Maryland General Assembly – District 45 (2026)

County/Region: Baltimore City
House Configuration: Multi-member (3 Delegates)
Political Lean: Strong Democrat
Status: Safe Democratic

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State Senate – District 45

Incumbent: Cory V. McCray, Democrat
Running Again: Y

Key Issues

• Public safety
• Education outcomes
• Housing affordability
• Economic revitalization

What to Watch

District 45 remains reliably Democratic. Primary contests are likely to shape outcomes.

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House of Delegates – District 45

Three at-large seats.

Candidates

Democrat

• Jackie Addison – Incumbent
• Chanel A. Branch
• George Johnson
• Stephanie Smith – Incumbent
• Robert Stokes, Sr.
• Caylin Young – Incumbent

Independent

• Renaud De’Aundre Brown (Green)
• Nichole McDonald (Unaffiliated)

Democratic primary will likely decide winners.

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MDBayNews Analysis

District 45 reflects Baltimore City’s ongoing debates over crime policy and economic redevelopment.