Eric Van Buren
Eric Van Buren (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Maryland State Senate to represent District 2. Van Buren declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 23, 2026.
Van Buren completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Eric Van Buren earned a high school diploma from Bowie High School. Van Buren's career experience includes working as a paralegal.[1]
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 2
Eric Van Buren (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 2 on June 23, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Eric Van Buren completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Van Buren's responses.
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- Accountability over politics. If an elected official campaigns on a promise, they should be held accountable to deliver. I believe voters deserve more than slogans—they deserve results, transparency, and leadership that answers directly to the community.
- Community-first solutions. Public safety, economic growth, and education work best when communities have a real voice. I support balanced public safety, workforce development, and investments that strengthen families, small businesses, and local neighborhoods—urban and rural alike.
- Opportunity changes outcomes. I am proof that access to education, rehabilitation, and opportunity can change lives. I will fight for policies that expand opportunity—especially for young people, working families, and returning citizens—so everyone has a fair chance to succeed.
Hagerstown City Council
1. tiarra Burnett
2. Erika Bell
3. Carolin Anderson
Former Mayor of Hagerstown
1. Emily Keller
2. Takesha Martinez
3. Ron Bowers
Delegate
1. Matt Schindler
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 24, 2026
