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2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Foote and Justin Ready. Candidate information follows official Frederick County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Gary Foote (Democratic), Justin Ready (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 5; Justin Ready is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Not on the November ballot: Justin Ready, the sitting member per the 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.
Democratic
Gary Foote is the Democratic candidate for Maryland Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was listed on the State Board of Elections' candidate filing as of September 8, 2026.
Republican · Incumbent
Justin Ready is the Republican candidate for Maryland Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
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