Nancy King
Nancy King (Democratic Party) is a member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 39. She assumed office on September 5, 2007. Her current term ends on January 13, 2027.
King (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Maryland State Senate to represent District 39. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 23, 2026.[source]
King began serving as Senate Majority Leader on January 8, 2020.[1]
Biography
King earned her A.A. in business from Niagara County Community College in 1969.[2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
King was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Policy Committee
- Joint Federal Action Oversight Committee
- Gaming Oversight Committee
- Legislative Ethics Committee
- Legislative Information Technology and Open Government Committee
- Budget & Taxation Committee
- Rules Committee
- Executive Nominations Committee
2023-2024
King was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget & Taxation Committee
- Executive Nominations Committee
- Rules Committee
- Children, Youth, and Families Committee
- Gaming Oversight Committee
- Legislative Ethics Committee
- Legislative Information Technology and Open Government Committee
2021-2022
King was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Information Technology and Open Government Committee
- Budget & Taxation Committee
- Budget & Taxation Committee
- Executive Nominations Committee
- Rules Committee
- Children, Youth, and Families Committee
- Gaming Oversight Committee
- Legislative Ethics Committee
- Legislative Information Technology and Open Government Committee
2019-2020
King was assigned to the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, King served on the following committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Budget & Taxation |
| • Children, Youth, and Families, Chair |
| • Gaming Oversight, Chair |
| • Legislative Information Technology and Open Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, King served on these committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Budget & Taxation |
| • Children, Youth, and Families, Chair |
Note: King also served on the Subcommittee on Capital Budget and the Subcommittee on Education, Business, and Administration.
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, King served on these committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Budget & Taxation |
| • Children, Youth, & Families, Senate Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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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 39
Incumbent Nancy King (D) and Destiny Drake West (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 39 on June 23, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| | Nancy King | |
| | Destiny Drake West | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Amar Mukunda (D)
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2022
See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 39
Incumbent Nancy King defeated Moshe Landman in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 39 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nancy King (D) | 86.2 | 25,188 | |
Moshe Landman (G) ![]() | 12.3 | 3,582 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.6 | 457 | ||
| Total votes: 29,227 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 39
Incumbent Nancy King defeated Adam Cunningham in the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 39 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nancy King | 81.1 | 8,662 | |
Adam Cunningham ![]() | 18.9 | 2,024 | ||
| Total votes: 10,686 | ||||
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2018
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 39
Incumbent Nancy King defeated Al Phillips in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 39 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nancy King (D) | 79.3 | 32,417 | |
| Al Phillips (R) | 20.6 | 8,434 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 53 | ||
| Total votes: 40,904 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 39
Incumbent Nancy King advanced from the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 39 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nancy King | 100.0 | 9,321 | |
| Total votes: 9,321 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 39
Al Phillips advanced from the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 39 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Al Phillips | 100.0 | 1,387 | |
| Total votes: 1,387 | ||||
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2014
- See also: 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. Incumbent Nancy King was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.[3][4][5]
2010
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2010
King ran for re-election to the 39th District Seat in 2010. Saqib Ali ran against her in the primary on September 14, 2010. King defeated Robert Smith (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Maryland State Senate, District 39 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| 17,990 | 64.9% | |||
| Robert Smith (R) | 9,724 | 35.1% | ||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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Scorecards
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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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Maryland General Assembly in 2022.
- Maryland Community Solar Now — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the support and expansion of the state's solar pilot program.
- 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 2021.
- Maryland Community Solar Now — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the support and expansion of the state's solar pilot program.
- Maryland Free Enterprise Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business 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 American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Maryland General Assembly in 2020.
- Maryland Free Enterprise Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Maryland League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Maryland Public Interest Research Group — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to consumer interests.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Maryland General Assembly in 2019.
- Maryland Free Enterprise Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Maryland League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Maryland Public Interest Research Group — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to consumer interests.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Maryland General Assembly in 2018.
- Maryland Business for Responsive Government — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Maryland League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Maryland Public Interest Research Group — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to consumer interests.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Maryland General Assembly in 2017.
- Food and Water Watch — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Maryland Business for Responsive Government — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Maryland League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Maryland Public Interest Research Group — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to consumer interests.
- Maryland State Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to education.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Maryland General Assembly in 2016.
- Maryland Business for Responsive Government — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Maryland League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Maryland Right to Life PAC — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Maryland General Assembly in 2015.
- Maryland Business for Responsive Government — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and jobs in Maryland.
- Maryland League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Maryland General Assembly in 2014.
- Humane Society Legislative Fund — Legislators are scored on votes related to animal issues.
- Maryland Business for Responsive Government — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and jobs in Maryland.
- Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition — Legislators are scored on bills related to consumer issues.
- Maryland League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
- Maryland State Education Association — Legislators are scored on bills related to public education.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Maryland General Assembly in 2013.
- Humane Society Legislative Fund — Legislators are scored on votes related to animal issues.
- Maryland Business for Responsive Government — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and jobs in Maryland.
- Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition — Legislators are scored on bills related to consumer issues.
- Maryland League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
Personal
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King is married and has three children and two grandchildren.[2]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Maryland.gov "Nancy King" January 8, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nancy King,Maryland State Senator
- ↑ Maryland Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for State Senate," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Official Results," accessed March 24, 2014
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|---|---|---|
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Maryland State Senate District 39 2007-Present |
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| Preceded by - |
Maryland House of Delegates 2002-2011 |
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