Senator Katie Fry Hester is an independent-minded legislator who deeply values people over politics. She has been serving as your state senator for District 9 since January 2019, which currently includes Howard and Montgomery Counties. 

An engineer by training, Katie’s expertise has allowed her to be on the forefront of legislation dealing with our rapidly changing technological and energy landscape. Throughout her time in the Senate, she has successfully passed legislation on issues related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, online safety, behavioral health, energy, education, and workforce development. Prior to the General Assembly, she spent 20 years in the private sector creating win-win opportunities for sustainable development around the world. 

Katie remains focused on bringing people together to solve problems, deliver results, and lower costs for Maryland families.  She believes that good governance requires both innovation and partnership, and she remains committed to building a stronger, more resilient Maryland where every community has the opportunity to thrive.