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Baltimore County, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 11

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2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shelly L. Hettleman and Jim Simpson. Candidate information follows official Baltimore County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Shelly L. Hettleman (Democratic), Jim Simpson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 11; Shelly L. Hettleman is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary; unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Shelly L. Hettleman

Shelly L. Hettleman

Democratic · Incumbent

Shelly L. Hettleman is the Democratic candidate for Maryland Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

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Jim Simpson

Republican

Jim Simpson is the Republican candidate for Maryland Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

2026 priorities (per The Baltimore Banner 2026 Voter Guide)

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Candidate roster from official Baltimore County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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