# Democrats flip Frederick County district

> Democrat Lara Westdorp defeats Republican Bill Folden in Frederick County Senate race.
- Title: Democrats flip Frederick County district · The Banner
- Summary: Democrat Lara Westdorp defeats Republican Bill Folden in Frederick County Senate race.
- Keywords: frederick county, lara westdorp, bill folden, maryland senate, democrat, republican, election results, senate race, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/bill-folden-defeated-frederick-county-elections-LZDVYTS6WNEGJOX3JF4CMLLCWU
- Author: Pamela Wood
- Published: 2026-11-07T15:37:03.057+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: frederick county, lara westdorp, bill folden, maryland senate, democrat, republican, election results, senate race, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Democrat Lara Westdorp wins Frederick County Senate seat over Bill Folden, expanding Democratic majority in Maryland Senate to 35.