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State Senator, 36th 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.
Public safety
Nivek JohnsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve HersheyRepublican
- Supports law enforcement and first responders.
Economy & jobs
Nivek JohnsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve HersheyRepublican
- Supports reducing regulations on businesses.
- Sponsored a moratorium on utility energy-efficiency programs.In office
Environment & parks
Nivek JohnsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve HersheyRepublican
- Sponsored withdrawing Maryland from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.In office
Government & transparency
Nivek JohnsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve HersheyRepublican
- Sponsored an independent redistricting commission bill.In office
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