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2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cheryl C. Kagan and Helene Meister. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Cheryl C. Kagan (Democratic), Helene Meister (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 17; Cheryl C. Kagan 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
Cheryl C. Kagan is the Democratic candidate for Maryland Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Campaign site →Republican
Helene Meister is the Republican candidate for Maryland Senate District 17 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.