State

State Senator, 32nd 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Mark S. Chang

Democratic

Delegate; risk management consultant · Glen Burnie

The gist

Supports higher taxes on high earners and corporations.
Supports closing corporate loopholes to fund the Blueprint.
Voted to ban dynamic grocery pricing using personal data.
Supports abortion rights.
Voted for the Climate Solutions Now Act.
Sponsored converting the biotech tax credit into grants.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Mark

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Supports higher taxes on high earners and corporations.
Maryland Senate District 32: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I have and will continue to support reforming our tax structure so that high-income earners and corporations pay their fair share”
Supports closing corporate loopholes to fund the Blueprint.
Maryland Senate District 32: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I support closing corporate loopholes that would bring additional revenues to support a world-class education system in Maryland.”
Voted to ban dynamic grocery pricing using personal data.
Maryland Senate District 32: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I voted for legislation that prohibits grocers and third-party delivery services from using dynamic pricing or an individual's personal data”
Supports abortion rights.
Meet Mark
Campaign website · Citizens to Elect Mark Chang · markformaryland.com
“he is a strong supporter of abortion rights and has a 100% pro-choice voting record from Planned Parenthood Action Fund.”
Voted for the Climate Solutions Now Act.
Meet Mark
Campaign website · Citizens to Elect Mark Chang · markformaryland.com
“He supports building a cleaner and greener economy and voted for the Climate Solutions Now Act.”
Sponsored converting the biotech tax credit into grants.
Delegate Mark S. Chang: Maryland General Assembly member page (biography and sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit - Conversion to Grant Program”

Justin Gallucci

Republican

Realtor; AI company founder · Millersville

The gist

Opposes broad-based tax increases; proposes a state performance audit.
Supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy including nuclear.
Supports making data centers fund new power generation.
Supports reviewing and restructuring Blueprint programs before new revenue.
Supports faster permitting to increase housing supply.
Supports stronger enforcement against human trafficking.

More about Justin

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Opposes broad-based tax increases; proposes a state performance audit.
Maryland Senate District 32: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“I would not support broad-based tax increases on working families, retirees or small businesses. … My approach would be to begin with a full performance audit of state agencies, procurement contracts, grants, vacant positions”
Supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy including nuclear.
Maryland Senate District 32: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“Maryland needs an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, renewables where they make sense”
Supports making data centers fund new power generation.
Maryland Senate District 32: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“they should help fund the reliable generation needed to support that growth, not shift those costs onto ratepayers.”
Supports reviewing and restructuring Blueprint programs before new revenue.
Maryland Senate District 32: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“reform first, prioritize classrooms, protect what works, and roll back or restructure what does not work before raising new revenue.”
Supports faster permitting to increase housing supply.
Maryland Senate District 32: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“we need to address housing affordability by increasing supply, speeding up permitting, reducing unnecessary regulatory costs”
Supports stronger enforcement against human trafficking.
Maryland Senate District 32: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · thebanner.com
“Maryland needs stronger enforcement, better coordination across jurisdictions, more victim services”

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