State
State Senator, 37th 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
Katie G. ClendanielDemocratic
No documented position found.
Johnny MautzRepublican
- Opposes new fees and borrowing to balance the budget.
Economy & jobs
Katie G. ClendanielDemocratic
- Pledges to fight rising utility bills.
- Supports expanding registered apprenticeships.
Johnny MautzRepublican
- Led a push for emergency relief for watermen.
Roads & infrastructure
Katie G. ClendanielDemocratic
- Supports investing in roads, bridges, broadband and water systems.
Johnny MautzRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Katie G. ClendanielDemocratic
No documented position found.
Johnny MautzRepublican
- Sponsored a ban on weather engineering.In office
Health & human services
Katie G. ClendanielDemocratic
- Supports abortion rights.
- Pledges to protect rural hospitals and access to providers.
Johnny MautzRepublican
- Opposed cuts to developmental disability self-directed care.
- Sponsored insurance coverage for long-term Lyme disease treatment.In office
Government & transparency
Katie G. ClendanielDemocratic
No documented position found.
Johnny MautzRepublican
- Opposed the 2026 mid-decade congressional redistricting bill.
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.