Antonio Hayes
Candidate for State Senator, 40th District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator
- Lives in
- Baltimore City
- Campaign website
- antoniohayes.com
State senator for District 40 since January 2019 and vice chair of the Senate Finance Committee; served in the House of Delegates from 2015 to 2019. Earlier worked for the Baltimore City Council president, as an assistant deputy mayor, and at the Baltimore City Department of Social Services.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports making wealthy corporations pay more in taxes.
ReportMaryland Senate District 40: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“we ensure that wealthy corporations doing business in Maryland are paying their fair share.”
Opposes cuts to healthcare, education and public safety.
ReportMaryland Senate District 40: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“Healthcare, world-class education, and public safety are not line items to bargain away”
Education
Supports evaluating and adjusting the Blueprint, not abandoning it.
ReportMaryland Senate District 40: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“The funding challenge ahead is serious, but it does not change our fundamental obligation to Maryland's children.”
Housing
Sponsored changes to the homeowners' property tax credit.In office
SB 812 (2026 session), primary sponsor.
ReportSenator Antonio Hayes: Maryland General Assembly member page (biography and sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Eligibility and Calculation - Alterations”
Economy & jobs
Sponsored a Carroll Park soccer stadium bill.In office
SB 883 (2026 session), primary sponsor.
ReportSenator Antonio Hayes: Maryland General Assembly member page (biography and sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Economic Development - Maryland Stadium Authority - Carroll Park Soccer Stadium and Facility”
Environment & parks
Sponsored establishing Gwynns Falls State Park.In office
SB 971 (2026 session), primary sponsor.
ReportSenator Antonio Hayes: Maryland General Assembly member page (biography and sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Natural Resources - Establishment of Gwynns Falls State Park”
All sources (6)
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election (every county's ballot styles)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election State Candidates List
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Baltimore City (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Antonio Hayes (campaign home page)
Campaign website · Citizens for Antonio Hayes · antoniohayes.com
- Maryland Senate District 40: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
- Senator Antonio Hayes: Maryland General Assembly member page (biography and sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
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