State Senator in Legislative District 37, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Edmund J. Barrett — State Senator in Legislative District 37, Maryland

  Edmund J. Barrett is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Maryland State Senate for Legislative District 37. His campaign is focused on the upcoming Democratic primary election, which is scheduled to take place on June 23, 2026. This primary will determine the party's official nominee who will advance to the general election. The contest for the District 37 seat is defined as an open race, a situation that arises when no incumbent is running for re-election. This scenario often fosters a highly competitive political environment and presents a significant opportunity for new representation in the Maryland General Assembly. Barrett is contending for the nomination with the goal of representing the Democratic party and ultimately serving the interests of the constituents within District 37.

• Katie G. Clendaniel — State Senator in Legislative District 37, Maryland

  Katie G. Clendaniel is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland State Senate, seeking to represent Legislative District 37. She is running for election in the Democratic primary scheduled for June 23, 2026. Before her senatorial campaign, Clendaniel was deeply involved in local development as the Executive Director of Cambridge Main Street. In this leadership position, she was instrumental in organizing and managing key community events designed to promote the downtown district. Her responsibilities included overseeing popular annual traditions like the boat drop and the "Taste of Cambridge," initiatives that successfully fostered community engagement and supported the local economy by drawing residents and visitors to the area.

• Johnny Mautz — State Senator in Legislative District 37, Maryland

  John Mautz IV is a Republican State Senator representing Maryland's Legislative District 37, a position he assumed in 2023. Previously, he served in the Maryland House of Delegates for District 37B from 2015 to 2023. As a senator, he is a member of the Finance Committee. Before his election to the General Assembly, Mautz's career in public service included roles as counsel for the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, a special assistant for Governor Bob Ehrlich, and a legislative director for a member of Congress. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Dayton and a Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University. Mautz is also the owner of the Carpenter Street Saloon in St. Michaels.