State Senator in Legislative District 34, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Mary-Dulany James — State Senator in Legislative District 34, Maryland

  Mary-Dulany James is a Democratic politician representing District 34 in the Maryland Senate, a role she assumed on January 11, 2023. An attorney by profession, her public service career began with a 16-year tenure in the Maryland House of Delegates, where she represented District 34A from 1999 until 2015. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, James earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and subsequently obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law. Her successful 2022 Senate campaign followed previous unsuccessful bids for the same office in 2014 and 2018. Her narrow election victory marked a significant political shift, making her the first Democrat to represent District 34 in the state Senate since 1994.

• Blane H. Miller, III — State Senator in Legislative District 34, Maryland

  Blane H. Miller, III is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland State Senate in Legislative District 34. A native of Havre de Grace, Maryland, Miller served for eight years in the U.S. Navy before being honorably discharged. After his military service, he founded a construction consulting firm. His political platform centers on the sustainability of Social Security and Medicare, immigration, and abortion rights. Miller has prior campaign experience, having run for Harford County Executive and the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a self-described moderate Democrat, bringing a blend of military and business experience to his legislative candidacy in Maryland.

• Raj Goel — State Senator in Legislative District 34, Maryland

  Raj Goel is a Republican candidate for the Maryland State Senate in Legislative District 34. An author and entrepreneur, Goel is an IT and cybersecurity expert with over two decades of professional experience. He founded Brainlink, a company that provides IT solutions to various sectors, including the finance, healthcare, and property management industries. Goel is a frequent speaker at conferences, addressing topics related to cybersecurity and privacy law. His stated political platform includes improving access to higher education, supporting small businesses, and attracting investment to underserved neighborhoods, aiming to bring a solutions-focused approach to Annapolis.