State
State Senator, 29th 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
Chuck BorgesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jack BaileyRepublican
- Opposes tax increases.
- Sponsored an income tax break for public safety retirees.In office
Public safety
Chuck BorgesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jack BaileyRepublican
- Supports law enforcement and first responders.
Education
Chuck BorgesDemocratic
- Supports universal school lunches.
Jack BaileyRepublican
- Supports funding for K-12 schools and community colleges.
Housing
Chuck BorgesDemocratic
- Proposes incentives for builders to build starter homes.
Jack BaileyRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Chuck BorgesDemocratic
- Pledges to work to raise the minimum wage.
- Opposes data centers; supports repealing the data center tax credit.
- Pledges to champion Right to Repair laws for farmers.
Jack BaileyRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Chuck BorgesDemocratic
- Supports renewable energy development such as solar.
Jack BaileyRepublican
- Sponsored a Chesapeake Bay seafood industry assistance fund bill.In office
Health & human services
Chuck BorgesDemocratic
- Pledges to look for ways to reduce child care costs.
Jack BaileyRepublican
- Supports state funding against opioids and for mental health.
Government & transparency
Chuck BorgesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jack BaileyRepublican
- Supports local control of zoning decisions.
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