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 |
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Norman Stone | ![]() |
Senate District 6 |
Allan Kittleman | ![]() |
Senate District 9 |
James Robey | ![]() |
Senate District 13 |
Brian Frosh | ![]() |
Senate District 16 |
Jennie Forehand | ![]() |
Senate District 17 |
Nancy Jacobs | ![]() |
Senate District 34 |
Barry Glassman | ![]() |
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 | |||
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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 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 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
November 4 General election candidates:
Ronald Young: 18,307
Corey Stottlemyer: 17,693
District 4
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 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
November 4 General election candidates:
John Olszewski, Jr.: 14,065
Johnny Ray Salling: 14,916
Scott M. Collier: 2,285
District 7
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.
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
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
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
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
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]
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 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.
November 4 General election candidates:
James "Ed" DeGrange, Sr.: 19,102
Larry Barber: 13,270
District 33
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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