Carozza, Mautz Win Maryland Senate Re-Election

Republican incumbents Mary Beth Carozza and Johnny Mautz are projected to retain their Maryland state Senate seats in the November 3, 2026 election.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections

Carozza, Mautz Win Maryland Senate Re-Election

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WMDT projected that Maryland Senators Mary Beth Carozza and Johnny Mautz will win re-election. As of 10:30 p.m. on election night, Carozza held nearly 64 percent of the vote over Democratic challenger Lino Cressotti, while Mautz held 58.5 percent over Democratic challenger Katie G. Clendaniel.

Why it matters

The projected wins would keep two long-serving legislators in the state Senate, where both have held prior roles in the Maryland legislature. Their districts cover parts of the Eastern Shore, making the results significant for representation in those counties.

As of 10:30 p.m., Carozza had won nearly 64 percent of the vote with 70 of 76 precincts reporting, while Mautz had secured 58.5 percent with all 99 precincts reporting. The figures are election-night counts, and the source did not provide certified final totals.

The players

Mary Beth Carozza

Maryland state senator representing the 38th District since 2018, having served in the state legislature since 2014.

Johnny Mautz

Maryland state senator representing the 37th District since 2022, who serves as ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee and was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2014.

WMDT

Television station serving the Delmarva Peninsula that projected the outcome of the Maryland Senate races.

The details

Carozza represents Maryland's 38th Senate District, which covers parts of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties. Mautz represents the 37th Senate District, which includes all of Dorchester County and parts of Talbot, Caroline and Wicomico counties.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Maryland state Senate election held.
2014: Carozza and Mautz first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates.
2018: Carozza elected to the Maryland State Senate.
2022: Mautz elected to the Maryland State Senate.
10:30 p.m. on election night: Vote counts reported showing both incumbents leading.

Political Context

Both races were contested within the existing Maryland Senate district lines that cover the Eastern Shore. The projected results show the incumbents retaining seats in districts where their Democratic challengers had to compete across multiple counties.

For voters in the 37th and 38th Senate Districts, the projected results determine which legislators will represent them in Annapolis for the next term. The outcome affects local representation on policy matters handled by the state Senate across Maryland.

The takeaway

Election-night projections can shift as remaining votes are counted, so readers should look to certified results from Maryland election officials for final outcomes. Checking district boundaries can also help voters confirm which Senate race applies to their address.