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Washington County, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 1

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2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ashley Emerick and Mike McKay. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Ashley Emerick (Democratic), Mike McKay (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 1; Mike McKay 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.

Ashley Emerick

Democratic

Ashley Emerick is the Democratic candidate for Maryland Senate District 1 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.

Mike McKay

Mike McKay

Republican · Incumbent

Mike McKay is the Republican candidate for Maryland Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

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