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| Maryland State Senate District 10 | ||
| Current incumbent | Delores Kelley  | |
| Population | 117,105 | |
| Race | 56.87% Black, 34.38% White, 3.96% Asian, 2.60% Two or More Races, 1.88% Other, 0.28% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.04% Pacific Islander | |
Maryland's tenth state senate district is held by Democratic Senator Delores Kelley.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 117,105 civilians reside within Maryland's tenth state senate district. Maryland state senators represent an average of 128,180 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 122,842 residents.
Members of the Maryland State Senate serve four-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Maryland legislators assume office the second Wednesday in January after the election.
Section 9 of Article 3 of the Maryland Constitution states, "A person is eligible to serve as a Senator or Delegate, who on the date of his election, (1) is a citizen of the State of Maryland, (2) has resided therein for at least one year next preceding that date, and (3) if the district which he has been chosen to represent has been established for at least six months prior to the date of his election, has resided in that district for six months next preceding that date.
If the district which the person has been chosen to represent has been established less than six months prior to the date of his election, then in addition to (1) and (2) above, he shall have resided in the district for as long as it has been established.
A person is eligible to serve as a Senator, if he has attained the age of twenty-five years, or as a Delegate, if he has attained the age of twenty-one years, on the date of his election."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $50,330/year | $106/day for lodging; $47/day for meals. |
The Governor is responsible for filling all vacancies in the senate.
The Governor has 30 days after the vacancy to make an appointment based on the recommendations of the political party committee that holds the vacant seat. The political party committee has up to 30 days after the vacancy to submit a list of recommended candidates to the Governor. If the party committee fails to act within the 30 day deadline, the Governor has 15 days to appoint a person from the political party that last held the seat.
The person appointed to the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.
Incumbent Delores Kelley (D) defeated Stephanie Boston (R) in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 10 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Delores Kelley (D) |
80.3
|
38,005 |
|
|
Stephanie Boston (R) |
19.5
|
9,229 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.2
|
74 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 47,308 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Incumbent Delores Kelley defeated Rob Johnson and Lawrence Williams in the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 10 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Delores Kelley (D) |
66.3
|
10,509 |
|
|
Rob Johnson (D) |
21.9
|
3,476 | |
|
|
Lawrence Williams (D) |
11.7
|
1,861 | |
|
|
Total votes: 15,846 |
Stephanie Boston advanced from the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 10 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Stephanie Boston (R) |
100
|
1,512 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,512 |
Elections for the Maryland State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 25, 2014. Incumbent Delores Kelley defeated Stephanie Boston and Pat Kelly in the Democratic primary and has no ballot opposition in the general election. Boston ran as a write-in candidate in the general election.
Maryland State Senate District 10, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Delores Kelley Incumbent |
99.4% | 30,448 | |
| Democratic | Stephanie Boston (write-in) | 0.6% | 195 | |
| Total Votes | 30,643 | |||
Maryland State Senate, District 10 Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Delores Kelley Incumbent |
69.5% | 9,048 |
| Stephanie Boston | 19.7% | 2,565 |
| Pat Kelly | 10.8% | 1,400 |
| Total Votes | 13,013 | |
Elections for the office of Maryland State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 14, 2010, and a general election on November 2, 2010. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 6, 2010. Incumbent Delores Kelley (D) defeated write-in candidate Stephanie Boston (D) in the general election. Kelley defeated Boston and Pat Kelly in the Democratic primary.
Maryland State Senate, District 10, General Election, 2010
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Delores Kelley Incumbent |
98.8% | 37,327 | |
| Democratic | Stephanie Boston (write-in) | 1.2% | 438 | |
| Total Votes | 37,765 | |||
Maryland State Senate, District 10 Democratic Primary, 2010
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Delores Kelley Incumbent |
67.4% | 10,472 |
| Pat Kelly | 19% | 2,945 |
| Stephanie Boston | 13.6% | 2,110 |
| Total Votes | 15,527 | |
From 2002 to 2014, candidates for Maryland State Senate District 10 raised a total of $627,101. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $44,793 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Maryland State Senate District 10
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $150,855 | 3 | $50,285 |
| 2012 | $42,805 | 1 | $42,805 |
| 2010 | $81,478 | 3 | $27,159 |
| 2008 | $62,755 | 1 | $62,755 |
| 2006 | $93,344 | 3 | $31,115 |
| 2004 | $66,105 | 1 | $66,105 |
| 2002 | $129,759 | 2 | $64,880 |
| Total | $627,101 | 14 | $44,793 |
