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Somerset County, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 38

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2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lino V. Cressotti and Mary Beth Carozza. Candidate information follows official Somerset County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Lino V. Cressotti (Democratic), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 38; Mary Beth Carozza 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.

Lino V. Cressotti

Democratic

Lino V. Cressotti is the Democratic candidate for Maryland Senate District 38 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.

Mary Beth Carozza

Mary Beth Carozza

Republican · Incumbent

Mary Beth Carozza is the Republican candidate for Maryland Senate District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

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