1998 Maryland Senate election
The 1998 Maryland Senate election were held on November 3, 1998, to elect senators in all 47 districts of the Maryland Senate. Members were elected in single-member constituencies to four-year terms. These elections were held concurrently with various federal and state elections, including for Governor of Maryland.
Summary
Closest races
Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:Retiring incumbents
Republicans
- District 33: David R. Craig retired to run for Harford County Executive.
Incumbents defeated
In primary elections
Democrats
- District 24: Decatur "Bucky" Trotter lost renomination to Nathaniel Exum.
- District 44: John D. Jefferies lost renomination to Clarence Mitchell IV.
Republicans
- District 3: John W. Derr lost renomination to Alex Mooney.
- District 9: F. Vernon Boozer lost renomination to Andy Harris.
In general elections
Democrats
- District 35: Donald C. Fry lost to J. Robert Hooper.