State
State Senator, 2nd District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Maryland laws and the state budget and confirms the Governor's appointments.
Taxes & budget
Eric Martin Van BurenDemocratic
- Pledges line-by-line review of contracts and tax credits.
Paul D. CordermanRepublican
- Offered budget amendments to balance budget without tax increases.
- Sponsored an income tax break for food bank donations.In office
Public safety
Eric Martin Van BurenDemocratic
- Proposes $1 million CARE program for nonviolent crises.
- Pledges to target traffickers, gangs and predatory businesses.
Paul D. CordermanRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Eric Martin Van BurenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Paul D. CordermanRepublican
- Sponsored a public school construction funding bill.In office
- Sponsored nonresident tuition exemption for public safety families.In office
Economy & jobs
Eric Martin Van BurenDemocratic
- Proposes using Edwards Fund dollars to create jobs.
Paul D. CordermanRepublican
- Sponsored sales tax exemption for Washington County redevelopment area.In office
Government & transparency
Eric Martin Van BurenDemocratic
- Supports mail ballots, drop boxes and homebound ballot collection.
Paul D. CordermanRepublican
- Supports faster certification of election results.
Courts & justice
Eric Martin Van BurenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Paul D. CordermanRepublican
- Sponsored a bill on postconviction release in young-victim deaths.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.