Nivek Johnson
Democratic
Chestertown
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What this office does: A state senator votes on Maryland laws and the state budget and confirms the Governor's appointments.
Steve Hershey
RepublicanIncumbent
State senator; Senate Minority Leader · Queen Anne's County
The gist
- Supports law enforcement and first responders.
- Supports reducing regulations on businesses.
- Sponsored withdrawing Maryland from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.In office
- Sponsored an independent redistricting commission bill.In office
- Sponsored a moratorium on utility energy-efficiency programs.In office
In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.
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Supports law enforcement and first responders.
Steve Hershey (campaign home page)Campaign website · Friends of Steve Hershey · stevehershey.com
“Senator Hershey supports law enforcement, first responders, and community-based solutions that reduce crime and strengthen public safety.”
Supports reducing regulations on businesses.
Steve Hershey (campaign home page)Campaign website · Friends of Steve Hershey · stevehershey.com
“Senator Hershey supports pro-growth policies that reduce red tape, attract jobs, and expand opportunity”
Sponsored withdrawing Maryland from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Senator Stephen S. Hershey, Jr.: Maryland General Assembly member page (biography and sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Environment - Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Withdrawal (Restoring Energy Freedom Act)”
Sponsored an independent redistricting commission bill.
Senator Stephen S. Hershey, Jr.: Maryland General Assembly member page (biography and sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission (Fair Districts for Maryland Act)”
Sponsored a moratorium on utility energy-efficiency programs.
Senator Stephen S. Hershey, Jr.: Maryland General Assembly member page (biography and sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs, Services, and Plans - Moratorium”
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