State Senator in Legislative District 31, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Brent Mulrooney — State Senator in Legislative District 31, Maryland

  Brent Mulrooney is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland State Senate, representing Legislative District 31. His career has been dedicated to national security, and he currently serves as a Cyber Warfare Operator in the Air Force Reserve. Mulrooney's platform is built on addressing core community issues through specific policy goals. He advocates for lowering electricity costs, strengthening public education, and enhancing consumer protections. Additionally, his priorities include ensuring affordable and accessible healthcare for all residents, promoting government integrity to build public trust, and maintaining essential infrastructure to support the district's needs and future development.

• Nicholaus Kipke — State Senator in Legislative District 31, Maryland

  Nicholaus Kipke is a Republican candidate for State Senator in Maryland's Legislative District 31. He represented District 31 in the Maryland House of Delegates from 2007 to 2023, serving as the House Minority Leader from 2013 to 2021. During his legislative career, he was a member of multiple committees, including the Health and Government Operations Committee. Born in Baltimore, Kipke is a graduate of Chesapeake High School and attended Anne Arundel Community College. His professional experience includes working as a restaurant manager before joining the manufacturer representative firm REPS & Associates, Inc., where he became vice president in 2000.