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State Senator · Legislative District 4 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
Maryland State Senators represent their local districts in the General Assembly, where they propose and vote on laws covering issues like education, transportation, and public safety. They are responsible for approving the state’s annual budget and have the unique power to confirm or reject the Governor’s appointments for judges and agency leaders. This office is critical because its decisions determine how state tax dollars are spent and which policies govern your local community.
View all candidates in this raceLara Westdorp is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland State Senate in District 4. A small business owner and lifelong resident of Frederick County, she has over 25 years of experience in public service working with officials across the political spectrum. Her background includes serving on local and state boards and commissions, as well as engaging in community advocacy such as traffic mitigation efforts. Westdorp describes herself as an advocate for individual rights, clean water, and the preservation of wild spaces. She is a mother and wife who grew up in a small town surrounded by family farms and chose Frederick County as the place to raise her own family. She aims to represent the issues important to her constituents and elevate their voices in Annapolis.
Sources: Campaign website
Ready to work for the people of Frederick County on Day 1, by building on over 25 years of public service experience working with officials from all political parties.
Lara is a small business owner, mom, wife, and life long advocate for wild spaces, clean water, and individual rights.
Your Senator should represent issues that are important to you. Please let us know what issues concern you. Every vote matters in 2026.
Tell all your friends, family, and neighbors about our campaign to elevate your voice in Annapolis.
Source: westdorp4senate.com
Environmental Conservation
Westdorp identifies as a lifelong advocate for preserving natural areas and protecting water quality.
“life long advocate for wild spaces, clean water”
Community Representation
She emphasizes her intent to elevate the specific concerns of Frederick County residents in the state capital and maintain open communication with voters.
“our campaign to elevate your voice in Annapolis... Your Senator should represent issues that are important to you.”
Local Infrastructure
Her community involvement includes practical efforts to manage the impacts of local growth and development.
“traffic mitigation efforts in her neighborhood”
Lara Westdorp is the Democratic challenger for the District 4 state Senate seat, where she is running against Republican incumbent William "Bill" Folden. Local reporting identifies her as a small-business owner participating in a cycle where nearly all Frederick County legislative races are contested. Her candidacy was finalized following the close of the 2026 election cycle filing period.
“life long advocate for wild spaces, clean water”
Source“Lara is a small business owner”
Source“traffic mitigation efforts in her neighborhood”
Source“Where Lara Stands Immigration Education Quality of Life”
Source“Where Lara Stands Immigration Education Quality of Life”
Source“Having grown up in a small town surrounded by family farms, much like her grandparents farm”
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