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State Senator · Legislative District 32 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
This candidate has withdrawn. Information below reflects their filing at the time of withdrawal.
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 racePamela Beidle is a Maryland State Senator representing District 32 who began her legislative service on the County Council in 1998 and served in the House of Delegates from 2006 to 2018 before joining the Senate in 2019. She has chaired the Finance Committee since 2023 and previously chaired the Executive Nominations Committee, while also serving as a board member for Arundel Federal Savings Bank and the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Beidle describes herself as an active community member with over 40 years of involvement in local chambers and organizations like the YWCA. According to news reports from February 2026, she withdrew her name from the Senate re-election ballot at the filing deadline to retire after her term ended. She stated that she and her husband want a life where they can travel and downsize, tapping Delegate Mark Chang to succeed her in District 32.
Sources: Campaign website
"The Chesapeake Bay is one of Maryland's true treasures. We all need to work together to protect our environment for future generations."
"All Marylanders deserve affordable health care. Affordable and reliable health care is a basic human right."
"Small business is the heart of our local economy. Supporting small businesses, minority businesses and local businesses helps our community thrive."
"We are fighting for you here in Maryland." (Regarding federal government shutdown impact on residents)
"I vow to work tirelessly to protect the people of this great state."
Source: pambeidle.com
Environment
Beidle advocates for protecting the Chesapeake Bay, reducing emissions, and addressing climate change through legislation like the Climate Solutions Act of 2022.
“"The Chesapeake Bay is one of Maryland's true treasures. We all need to work together to protect our environment for future generations... We passed the Climate Solutions Act of 2022 (SB528) to set bold, aggressive, and practical goals for reducing Maryland's emissions of greenhouse gases by 60% by 2030 and reaching net neutral emissions by 2045."”
Transportation
She emphasizes that improving transportation infrastructure will directly improve the quality of life for all residents.
“"Improving transportation will improve the quality of life for all Marylanders."”
Gun Safety
Beidle supports legislation prohibiting the purchase of machine guns, bump stocks, ghost guns and assault weapons.
“"Recent legislation that Pam supported prohibits the purchase of machine guns, bump stocks, ghost guns and assault weapons. Maryland is ranked 7th in the country for Gun Law Strength by Everytown."”
Education
She supports the Blueprint for Education to ensure all students benefit from a world-class education.
“"All of Maryland's students will benefit from the Blueprint. Each and every child deserves a world-class education."”
Small Business
Beidle highlights that supporting small, minority, and local businesses is essential for community thriving.
“"Supporting small businesses, minority businesses and local businesses helps our community thrive."”
Health Care
She views affordable and reliable health care as a basic human right for all Marylanders.
“"Affordable and reliable health care is a basic human right. All Marylanders deserve affordable health care."”
Veterans
Beidle expresses honor for veterans and thanks them for their service to the country.
“"We honor our Veterans and thank them for their service to our country."”
Seniors
She prioritizes providing services to seniors and keeping them in their own homes.
“"Providing services to our seniors and making every effort to keep them in their own homes should be our priority."”
Maryland Matters reports that Beidle withdrew from the 2026 Senate race at the filing deadline, intending to retire after her term ended. She tapped Delegate Mark Chang to run for her seat in District 32 following a call to him minutes before the deadline. The article notes she is a 20-year veteran of the legislature and had initially considered retirement but received encouragement from Senate President Bill Ferguson.
“"The Chesapeake Bay is one of Maryland's true treasures. We all need to work together to protect our environment for future generations."”
Source“"Improving transportation will improve the quality of life for all Marylanders."”
Source“"Recent legislation that Pam supported prohibits the purchase of machine guns, bump stocks, ghost guns and assault weapons."”
Source“"All of Maryland's students will benefit from the Blueprint. Each and every child deserves a world-class education."”
Source“"Supporting small businesses, minority businesses and local businesses helps our community thrive."”
Source“"Affordable and reliable health care is a basic human right. All Marylanders deserve affordable health care."”
Source“"We honor our Veterans and thank them for their service to our country."”
Source“"Providing services to our seniors and making every effort to keep them in their own homes should be our priority."”
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