Maryland became the 7th state on April 28, 1788.
Civic life here is shaped by the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore, Annapolis, federal employment around Washington, ports, biotechnology, military installations, suburbs, farms, and transportation corridors. Public decisions often involve schools, Bay restoration, housing, commuting, public safety, health care, and regional growth. Below this context sit the practical tools: Maryland’s delegation, state government, and where to verify both.
Manly deeds, womanly words
State Motto
Maryland's voice in Congress.
Every state has two senators. Its number of representatives is set by population and can change after each census.
Maryland's Delegation
Choose a member to see their contact information, congressional work, and committee assignments.
Senator
Angela Alsobrooks (Democrat)
Senator
Chris Van Hollen (Democrat)
District 1
Andy Harris (Republican)
District 2
Johnny Olszewski (Democrat)
District 3
Sarah Elfreth (Democrat)
District 4
Glenn Ivey (Democrat)
District 5
Steny Hoyer (Democrat)
District 6
April McClain Delaney (Democrat)
District 7
Kweisi Mfume (Democrat)
District 8
Jamie Raskin (Democrat)
The states are the laboratories of democracy.
Justice Louis BrandeisState Leadership
Governor
Wes Moore (Democratic)
Lieutenant Governor
Aruna Miller (Democratic)
Quick Facts
Capital
Annapolis
Population
Approximately 6.27 million
Electoral votes
10
Congressional districts
8
Official Links
Use these sources to check current state records, filings, elections, and public notices.
