24 Republican primary:
- David Brinkley: 4,261 - Incumbent Brinkley was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Michael Hough: 8,946
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Rupli: 14,873
- Michael Hough: 31,414
District 5
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- June 24 Republican primary:
- Joseph Getty - Incumbent Getty was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Joseph Getty
November 4 General election candidates:
- Anita Riley: 10,203
- Joseph Getty: 37,406
District 6
Note: Incumbent Norman Stone (D) did not run for re-election.[3]
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Russ Mirabile: 3,215
- John Olszewski, Jr.: 5,259
- June 24 Republican primary:
Independent candidates:
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Olszewski, Jr.: 14,065
- Johnny Ray Salling: 14,916
- Scott M. Collier: 2,285
District 7
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- June 24 Republican primary:
- J.B. Jennings - Incumbent Jennings was first elected to the chamber in 2011.
- J.B. Jennings
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kim Letke: 12,502
- J.B. Jennings: 36,913
District 8
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- John Bishop: 1,800
- Katherine Klausmeier: 8,016 - Incumbent Klausmeier was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Katherine Klausmeier: 23,638
- Erik Lofstad: 14,938
District 9
Note: Incumbent Allan Kittleman (R) did not run for re-election.
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Ryan Frederic: 4,298
- Daniel Medinger: 4,031
- Ryan Frederic: 4,298
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ryan Frederic: 17,132
- Gail Bates: 33,109
District 10
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Stephanie Boston: 2,565
- Delores Kelley: 9,048 - Incumbent Kelley was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Pat Kelly: 1,400
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Delores Kelley: 30,448
- Stephanie Boston (write-in): 195
District 11
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Bobby Zirkin - Incumbent Zirkin was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Bobby Zirkin
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 12
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Edward Kasemeyer - Incumbent Kasemeyer was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Edward Kasemeyer
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Edward Kasemeyer: 21,986
- Jesse Pippy: 15,481
District 13
Note: Incumbent James Robey (D) did not run for re-election.[4]
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Guy Guzzone: 25,026
- Jody Venkatesan: 15,126
District 14
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Karen Montgomery - Incumbent Montgomery was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Karen Montgomery
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Karen Montgomery: 22,225
- Frank Howard: 16,399
District 15
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Brian Feldman - Incumbent Feldman was first appointed to the chamber in September 2013.
- Brian Feldman
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Brian Feldman: 19,925
- Robin Ficker: 13,028
District 16
Note: Incumbent Brian Frosh (D) ran for Attorney General.
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- J'aime Drayton: 231
- Hugh Hill: 1,911
- Susan Lee: 12,196
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Susan Lee: 28,603
- Meyer Marks: 12,208
District 17
Note: Incumbent Jennie Forehand (D) did not run for re-election.[5]
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Cheryl Kagan: 4,713
- Luiz Simmons: 3,917
- Cheryl Kagan: 4,713
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Cheryl Kagan: 18,526
- Steve Zellers: 8,496
District 18
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Dana Beyer: 5,238
- Rich Madaleno: 7,320 - Incumbent Madaleno was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 19
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Roger Manno - Incumbent Manno was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Roger Manno
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Roger Manno: 22,030
- Felix Ed Gonzalez II: 10,446
District 20
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Jamie Raskin - Incumbent Raskin was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Jamie Raskin
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
- Independent candidates:
Note: St. Preux did not appear on the general election ballot due to not meeting filing requirements by the August 5 deadline.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 21
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Jim Rosapepe - Incumbent Rosapepe was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Jim Rosapepe
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 22
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Paul Pinsky - Incumbent Pinsky was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Paul Pinsky
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Paul Pinsky: 21,471
- Janice Fountaine: 3,245
District 23
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- David Grogan: 3,291
- Doug Peters: 11,071 - Incumbent Peters was first elected to the chamber in 2006
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 24
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Joanne Benson: 7,695 - Incumbent Benson was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Bobby G. Henry, Jr.: 6,047
- Joanne Benson: 7,695
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 25
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Ulysses Currie: 8,173 - Incumbent Currie was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Terry Goolsby: 503
- Melony Griffith: 5,253
- Ulysses Currie: 8,173
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ulysses Currie: 29,097
- Jennifer Lowery-Bell (write-in): 87
- Matthew Fogg (write-in): 524
- Kory Boone: 1,902
District 26
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Jerry Mathis: 1,116
- C. Anthony Muse: 7,676 - Incumbent Muse was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Veronica Turner: 5,002
- Brian Woolfolk: 1,351
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- C. Anthony Muse: 29,753
- Kelley Howells: 3,370
District 27
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Thomas Mike Miller, Jr. - Incumbent Miller was first elected to the chamber in 1974.
- Thomas Mike Miller, Jr.
