Ashley Emerick

Ashley Emerick is a Democratic candidate seeking to represent District 1 in the Maryland State Senate. A lifelong resident of Allegany County, Emerick is a 2015 graduate of Frostburg State University. Her professional background is rooted in entrepreneurship; she owns a small business, a bakery she successfully launched during the COVID-19 shutdown. This firsthand experience navigating the local economy as an entrepreneur provided her with the direct motivation to run for public office. Emerick aims to apply her practical insights and advocate for the interests of Western Maryland in the state legislature. The Democratic primary election is scheduled for June 23, 2026, with the general election taking place on November 3, 2026.