Mary Beth Carozza

Mary Beth Carozza, a Republican running for reelection to the Maryland Senate in District 38, has represented Somerset, Worcester and Wicomico counties since 2019. A graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, Carozza earned bachelor's and master's degrees from The Catholic University of America. Before entering the Maryland General Assembly, she held positions in Congress, the U.S. Department of Defense and the administration of former Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich.

Carozza was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014 before winning election to the state Senate in 2018. She serves on the Senate Education, Energy and the Environment Committee, the Executive Nominations Committee and legislative committees focused on children and families and the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays. She is also a member of the Maryland Veterans Caucus.

Carozza's legislative priorities include:

• Public safety
• Education
• Veterans' services
• Agriculture
• Economic development

She has emphasized supporting small businesses, farmers, watermen and first responders while advocating for environmental protections and resources for Eastern Shore communities. Her work also focuses on protecting coastal areas and addressing issues affecting families across District 38.