Maryland’s 2024 Election: A Various Slate of Races and Ballot Measures

As the 2024 election cycle approaches, Maryland voters will face a various slate of races and ballot measures that will shape the state’s political landscape.

At the top of the ticket, Maryland’s traditional Democratic leanings will be put to the test as voters choose between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump for the presidency. The state has not supported a Republican presidential candidate since George H.W. Bush in 1988, but the 2024 race could prove competitive.

However, the most closely watched contest in Maryland is the battle for the open U.S. Senate seat. Democratic County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is facing off against former Governor Larry Hogan, who has won statewide elections twice before. This high-profile race has drawn significant national attention and campaign spending, with both parties vying to control the pivotal Senate chamber.

In addition to the Senate race, Maryland voters will also determine the winners of three open U.S. House seats. In the 2nd Congressional District, Republican Kim Klacik is running against Democratic Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski. Meanwhile, in the 6th District, Republican Neil Parrott is challenging Democrat April McClain-Delaney, who is married to former Congressman John Delaney.

Maryland voters will also determine the winners of three open U.S. House seats, as well as whether to re-elect Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.

While Maryland is not expected to be a major focus for the presidential candidates, the various slate of state and local races, combined with the high-stakes Senate contest, ensures that the 2024 election will be fiercely contested in the traditionally Democratic-leaning state.

As with past elections, the Associated Press will closely monitor the vote-counting process in Maryland and will only declare winners when it has determined there is no scenario that would allow the trailing candidates to close the gap. The AP will continue to provide comprehensive coverage of any newsworthy developments, such as candidate concessions or declarations of victory, while making clear that official winners have not yet been determined.