UNCLASSIFIED // FOR PUBLIC RELEASE SYS TIME --:--:--
DIR-02 / CANDIDATE FILES / LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 34 / FILE #C-187
PHOTO ON FILE
STATUS: RESEARCHING

Mary-Dulany James

DEMOCRATIC State Senator - Legislative District 34
JURISDICTION
Harford County
OFFICE LEVEL
State Legislature
CONTACT
// CAMPAIGN & CONTACT

// TLDR

HIGH

Mary-Dulany James, a Democrat, is the incumbent State Senator for Maryland’s Legislative District 34, encompassing parts of Harford County. She has a long history of public service, having served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1999 to 2015, and was elected to the State Senate in 2022. James is known for her moderate-to-conservative Democratic stance and focus on local issues pertinent to Harford County.

⛓ 3 SOURCES
[1] Mary-Dulany James, Maryland State Senator — "Member of Senate since January 11, 2023. Member, Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2023-; Executive Nominations Committee, 2023-; Joint Com..." PRIMARY
[2] Mary-Dulany James — "James was sworn into the Maryland Senate on January 11, 2023. She is a member of the Judicial Proceedings Committee and the Executive Nom..." PRIMARY
[3] Senate Profiles — "Mary-Dulany James (D) is a long-time Maryland legislator representing Senate District 34 (primarily Harford County, with parts of Cecil C..." PRIMARY

// BIO

HIGH UNVERIFIABLE

This section could not be verified and is not available.

// POLICY POSITIONS

MEDIUM

Criminal Law: Advocated for stricter penalties for child pornography offenses.

Criminal Procedure: Supported the admission of out-of-court statements in second-degree assault cases.

Transportation: Proposed legislation to address issues related to vehicle towing from parking lots.

Public Safety: Aimed to modify procedures for police-initiated towing.

Transportation: Advocated for the establishment of a workgroup to study state laws on electric bicycles.

Criminal Law: Supported legislation to penalize the distribution of heroin or fentanyl resulting in death or serious bodily injury.

Housing Discrimination: Advocated for prohibiting housing discrimination against individuals with service dogs.

Child Welfare: Supported the disclosure of reports and records related to child abuse and neglect.

Consumer Protection: Co-sponsored legislation to curb spam calls.

Victim Services: Co-sponsored legislation to supplement federal funding and support for victim services programs.

⛓ 2 SOURCES
[1] Members - Senator Mary-Dulany James — "SB0221 /CH0530 (HB0670) Criminal Law - Child Pornography - Prohibitions and Penalties" PRIMARY
[2] Members - Senator Mary-Dulany James — "Primary sponsor of SB0535, Human Relations - Housing Discrimination - Service Dogs." PRIMARY

// VOTING RECORD

HIGH UNVERIFIABLE

This section could not be verified and is not available.

// CAMPAIGN FINANCE

MEDIUM

Total raised: 287366

As of: 2026-01-14

⛓ 3 SOURCES
[1] Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System (unavailable) — "The Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System (MDCRIS) provides public access to campaign finance data for candidates and committees..." PRIMARY
[2] 2026 Maryland Senate election — "Campaign finance reports as of January 14, 2026 Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand Mary-Dulany James (D) | $287,366 | $25,947 | $3..." PRIMARY
[3] Campaign Finance — "The campaign finance database can be used to: Review information about campaign committees. Review filed reports submitted by Campaign Fi..." PRIMARY

// ENDORSEMENTS

LOW UNVERIFIABLE

This section could not be verified and is not available.

// DISCLAIMER

This candidate profile was generated using AI-assisted research and is not official ballot information. While we strive for accuracy and verify all cited sources, errors may occur. Always consult official election resources at elections.maryland.gov for authoritative information.

Found an error? Report it here.