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Thomas Mike Miller, Jr.: 28,667
- Jesse Peed: 17,168
District 28
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Thomas Mac Middleton - Incumbent Middleton was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Thomas Mac Middleton
- June 24 Republican primary:
- Josh Castle: 1,161
- Allan Donnelly: 2,153
November 4 General election candidates:
- Thomas Mac Middleton: 27,300
- Allan Donnelly: 13,493
District 29
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Roy Dyson - Incumbent Dyson was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Roy Dyson
- June 24 Republican primary:
- Larry Jarboe: 1,939
- Cindy Jones: 2,071
- Steve Waugh: 3,107
November 4 General election candidates:
- Roy Dyson: 17,065
- Steve Waugh: 22,183
District 30
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- John Astle - Incumbent Astle was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- John Astle
- June 24 Republican primary:
- Eric Knowles: 3,158
- Don Quinn: 3,200
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Astle: 22,461
- Don Quinn: 21,284
District 31
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- June 24 Republican primary:
- Bryan Simonaire - Incumbent Simonaire was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Bryan Simonaire
November 4 General election candidates:
- Anthony Scott Harman: 10,929
- Bryan Simonaire: 28,338
District 32
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- James "Ed" DeGrange, Sr. - Incumbent DeGrange was first elected to the chamber in 1998.
- James "Ed" DeGrange, Sr.
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- James "Ed" DeGrange, Sr.: 19,102
- Larry Barber: 13,270
District 33
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
- June 24 Republican primary:
- Edward R. Reilly - Incumbent Reilly was first appointed to the chamber in 2009.
- Edward R. Reilly
November 4 General election candidates:
District 34
Note: Incumbent Nancy Jacobs (R) did not run for re-election.[6]
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Arthur Helton, Jr.: 2,997
- Mary-Dulany James: 4,705
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mary-Dulany James: 16,459
- Bob Cassilly: 22,042
District 35
Note: Incumbent Barry Glassman (R) ran for Hartford County Executive.[7]
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- June 24 Republican primary:
- Wayne Norman: 6,384
- Thomas Wilson: 3,175
- Wayne Norman: 6,384
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bridget Kelly: 10,944
- Wayne Norman: 31,065
District 36
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- June 24 Republican primary:
- Stephen Hershey, Jr.: 6,007 - Incumbent Hershey was first appointed to the chamber in September 2013.
- Richard Sossi: 4,720
- Stephen Hershey, Jr.: 6,007
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ben Tilghman: 13,612
- Stephen Hershey, Jr.: 27,876
District 37
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- June 24 Republican primary:
- Richard Colburn: 4,769 - Incumbent Colburn was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Adelaide Eckardt: 6,302
November 4 General election candidates:
- Chris Robinson: 13,528
- Taren James Nance (write-in): 4
- Adelaide Eckardt: 26,397
District 38
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Jim Mathias - Incumbent Mathias was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Jim Mathias
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Mathias: 20,221
- Mike McDermott: 18,868
District 39
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Nancy King - Incumbent King was first appointed to the chamber in September 2007.
- Nancy King
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 40
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Catherine Pugh - Incumbent Pugh was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Catherine Pugh
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 41
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Lisa Gladden: 14,473 - Incumbent Gladden was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Will Hanna: 1,376
- Lisa Gladden: 14,473
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 42
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Jim Brochin: 7,777 - Incumbent Brochin was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Connie DeJuliis: 3,431
- Jim Brochin: 7,777
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Brochin: 23,976
- Tim Robinson: 22,409
District 43
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Joan Carter Conway: 9,821 - Incumbent Conway was first elected to the chamber in 1996.
- Bill Henry: 5,404
- Joan Carter Conway: 9,821
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 44
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Verna Jones-Rodwell: 3,450 - Incumbent Jones-Rodwell was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Shirley Nathan-Pulliam: 9,851
- June 24 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Shirley Nathan-Pulliam: 26,261
- Bernie Reiter: 6,412
District 45
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Julius Henson: 2,192
- Nathaniel McFadden: 9,179 - Incumbent McFadden was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
- Independent candidates:
Note: Lynch did not appear on the general election ballot after not meeting filing requirements.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 46
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Bill Ferguson: 7,282 - Incumbent Ferguson was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Mateen Zar: 829
- Bill Ferguson: 7,282
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bill Ferguson: 17,320
- Mateen Zar (write-in): 77
District 47
- June 24 Democratic primary:
- Walter Lee James, Jr.: 2,296
- Victor Ramirez: 4,981 - Incumbent Ramirez was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- June 24 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed for election.
November 4 General election candidates:
See also
External links
- Maryland State Board of Elections - Official general election results
- Maryland State Board of Elections - Official primary election results
- Maryland State Board of Elections - Official primary candidate list
- Maryland State Board of Elections - Official general election candidate list
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Times, "Activists plan suit on map for Maryland legislature," January 12, 2012
- ↑ WBAL, "Lawmakers To Let O'Malley Redistricting Plan Take Effect Without a Vote," accessed February 23, 2012
- ↑ Dundalk Patch, "Stone Won't Run For Senate In 2014," July 16, 2013
- ↑ Baltimore Sun, "Howard's Robey leaving public service after 48 years," April 17, 2014
- ↑ Associated Press, "State Sen. Jennie Forehand Not Seeking Re-Election," January 3, 2014
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Nancy Jacobs, only Republican woman in Md. Senate, won’t seek re-election," June 18, 2013
- ↑ Friends of Barry Glassman, "Sen. Barry Glassman Launches Campaign for County Executive," June 10, 2013
