Biography
Katie Clendaniel is the Democratic candidate for Maryland State Senate District 37 in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which incumbent Johnny Mautz (R) is also running.[1] She advanced from the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary and works in community development.[1]
Clendaniel earned a bachelor's degree from Massey University in 2004 and a graduate degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 2009.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she is a mother and a working professional on the Eastern Shore who has spent more than 20 years supporting community and economic development in the region, including work with local organizations and governments on rural transportation, senior, housing and disability services.[2] She described herself as an Eastern Shore native whose parents were both educators in Dorchester County for over 30 years.[2]
Clendaniel listed three campaign priorities in the survey: expanding access to health care and training rural doctors through residency programs, state economic development incentives designed for the Eastern Shore and other rural areas, and investment in local infrastructure.[2]
- 1.Katie Clendaniel - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Katie Clendaniel - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Maryland Senate District 37
Katie Clendaniel is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Maryland Senate District 37 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
