Population: 5,508,909
Size: 9,774 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. Mar 4 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Kerry) 56% v. 43%
Lower House
Total seats: 141
Party breakdown: 106D/35R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: 2010
Upper House
Total seats: 47
Party breakdown: 33D/14R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: 2010
Constitutional Offices
Governor: D
Lt. Governor: D
Secretary of State: D
Attorny General: D
Next election: 2010
Senate
Barbara Milkulski (D)
Next election: 2010
Challengers:
Ben Cardin (D)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 8
Party breakdown: 6(D) 2(R)
Competitive districts:
Maryland Democratic Party
188 Main Street Suite 1 - Google Maps [1]
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 269-8818
webdem@mddems.org [2]
www.mddems.org [3]
The governor and legislature are in charge of legislative redistricting; both submit plans which must be passed by the Legislature. The state redistricting plan cannot be vetoed by the Governor; however, if the legislature fails to pass a plan in time, the governor's plan as submitted goes into effect.