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2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Katie Fry Hester and Ben Hightower. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Katie Fry Hester (Democratic), Ben Hightower (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 9; Katie Fry Hester 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.
Democratic · Incumbent
Katie Fry Hester is the Democratic candidate for Maryland Senate District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
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Ben Hightower is the Republican candidate for Maryland Senate District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
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