Maryland State Senate District 4 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Maryland, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Maryland State Senate District 4 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Maryland State Senate District 4

William Folden defeated Carleah Summers in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 4 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William Folden (R)	57.5	32,554
		Carleah Summers (D)	42.4	23,967
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	60

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 56,581
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

William Folden (R)

Improve I-270 with additional lanes.

Abolish Critical Race Theory in our schools and support school choice!

Support our First Responders and Law Enforcement #BACKTHEBLUE

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

William Folden (R)

As a military veteran and police officer for over 28 years, I am passionate about supporting our law enforcement and Sheriff in the performance of their duties, especially after the efforts of woke democrats "Villianizing" the men and women of law enforcement to advance their progressive agendas of less penalties for criminals! These reckless acts have endangered our law-abiding citizens to have an increased chance to be victimized by the repeat offenders who serve no jail time for serious criminal acts, as well as the Legislature, through their over-reaching attempts to take away more of YOUR RIGHTS!! I am endorsed by the Maryland Farm Bureau, the Maryland State Fraternal Order of Police, the Frederick County Career Firefighters, Stand for Health Freedom and have received an 'A'q rating from the NRA as a Lifetime Member and member of VFW.

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