Jack Bailey
Candidate for State Senator, 29th District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator; retired Natural Resources Police officer
- Lives in
- St. Mary's County
- Campaign website
- senatorjackbailey.com
State senator for District 29 since January 2019. Served about 30 years as a Maryland Natural Resources Police officer, including as a covert operations unit supervisor, and was president of his Fraternal Order of Police lodge.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes tax increases.
ReportJack's PlatformCampaign website · Friends of Jack Bailey · senatorbailey.com
“Senator Bailey has delivered on his commitments to Southern Maryland by advocating against tax increases, for our small businesses”
Sponsored an income tax break for public safety retirees.In office
SB 185 (2026 session), primary sponsor.
ReportSenator Jack Bailey: Maryland General Assembly member page (biography and sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Subtraction Modification - Public Safety Retirement Income”
Public safety
Supports law enforcement and first responders.
ReportJack's PlatformCampaign website · Friends of Jack Bailey · senatorbailey.com
“is dedicated to supporting and protecting our first responders and law enforcement officers.”
Education
Supports funding for K-12 schools and community colleges.
ReportJack's PlatformCampaign website · Friends of Jack Bailey · senatorbailey.com
“funding for local K-12 school systems, community colleges, and higher education centers is necessary to provide opportunities and choices for our citizens”
Environment & parks
Sponsored a Chesapeake Bay seafood industry assistance fund bill.In office
SB 558 (2026 session), primary sponsor.
ReportSenator Jack Bailey: Maryland General Assembly member page (biography and sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established”
Health & human services
Supports state funding against opioids and for mental health.
ReportJack's PlatformCampaign website · Friends of Jack Bailey · senatorbailey.com
“Senator Bailey is passionate about the need to continue to provide state resources to combat the opioid epidemic, expand mental health services”
Government & transparency
Supports local control of zoning decisions.
ReportJack's PlatformCampaign website · Friends of Jack Bailey · senatorbailey.com
“he has been vocal in Annapolis about local control of zoning issues, giving local authority in many situations”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jack Bailey on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- 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: Calvert County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: St. Mary's County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Senator Jack Bailey (campaign home page)
Campaign website · Friends of Jack Bailey · senatorbailey.com
- Jack's Platform
Campaign website · Friends of Jack Bailey · senatorbailey.com
- Senator Jack Bailey: Maryland General Assembly member page (biography and sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
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