Senator Shaneka Henson Claims Victory in District 30 Senate Race, Making Anne Arundel County History
Senator Shaneka Henson has declared victory in Maryland's District 30 Senate race, defeating Republican challenger and former Anne Arundel County Councilmember Jessica Haire in a closely watched election that her campaign says marks a historic first for Anne Arundel County. According to a November 4 statement released by Senator Henson's campaign, with all 42 Election Day precincts reporting, Senator Henson received 56.62% of the vote compared to Ms. Haire's 43.19%, representing a margin of more than 6,200 votes. Additional mail-in and provisional ballots remain to be counted. The election represents a significant milestone in the county's political history. According to the campaign, Senator Henson becomes the first Black person elected by voters to represent any portion of Anne Arundel County in the Maryland Senate. Although Senator Henson is the first Black person elected to the Senate from Anne Arundel County, she is not the first Black person to serve i...
