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State Senator, 33rd District

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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.

Public safety

  • Amy LeahyRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Dawn D. GileDemocratic

    • Sponsored a school mapping data program for first responders.

Education

  • Amy LeahyRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Dawn D. GileDemocratic

    • Supports slowing Blueprint pace before raising new revenue.

Economy & jobs

  • Amy LeahyRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Dawn D. GileDemocratic

    • Voted for the Utility RELIEF Act on energy costs.

Environment & parks

  • Amy LeahyRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Dawn D. GileDemocratic

    • Voted for the Whole Watershed and Chesapeake Bay Legacy acts.

Health & human services

  • Amy LeahyRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Dawn D. GileDemocratic

    • Supports abortion rights; led the constitutional amendment floor debate.
    • Supports expanding the Prescription Drug Affordability Board's authority.

Government & transparency

  • Amy LeahyRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Dawn D. GileDemocratic

    • Sponsored the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act.

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.