Stephanie Popescu
Candidate for State Senator, 42nd District
Background
- Occupation
- Public school teacher
- Lives in
- Towson
Public school teacher for 13 years; bachelor's degree in education from Loyola University.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes slowing growth across state agencies.
ReportMaryland Senate District 42: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“the state needs to be more responsible in spending by reducing growth across state agencies and improving government efficiency.”
Education
Supports a slower Blueprint rollout without tax increases.
ReportMaryland Senate District 42: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I would rather see a slower rollout than a financial crisis that results in deep K-12 cuts. … We can fund our education goals without increasing tax burdens on struggling families.”
Housing
Pledges to address the housing crisis driving up costs.
ReportMaryland Senate District 42: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“We have to address the growing housing crisis that is driving up prices and costs for businesses.”
Economy & jobs
Supports building more local power plants.
ReportMaryland Senate District 42: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“The state must also work to bring down surging utility bills and build more local power plants to keep costs low in the long term.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Stephanie Popescu on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- 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 County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Carroll County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Maryland Senate District 42: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
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