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State Senator, 21st District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Maryland laws and the state budget and confirms the Governor's appointments.
Taxes & budget
Lee HavisRepublican
- Opposes speed cameras and supports lower taxes and fees.
Jim RosapepeDemocratic
- Sponsored separate county tax rates for land and buildings.In office
Public safety
Lee HavisRepublican
- Proposes repealing sanctuary laws and non-emergency aid to undocumented immigrants.
- Supports treating serious juvenile offenses as adult crimes.
Jim RosapepeDemocratic
- Sponsored authorizing crosswalk monitoring systems.In office
Education
Lee HavisRepublican
- Supports school choice and competition in education.
- Proposes ending public preschool classes.
- Supports drastically rolling back the Blueprint.
Jim RosapepeDemocratic
- Sponsored implementing the Workforce Pell Grant program.In office
- Sponsored facilities funding for public charter schools.In office
Economy & jobs
Lee HavisRepublican
No documented position found.
Jim RosapepeDemocratic
- Sponsored state advertising with Maryland news organizations.In office
- Sponsored a transformational project financing program.In office
Environment & parks
Lee HavisRepublican
- Proposes repealing Maryland's RGGI participation.
Jim RosapepeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.