Who are the senators from Maryland?

Maryland is represented by Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks in the U.S. Senate. Both are Democratics.

Maryland senate race 2026

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (Democratic-MD) is the current senator from Maryland. Maryland is heavily Democratic (D+31).

Maryland senate election results

In the most recent statewide Senate race, the result was 65.45% Democratic and 34.55% Republican. 2,550,534 total votes were cast. Maryland is heavily Democratic (D+31).

Maryland unemployment and economic indicators

The unemployment rate in Maryland is 4.9%. 6.3% of residents are uninsured. The poverty rate is 6.4%. Source: Census ACS.

What is the median income in Maryland?

The median household income in Maryland is $103,678. Median rent is $1,705. Median home value is $419,900. Source: Census ACS.

Maryland racial demographics

Maryland is 12.5% Hispanic, 48.2% White, 29.4% Black, 6.6% Asian. The median age is 39.4. Source: Census ACS.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen, Democratic from Maryland

Senator · Maryland

Chris Van Hollen

State of Maryland

Senator Chris Van Hollen represents 6,206,011 residents of Maryland. The state has estimated median household income of $103,678 and unemployment rate of 4.9%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

6,206,011Population

↑ 44,304

$103,678Median Incomenat'l $37,585

↑ $5,217

4.9%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%

↓ 0.2%

6.4%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%

↑ 0.2%

67.6%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%

→ no change

$1,705Median Rentnat'l $1,163

↑ $107

4.2%Public Transitnat'l 5%

→ no change

31.1 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min

↓ 0.9 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

Maryland State Demographics

Median Age 39.4 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 67.6% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 43.5% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 6.4% (vs 12.4%) · Income $103,678 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District

Immigration policyRent burden

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (39.4 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 30–39 at 13.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

A majority-minority district. White residents are the largest group at 48.2%. Also significant: Black (29.4%), Hispanic (12.5%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

43.5% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, above the 33.7% national average. 8.8% of residents lack a high school diploma. 20.8% hold a post-graduate degree.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $103,678, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 67.6% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,705. Median home value is $419,900.

How People Get to Work

64.7% drive alone. Average commute is 31.1 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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