State Senator in Legislative District 33, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Dawn D. Gile — State Senator in Legislative District 33, Maryland

  Dawn D. Gile is a Democratic member of the Maryland State Senate, where she has represented Legislative District 33 in Anne Arundel County since January 11, 2023. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, on January 1, 1980, Gile's academic background includes a bachelor's degree from Rockford University and a Juris Doctor from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. By profession, she is an attorney and holds bar admissions in Maryland, Illinois, and the District of Columbia. Before her election to the state legislature, she was active in various professional organizations, including a prominent role as president of the Military Spouse JD Network. In the Maryland State Senate, she serves on the Finance Committee.

• Amy Leahy — State Senator in Legislative District 33, Maryland

  Amy Leahy is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Maryland State Senate to represent District 33. Her candidacy is for the 2026 election cycle, with the Republican primary scheduled for June 23, 2026, and the general election to be held on November 3, 2026. An active participant in her local Republican party, Leahy has demonstrated leadership through her role as the president of the Severna Park Republican Women's Club. Her political engagement also includes participation in state-level legislative processes, having previously submitted formal testimony concerning the redistricting maps in Maryland. This background highlights her experience within party organizations and state political discourse.