Biography
Lara Westdorp is the Democratic candidate for Maryland State Senate District 4 in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which incumbent William Folden (R) is also running.[1] A healthcare professional, she advanced from the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary.[1]
Westdorp earned a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University in 1990 and a graduate degree from the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs in 1992.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a small business owner and mother whose public service career ranged from local and state boards and commissions to the Maryland General Assembly, Congress and the White House.[2]
Westdorp said in the survey that she is running for elected office for the first time and listed support for lowering the cost of essentials, a livable wage, term limits for elected officials, labor unions, and control on data center development.[2] She also listed opposition to unlawful actions by ICE and 287(g) programs, to raising property, income or sales taxes for everyday residents, and to new power lines.[2]
- 1.Lara Westdorp - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Lara Westdorp - 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 4
Lara Westdorp is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Maryland Senate District 4 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.