State Senator in Legislative District 2, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Eric Martin Van Buren — State Senator in Legislative District 2, Maryland

  Eric Martin Van Buren is a community advocate and nonprofit founder running as a Democratic candidate for the Maryland State Senate in Legislative District 2. His professional focus is on developing effective reentry programs, implementing violence interruption strategies, and providing vital community education. Van Buren's perspective is uniquely shaped by his personal history, which includes nearly two decades of incarceration in the federal prison system. While serving his time, he pursued extensive educational opportunities, earning certifications as a paralegal, mediator, and behavioral therapist. Upon his release, he has consistently applied his expertise to advocate for restorative justice and create pathways for successful community reintegration.

• Paul D. Corderman — State Senator in Legislative District 2, Maryland

  Paul D. Corderman is a Republican State Senator representing Maryland's Legislative District 2. He began his tenure in the Senate following an appointment on September 1, 2020, and was subsequently elected to a full term by voters in the November 2022 general election. His career in public service includes representing the same district in the Maryland House of Delegates from December 2017 to August 2020. Prior to his work in the state legislature, Corderman served his local community as a member of the Hagerstown City Council from 2016 to 2017. A native of Hagerstown, Maryland, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from the University of Maryland, College Park. His father, John P. Corderman, also served as a member of the Maryland Senate.