Please see below for a summary of all state and federal races.  Note that while races are NOT “official,” they are based on latest returns and we feel confident in the outcome in many districts.  BOTTOM LINE – OTHER THAN HOGAN, AND A VERY FEW LEGISLATIVE EXCEPTIONS, MARYLAND DID EXPERIENCE A “BLUE WAVE”.

Governor: Consistent with polling, Republican Governor Larry Hogan defeated Democrat Ben Jealous, 56.4%-42.4%.

Legislative and Congressional Summary:

State Senate:

• The GOP picked up one net seat.
• Democrats now have a 32-15 majority and retain a veto proof majority.
• Two incumbents lost:  Democrat Jim Mathias and Republican Gail Bates.
• The GOP (West) picked up the open Brochin seat (District 42)
• Many new members of the Senate

Races of Note:

In the unsuccessful GOP “Drive for Five” effort to hold off Democratic veto overrides, here are the key Senate races:

Dist. 3 – Democratic Incumbent Ron Young defeated Republican Craig Giangrande

8 – Democratic Incumbent Kathy Klausmeier defeated Republican Delegate Christian Miele

9 – Democratic Katie Fry Hester defeated Incumbent Republican Gail Bates

30 – Open Democratic Seat: Democrat Sarah Elfreth defeated Former Republican Delegate Ron George

32 – Open Democratic Seat: Democratic Delegate Pam Beidle defeated Republican County Councilman John Grasso

34 – Republican Incumbent Bob Cassilly defeated Former Delegate Mary Dulany James

38 – Republican Delegate Mary Beth Carozza defeated Democratic Incumbent Jim Mathias

42 – Open Democratic Seat: Republican Delegate Chris West defeated Democrat Robbie Leonard

State House:

• Democrats picked up seven seats and now have a 98-43 majority and retain a veto proof majority.

Races of Note:

• GOP lost two open seats (30A and 42B) and following incumbents lost:
  • 3B – Folden
  • 8 – Cluster
  • 9B – Flanagan
  • 29B – Rey
  • 34A – Glass

County Races of Note:

Anne Arundel – Democrat Steuart Pittman defeated Republican Incumbent Steve Schuh

• Democrats retain a 4-3 council majority

Baltimore County – Open Democratic seat:  Democratic John “Johnny O” Olszewski defeated Republican Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer

• Democrats retains 4-3 council majority

Frederick County – Democratic Incumbent Jan Garner defeated Republican Delegate Kathy Afzali

• Republicans retain control of the council 4-3

Howard County – Democratic County Councilman Calvin Ball defeats Republican Incumbent Alan Kittleman

• Democrats retain  a 4-1 council majority

Montgomery County – Open Democratic seat: Democratic Nominee County Councilman Marc Elrich won