From The Banner · Pamela Wood · · 1m
Democrats flip Frederick County district
Democrat Lara Westdorp defeats Republican Bill Folden in Frederick County Senate race.
In brief
Democrat Lara Westdorp defeats Republican Bill Folden in Frederick County Senate race. Democrat Lara Westdorp wins Frederick County Senate seat over Bill Folden, expanding Democratic majority in Maryland Senate to 35. Originally reported by The Banner.
Election result
Democrat Lara Westdorp defeats Republican Bill Folden in Frederick County Senate race.
Folden's background
Folden was elected to the Maryland Senate in 2022 and previously served in the House of Delegates.
Folden's campaign
Folden brought a conservative law-and-order perspective to the Senate and clashed with liberal members on the Judicial Proceedings Committee.
Westdorp's background
Westdorp was chief of staff to former state Sen. Ron Young and owns a Frederick reflexology business.
Westdorp's victory
Westdorp credited victory to grassroots support and coordination among Democratic candidates.
Folden's comments
Folden said he had no regrets about his service but felt swept up in frustrations with President Donald Trump.
Folden's defeat
Folden conceded defeat after counting continued, with Westdorp having more votes.
The big picture
Democrat Lara Westdorp wins Frederick County Senate seat over Bill Folden, expanding Democratic majority in Maryland Senate to 35.
