Dawn Gile
Dawn Gile (Democratic Party) is a member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 33. She assumed office on January 11, 2023. Her current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Gile (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Maryland State Senate to represent District 33. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 23, 2026.[source]
Biography
Dawn Gile earned a bachelor's degree from Rockford University in 2002 and a law degree from Loyola University, Chicago Law School in 2006. Gile's career experience includes working as an attorney. Gile has served on the board of trustees for Rockford University, as president of Military Spouse J.D. Network, and as secretary of Vigilant Torch Association and Foundation.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Gile was assigned to the following committees:
- Protocol Committee, Senate Co-Chair
- Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight Committee
- Finance Committee
2023-2024
Gile was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance Committee
- Joint Committee on Federal Relations (decommissioned)
- Protocol Committee, Senate Co-Chair
Elections
2026
See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 33
Incumbent Dawn Gile (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 33 on June 23, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 33
Amy Leahy (R) is running in the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 33 on June 23, 2026.
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2022
See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 33
Dawn Gile defeated Sid Saab in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 33 on November 8, 2022.
| Total votes: 55,597 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 33
Dawn Gile advanced from the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 33 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dawn Gile | 100.0 | 10,881 |
| Total votes: 10,881 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 33
Sid Saab advanced from the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 33 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sid Saab | 100.0 | 7,923 |
| Total votes: 7,923 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Edward R. Reilly (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Dawn Gile completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gile's responses.
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- Advocacy and public service have long been part of me, as an experienced business attorney, nonprofit leader, and military spouse. I have led well-respected organizations benefiting military families and veterans. As a university trustee, I am involved in strategic planning and financial oversight. I also have devoted significant time volunteering in my community and my daughters’ school.
- Among my many reasons for running for office is my frustration with the impact that the pandemic had on working families and especially women leaving the workforce. I will work to continue to expand paid family and medical leave, recently passed this last session.
- I care deeply about ensuring that every child has a chance to learn and thrive in a safe environment, and I will work to ensure that our schools have the resources they need. In fact, I have been very proud to have been endorsed by the Maryland State Education Association.
Additionally, public safety is a top concern in my district, and I support measures to urgently address crime, including getting much-needed resources for our first responders.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Maryland General Assembly in 2025.
- Maryland Free Enterprise Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Maryland Humane Scorecard — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal issues.
- Maryland League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Maryland Legislative Coalition — Legislators are scored their voting record, committee efficiency, and individual initiative.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Maryland General Assembly in 2024.
- Maryland Free Enterprise Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Maryland Humane Scorecard — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal issues.
- Maryland League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Maryland Legislative Coalition — Legislators are scored their voting record, committee efficiency, and individual initiative.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Maryland General Assembly in 2023.
- Maryland Free Enterprise Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Maryland Humane Scorecard — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to animal issues.
- Maryland League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Maryland Legislative Coalition — Legislators are scored their voting record, committee efficiency, and individual initiative.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 16, 2022
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| Preceded by Edward R. Reilly (R) |
Maryland State Senate District 33 2023-Present |
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