State
State Senator, 31st 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
Brent MulrooneyDemocratic
- Supports spending cuts plus higher taxes on top earners.
Nicholaus KipkeRepublican
- Proposes reducing taxes and fees.
- Proposes holding spending growth so revenue catches up.
Public safety
Brent MulrooneyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Nicholaus KipkeRepublican
- Supports concealed carry permits for law-abiding citizens.
Education
Brent MulrooneyDemocratic
- Supports funding Maryland's Blueprint education plan.
Nicholaus KipkeRepublican
- Supports rolling back the Blueprint education plan.
Economy & jobs
Brent MulrooneyDemocratic
- Pledges to work to reduce electricity rates.
- Supports simplifying permits for small businesses.
Nicholaus KipkeRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Brent MulrooneyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Nicholaus KipkeRepublican
- Sponsored drug testing as a condition of welfare benefits.
Government & transparency
Brent MulrooneyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Nicholaus KipkeRepublican
- Sponsored legislation to require photo ID to vote.
- Opposes sanctuary policies for illegal immigrants.
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; 6 issues covered in this race.