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Del. Harris Secures Votes to Fill Senate Vacancy

December 1, 2025

Delegate Kevin Harris has won the support of Democratic Central Committees in Prince George's, Charles, and Calvert counties to fill a vacant Maryland Senate seat in District 27. Harris defeated fellow Delegate Jeffrie Long Jr. and attorney Jason Fowler in the selection process, receiving 16 votes from the Prince George's committee compared to Long's 10 votes.

Who is affected

  • Del. Kevin Harris (the selected candidate)
  • Residents of District 27 (encompassing portions of Prince George's, Charles, and Calvert counties)
  • Del. Jeffrie Long Jr. and attorney Jason Fowler (unsuccessful applicants)
  • The Maryland Senate (will have full 47-member roster)
  • Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee members
  • Governor Moore (responsible for appointment)

What action is being taken

  • The Democratic Central Committees in Prince George's, Charles, and Calvert counties are holding appointment votes to fill the vacant senate seat
  • Governor Moore will appoint a successor once all three committees complete their votes
  • A new appointment process will be hosted for Harris's vacated delegate seat

Why it matters

  • This appointment is significant because it will restore the Maryland Senate to its full 47-member roster after former Senator Mike Jackson vacated the seat to lead the Maryland State Police. District 27 represents a large rural area spanning three counties, requiring coordination among multiple Democratic Central Committees. Harris brings legislative experience as vice chair of an educational and economic development subcommittee and military service background to represent this diverse district.

What's next

  • Governor Moore has 15 days to appoint Harris after all three county committees complete their votes
  • A new appointment process will be held by Prince George's and Charles central committees to fill Harris's delegate seat
  • Former Delegate Rachel Jones is a prospective candidate for the vacated delegate position

Read full article from source: The Washington Informer