Despite some challenges, most legislators appear headed to reelection

Freshman Sen. Dalya Attar and longtime Sen. Nancy King appeared headed to defeat in Tuesday's primaries, while Senate President Bill Ferguson withstood his toughest primary challenge yet. But the overwhelming majority of state lawmakers won with relative ease.

By: Josh Kurtz, Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 1,364

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Despite some aggressive challenges, an overwhelming majority of state lawmakers who were seeking reelection in Tuesday’s primaries skated through with relative ease.

Only two state senators – freshman Sen. Dalya Attar (D-Baltimore City) and longtime Sen. Nancy King (D-Montgomery) – appeared headed for defeat in their primaries as of early Wednesday. And three delegates appeared to lose their primaries – while a few others endured close calls.

Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City), meanwhile, withstood …

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