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Caroline County, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 37

See where Clendaniel and Mautz stand on the budget and agriculture. Names follow official Caroline County election filings.

About this race

Katie G. Clendaniel (Democratic), Johnny Mautz (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 37; Johnny Mautz 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Johnny Mautz, is on the ballot.

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Katie G. Clendaniel

Katie G. Clendaniel

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Lowering costs and holding utilities accountable
  • Jobs, small businesses and apprenticeships
  • Rural health care close to home
Biography

Clendaniel studied Social Anthropology at Massey University in New Zealand and did graduate work in Applied Anthropology at the University of Maryland from 2006 to 2009, per the campaign site. The site describes about twenty years of work bringing people, plans and resources together on downtown revitalization, housing, small business support, placemaking and infrastructure on the Eastern Shore, per the campaign site.

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Johnny Mautz

Johnny Mautz

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Opposes state spending increases that he says have driven up energy bills and fees
  • Focuses on supporting watermen, farmers and local families on the Eastern Shore
Biography

Johnny Mautz is a Maryland state senator representing the 37th District, serving the Eastern Shore communities of Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot and Wicomico counties, per the campaign site. He has eight years of experience in the House of Delegates and three years in the Senate, per the campaign site.

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Next on your ballotMaryland House of Delegates District 36

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland Senate District 37 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Katie G. Clendaniel and Johnny Mautz. Candidate information follows official Caroline County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on the budget and agriculture.

When is the Maryland Senate District 37 election in Maryland?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Caroline County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Caroline County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot
Maryland House of Delegates District 37BMaryland Senate District 36See all 4 Caroline County races
Candidate profiles
Katie G. Clendaniel, full profileJohnny Mautz, full profileOfficial Maryland election office